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Has anybody ever mounted a pair of shed anters from a mule deer or seen a pair mounted? I have a couple sets of 170 sheds that I thought I would put on a shoulder mount to display them better. I was not sure how good shed antlers will look on the finished product or if you can even tell the difference compared to horns with a skull plate attached. Please help.

A friend said he has mounted quite a few sets of sheds, and he really can't tell the difference if they're done properly. he further said he like to pick up skulls from bucks that have died after shedding their antlers while he is out shed hunting,he said i can then use lag screws to attach the sheds to the pedestals on the skull. Then the mount is done as it would be with a normal skull plate and i should Just avoid laying the antlers out giving too much of a spread and the mount will look great!

But then i still need more help and advice from campfires, thanks.

Here are a few options for mounting sheds. Either European mount or skull cap mount for a plaque or shoulder mount.

https://masterofskulls.com/product-category/diy-taxidermy/great-with-shed-antlers/

I thought about doing the same with these but went this way instead, they stand out ok.