Are deer heads worth money?
The value of shoulder mounts is related to the quality of the taxidermy, but the average shoulder mount of a whitetail scoring under 150 inches sells for between $350 and $450. Larger bucks demand a higher price, with the best mounts from deer scoring above 150 inches selling for $1,000 or more.
How much is a stuffed deer head worth?
The long story short is you should expect to pay a minimum of $500 for a quality deer mount, and don’t be surprised if that figure pushes to $600 or more.
Is there a market for taxidermy deer heads?
Today with 30 million deer in America, the sale of mounted whitetail deer heads shouldn’t be an issue for regulation. But it is today in Massachusetts. You can’t legally buy or sell a mount privately because whitetails are native wildlife. You can’t buy or sell any native wildlife.
Can I sell my deer heads?
Legally taken wildlife and wildlife parts, after mounting or tanning, may be bought and sold. The recipient or purchaser of deer heads and/or antlers attached to the skull plate must retain a dated bill of sale identifying the seller while the heads or antlers are in his/her possession.
What can I do with a deer head?
When you’ve got as much tissue out as possible, cover the skull — not the antlers — with water and a few tablespoons of Amway dishwashing powder or its equivalent. Boil or, better yet, simmer the skull for about 1-1/2 hours (less for a small deer, as too much boiling can loosen the fragile bone connections).
How much does a replica deer mount cost?
$250 to $5,000
The reproductions cost from $250 to $5,000 or more. Lebrecht often makes reproductions of trophy antlers purchased by a handful of antler collectors. In addition to cash, those collectors usually provide the seller a reproduction of the rack, too.
What do you do with old mounted deer heads?
Registered. Sell them at a sportsman auction or on ebay. The state of IL recently had an auction with several deer heads that were confiscated.
Can I sell deer antlers?
Where Is It Legal to Sell Deer Antlers? Possessing and selling mounts, deadheads or shed antlers is legal in most states. Prime whitetail states like Iowa and Wisconsin allow the sale of shed antlers and mounts that were taken legally.