Deer skull mounts are growing in popularity in American homes. This may stem from the fact that deer skull caps allow hunters to show off their trophy without mounting an entire deer head on the wall. ... The skull cap is the portion of the skull above the deer's eye socket and usually accompanies the antlers for display.

How much does it cost to skull mount a deer?

The average cost in the United States to have a shoulder mount for a white-tailed deer is a minimum of $500, typically being closer to $600. However, the average cost for a skull mount is only $150 and includes a plaque or other mount. If wanting only the skull mount done by itself, it is closer to $75.

What is it called when you mount a deer skull?

Skull mounts are sometimes referred to as European mounts, western skull mounts, or western mounts. They are a large portion of taxidermy work. Only the skull of the animal is displayed, which will have horns, antlers, or nothing attached to the skull depending on the animal.