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Why spend the money when great taxidermy can be done at home for less? The following five products will help you get the job done right.
![Hunter Specialties Three Beard Mounting Plaque](/media/er1cbb0v/hunters-specialties-three-beard-mounting-plaque_inset.jpg)
Hunters Specialties Three Beard Mounting Plaque
Made of stained solid oak, this fan-mounting kit comes complete with all necessary hardware and easy-to-follow instructions to display your trophy bird in a manner befitting its beauty. Rig it with up to three beards, spurs and an engravable nameplate (included) so everyone knows where the old tom met his maker. MSRP: $24.99; hunterspec.com.
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Skull Hooker Big Hooker
Not everyone has the room, or the cash, for a full shoulder elk mount. And with a trophy this large, display options can be limited. Built for the big boys, the Big Hooker utilizes a minimalist design that is as classy as it is sturdy. With adjustable prongs and a rotating mounting arm, you can customize the angle of your skull to fit any space. MSRP: $59.99; skullhooker.com.
![Mountain Mike's Europlaque Skull Mounting System](/media/j5snb5os/mountain-mikes-europlaque_inset.jpg)
Mountain Mike's Europlaque
Create a desktop design element or a wall-hanging trophy with this two-in-one European deer skull mounting system. With only a few tools, a DIY work of art can be completed for a fraction of the cost of a pro's fee and result in a mount you’ll be proud to place in your home or office. With all components included, the only thing you’ll need is time, and not much of it. MSRP: $42; masterofskulls.com.
![The Tannery Inc. Skull Bleaching Kit](/media/ooipslz4/tannery-inc-skull-bleaching-kit_inset.jpg)
The Tannery Inc. Skull Bleaching Kit
This handy kit contains a degreasing solution (used in the boil) to help remove fat and flesh from your skull in preparation for a Euro mount. Once that’s done, mix the included bleaching powder with household hydrogen peroxide to create a paste that’ll turn that skull trophy white. Components are nontoxic, and the kit contains enough product to clean and bleach up to two deer-size skulls. MSRP: $34.99; cabelas.com.
![Bass Pro Shops 30-Quart Propane Turkey Fryer](/media/a2dbayka/bass-pro-shops-30-quart-propane-turkey-fryer_inset.jpg)
Bass Pro Shops 30-quart Propane Turkey Fryer
As you’ll soon find out, a turkey fryer is useful for a lot more than dinner. In fact, once you use one to boil and prep a skull for Euro mounting, you’ll save some cash with fewer trips to the taxidermist. This propane fryer comes with a 30-quart aluminum pot, perfect for even large elk skulls, and a stable stand with rails to keep the pot in place. MSRP: $69.99; basspro.com.