Shoulder, pedestal, pack, and life-size mounts, built in our Jefferson studio since 1978. Drop off in Jefferson or New Franken, or ship your cape to us.
Shoulder mount $1,100 · Pedestal $1,350 · Life-size $3,200 · Any pose, any turn
A whitetail mount is a once-in-a-lifetime decision. We treat it that way.
The whitetail is the mount most hunters judge a studio by — the cape, the eyes, the expression. Every mount we build honors the hunt with correct reference, hand-sculpted anatomy, and materials chosen to last generations.
Your whitetail mount should reflect the buck you brought in and fit the space where you’ll display it. Explore shoulder, pedestal, pack and lifesize options, compare current prices, and talk with our team about a pose and presentation that suit your deer and your room.
Whitetail mounts in progress on the bench in Jefferson.
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On Whitetails Since 1978
Thousands of whitetails since 1978. The muscle memory, the cape-handling, and the antler-alignment instincts that only come from mounting deer year after year.
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Pose-Driven, Not Catalog
Shoulder, pedestal, pack, half, lifesize, or European — every pose is built to your room, your reference photos, and the personality of your buck.
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Two Wisconsin Locations
Drop off in Jefferson or Green Bay. Serving hunters across Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, and the Upper Peninsula.
Shoulder, Pedestal or Pack
Choose how your buck will hang.
A shoulder mount hangs flat on the wall. A pedestal mount has the neck and chest sculpted all the way around so it can be seen from the side. Here is what each option looks like and costs.
Shoulder mount
$1,100 · any pose
Upright, semi-sneak, sneak or full sneak, with any head turn. Hangs flat on the wall.
Flat prices that cover any pose, head turn and ear set. Bases, panels and habitat are quoted separately.
Shoulder Mount
$1,100
Upright, semi-sneak, sneak or full sneak, any turn.
Pedestal Mount
$1,350
Shoulder mount plus the $250 pedestal upgrade, which covers the sculpted neck and chest. Base or wall panel quoted separately; habitat additional.
Life-Size Mount
$3,200
Full-body whitetail. Habitat base quoted separately.
European Mount
$275
Cleaned, degreased and whitened. Add $50 with the lower jaw; plaque optional.
Pack mounts, half life-size mounts, habitat and custom scenes are quoted per project. Pay in full, 50/50 (half at order, half due in eight months), three installments or monthly: payment options. Full deer mount cost guide →
How much does a whitetail deer mount cost in Wisconsin?
A whitetail shoulder mount is $1,100 in any pose. A pedestal mount is $1,350: the shoulder mount plus a $250 pedestal upgrade that covers the sculpted neck and chest, with the base or wall panel quoted separately and habitat additional. Life-size is $3,200 and a European mount is $275. Pack and half life-size mounts are quoted per project.
What types of whitetail deer mounts do you offer?
We offer shoulder mounts, pedestal and pack mounts, full-body lifesize and half-lifesize mounts, and clean European skull mounts. Every mount is posed to order rather than from a catalog.
Where is Stehling's Taxidermy located?
Every mount is built at our studio at 913 North Parkway Street in Jefferson. You can also drop off and pick up at our New Franken showroom near Green Bay. Hunters from across Wisconsin bring us their whitetail trophies.
How long does a whitetail deer mount take?
Turnaround depends on the season, mount type, and current studio workload. See our pricing page for current delivery times, and we'll confirm an estimated timeline when you drop off your deer.
What whitetail deer mount poses and pedestal options do you offer?
We build whitetail mounts in every popular pose — upright, semi-sneak, and full-sneak shoulder mounts, plus floor and wall pedestal mounts for a 360° display, pack mounts, half-lifesize, full-body lifesize, and clean European skull mounts. A pedestal upgrade can be added to any shoulder mount, and every pose is sculpted to your buck's antler spread, cape, and the room where it'll hang. Bring us your reference photos and we'll help you choose the pose that fits your space.
What's the difference between a wall pedestal and a floor pedestal deer mount?
A wall pedestal mounts to the wall and projects the deer outward for a dramatic 360°-style look without taking up floor space, and it can be finished with a wall habitat — rockwork, branches, or a natural scene behind the mount. A floor pedestal is a freestanding base you can view from all sides, and we build it on a variety of bases including barn board, hardwood, and natural habitat scenes. You're also welcome to bring in your own base if you have a specific piece in mind, and we'll build the mount to fit it. Either way, the $250 pedestal upgrade covers the sculpted neck and chest; the base or wall panel is quoted separately, and habitat is additional.
What can go behind or around a pedestal deer mount?
We can dress a pedestal mount with a range of wraps and backdrops to match your space and style — hide wraps, leather, rockwork, natural habitat, driftwood, and more. These details frame the mount and tie it to the setting of your hunt. Bring us reference photos or ideas and we'll recommend a wrap and base combination that fits your room and budget. Wraps, bases and habitat are quoted separately.
