You killed a good buck. The antlers came off clean. You did the euro mount yourself or sent the skull to a processor — now you've got a beautiful, bleached skull on the wall.
But here's the thing nobody tells you: one euro mount is never enough.
Your first buck. The one you shot with your grandfather's rifle. The doe you took in a pinch at last light. Your biggest eight-point ever. Every season adds another story worth keeping — and pretty soon you've got six skulls on the wall and no more room on the wall.
That's exactly why mini euro mounts exist. And if you haven't seen one yet, you're going to want to.
What Is a Mini Euro Mount?
A mini euro mount is a miniature-scale replica of your deer's skull and antlers — built to match YOUR actual rack. Not a generic deer skull. Not some mass-produced antler prop you'd find at a sporting goods store. A custom miniature of the exact buck you took.
The process works like this:
- You record a short 360-degree video of your existing mount — just walk around it slowly with your phone while it's well-lit
- You upload the video (directly on the product page or by email)
- A miniature replica is made — sized down but true to the shape, spread, and character of your buck
- It arrives in 3-4 weeks, ready to display wherever you want
Mini euro mounts can go on a desk, a truck dashboard, a bookshelf, or a trophy room. They're conversation starters. They travel. And they let you keep every rack that matters without dedicating an entire wall to antlers.
How Is a Mini Euro Mount Made?
Mini euro mounts are custom-made to match your specific rack — not a template. Every set of antlers is different: different spread, different tine count, different character. A good mini mount captures all of it.
At Hunt Local, we use your 360-degree video to build a precise miniature that matches your full-size mount's proportions. Each piece is hand-finished and available in single-color or two-color options. You choose the size. We handle the rest.
If you need it faster — for a birthday, Father's Day, or to beat a gift deadline — we offer rush orders that arrive in 1-2 weeks.
Why Are Hunters Getting These?
A few reasons mini euro mounts have taken off:
You can display every rack, not just your biggest. Your wall can only hold so many full-size skulls before it starts looking like a scene from a hunting movie. Mini mounts let you display multiple seasons worth of history in the same footprint.
They fit spaces full mounts can't. Office desk. Truck center console. Gun safe shelf. Bookshelf in the living room. Mini mounts go where full mounts can't — which means your story travels with you.
They make gifts that actually make sense. If you've ever tried to ship a full skull and antlers to a friend out of state, you know the problem. A mini mount ships clean, arrives intact, and hits the same emotional note.
They're affordable. Traditional taxidermy for a full shoulder mount runs $500-1,000+. Even a basic euro mount processing can run $100-150. Mini mounts start at $50 — fraction of the price, all the pride. If you're weighing the full-size route, here's what custom taxidermy costs and how long it takes.
“Mini mounts start at $50. Fraction of the price. All the pride.”
Mini Euro Mounts vs. Traditional Euro Mounts
| Traditional Euro Mount | Mini Euro Mount | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Full-size skull | Scaled-down replica |
| Display | Wall-mounted only | Desk, shelf, dashboard — anywhere |
| Cost | $100-300+ (processing + mounting) | Starting at $50 |
| Uniqueness | Your rack | Your rack, miniaturized |
| Multiple racks | One per wall | One per season, easily |
| Gifting | Difficult to ship | Ships clean and flat |
How Big Are Mini Euro Mounts?
Mini mounts come in multiple sizes. The most popular options fit easily on a desk or shelf — think roughly 6-12 inches wide depending on the rack's original spread. A wide 8-point's mini version will be proportionally wider than a spike buck's replica.
When you order, you choose the size that fits your display space. If you have questions about which size works for a specific location, reach out to support@shophuntlocal.com — we help with this regularly.
What Species Can You Get?
Any species with antlers. Our most common orders are:
- Whitetail deer (the most requested by far)
- Mule deer
- Elk
- Moose
- Axis deer
If your buck qualifies for a euro mount, it qualifies for a mini euro mount.
Not sure a euro is even the route you want? Browse our deer skull art ideas for painted-skull and custom-print options that honor the same buck a different way.
Ready to Order?
If you've got a euro mount sitting on the wall (or in a box waiting to be mounted), the process starts with a 60-second video. You don't need special equipment — just decent lighting and a slow walk-around with your phone.
or explore custom digital deer art →
At Hunt Local Custom Art, we make custom deer art and mini euro mounts that let hunters honor every rack that matters — not just the biggest one on the wall. Custom digital art from $75. Mini mounts from $50. Fast turnaround, built for hunters.
