You could then attach your mount to that plate.
How to hang a deer mount on the wall.
In this video i show you how to hang a deer mount.
They allow you to pose your trophy exactly how you want them instead of just flat to the wall.
Sometimes the sheer size of the animal may make it tough to find the right spot to hang the mount.
That or if your mount is over 16 inches wide put two hangers on the back of it to match the space between your studs.
Using a grommet machine designed to cut through leather and either brass or copper grommets carefully install the hardware around the perimeter of the hide about 12 inches apart.
How to hang a deer hide on the wall unless the hide is a designer piece of art you may need to prep the pelt before hanging.
The second would be to go to the home store and get toggle bolts designed specifically made for dry wall.
The plate could either be finished as a wood base that are on some mounts or painted to match your wall.
Hung proudly on your wall the deer and the memory of that hunt will live on in your mind.
Got the deer head finally mounted on the wall.
They are strong and reliable but a bit of a nightmare to take down and often leave a gaping hole in the wall.
A deer mount hung on your wall is a way to honor that particular animal.
Got the deer head finally mounted on the wall.
The sturdiest provided your shoulder mount is wider than the space between studs would be to drive a nail into each of the studs and then screw picture hanging wire into the back of the mounting backing and hang the wire over the nails.
If you re 100 certain you won t ever want to move it again a toggle bolt is probably the best way.
If you are going this route and hang.
Hanging a deer mount duration.
Take some time to find the best location for your trophy.