Caribou Taxidermy Shoulder Mount For Sale
- Note: SCI Bronze Medal
- Overall Grade: Elite
- Common Name: Central Canada Barren Ground Caribou
- Latin Name: Rangifer tarandus granti
Description of Taxidermy For Sale
For sale, we have an incredible Central Canada Barren Ground Caribou taxidermy shoulder mount, posed in an upright position, looking slightly to the viewers left out into the room. The hide and hair are both in spectacular condition, but the coloration of the hair is what makes this Caribou special. The chocolate-like coloring is unique in Caribou, unlike the normal light-colored hair. Not only does this Caribou have the unique colored hair, but it also has a great set of antlers that achieve an SCI Bronze Medal with a score of 339 7/8". All of this, combined with the masterful taxidermy work, helps this Caribou earn our Elite™ overall quality rating. All applicable measurements and dimensions are provided to help ensure this item will fit within your intended space, as well as meet expectations regarding the item's featured attribute sizes, scores, etc.
- This item comes with a hanger already attached to the back.
- It will hang on a single properly anchored large headed bolt or screw.
- Detachable antlers for easy moving!
- Additional Points: T-12 Right: 12 0/8" T-13 Right 4 6/8" T-14 RIght: 5 0/8" T-15 Right: 5 3/8".
- Circumference of Main Beam: Left 4 5/8" Right: 5 2/8"
- Width of Brow Tine: Right: 14 2/8"
Depth: 38"
Height: 36"
Width: 54"
Weight: 40 lbs
Main Beam Length (L): 45 5/8"
Main Beam Length (R): 47 7/8"
G1/T1 Tine (L): 20 3/8"
G1/T1 Tine (R): 18 4/8"
G2/T2 Tine (L): 3 2/8"
G2/T2 Tine (R): 3 2/8"
G3/T3 Tine (L): 2 5/8"
G3/T3 Tine (R): 2 2/8"
G4/T4 Tine (L): 4 3/8"
G4/T4 Tine (R): 1 3/8"
G5/T5 Tine (L): 13 6/8"
G5/T5 Tine (R): 4/8"
G6/T6 Tine (L): 13 6/8"
G6/T6 Tine (R): 1 5/8"
G7/T7 Tine (L): 9 4/8"
G7/T7 Tine (R): 19 7/8"
G8/T8 (L): 2 5/8"
G8/T8 (R): 2 5/8"
G9/T9 (L): 2 7/8"
G9/T9 (R): 0 6/8"
G10/T10 (L): 2 4/8"
G10/T10 (R): 3 6/8"
G11/T11 (R): 3 7/8"
Palm Circumference (L): 9 0/8"
Palm Circumference (R): 9 6/8"
Inside Spread: 35 2/8"
Total Points: 27
Gross Score (Decimal): 339.875"
SCI Score (Fractional): 339 7/8"
Record Book Score Classes for the Alaskan-Yukon Barren Ground Caribou (Rangifer tarandus granti)
Safari Club International
Standard
Gold - 414 2/8"
Silver - 374 2/8"
Bronze - 335 0/8"
Bow
Gold - 383 5/8"
Silver - 355 5/8"
Bronze - 301 0/8"
Boone & Crocket
Standard
All-Time - 400 0/8"
Awards - 375 0/8"
Pope & Young
Bow
Minimum - 325 0/8"
Rowland Ward
Standard
N/A
Scores with NT represent Non-Typical Scores ~ All other scores displayed are Typical Scores
The Specifications of each item, including dimensions and unique characteristics, are recorded on each GSC Card. We include the Depth, Height, Width and Weight of every item when possible. We also include other features such as horn and antler length (when applicable) as well as any other key attributes and descriptions to better identify each items unique characteristics. Below is a sample GSC card. The Specifications and Grade information are provided in each listing.
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 Premier™
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