Jackalope Taxidermy Shoulder Mount

Approximately 17x12x7", but may vary slightly from mount to mount. Please note that the antlers also vary. Some are large and majestic, while others are small and, dare we say, demure. Let us know at checkout which you prefer, and we'll do our best to send one that fits the bill.

The Jackalope once roamed the plains of the South and Southwest in vast herds that grazed on the natural grasses that grew there. Their antlers, originally used in ceremonial battles for territory and breeding rights, later proved a vital asset when battling buffaloes for shrinking grasslands. When forced into smaller and smaller regions, the Jackalopes became desperate for food and would lay waste to entire farms, ranches, and the occasional saloon (Jackalopes are fervent heavy drinkers). Nearly driven to extinction, these specimens are the result of an aggressive reintroduction program. The Jackalopes are raised on farms where one in three is sold in the form of a proud taxidermy mount. The proceeds go towards the purchase of land to be set aside thereby creating the largest Jackalope reserve in the world. The remaining two-thirds are raised in captivity and released when they are able to fend for themselves.

Now that we got the hard science out of the way, what is a jackalope and how did we get here? A jackalope is a mythical creature of North American folklore, often described as a jackrabbit with antelope horns. The moniker "jackalope" combines "jackrabbit" and "antelope," resulting in a fantastical creature with the body of a jackrabbit and the antlers of an antelope. Tales of jackalopes often feature playful and exaggerated details, such as their ability to mimic human speech or their fierce and elusive nature.