Is taxidermied animal head mounts a cool way to show off rustic farmhouse vibes, or a dated embarrassment? Let's take a closer look at how to make it work.

Dalton Jeffers, 23, of Mount Airy, was named a national gold medallion winner by the National Taxidermy Association for his short-haired, open mouth, whitetail deer pulling an apple out of a tree. … ...

Dec. 9, 2011— -- We all love to show off our trophies, and a deer head mounted over a fireplace mantel is a sure conversation starter, or stopper. But even those who hate the idea of animal ...

Today with 30 million deer in America, the sale of mounted whitetail deer heads shouldn't be an issue for regulation. But it is today in Massachusetts.

Under current rules, deer heads can only be taken out of a CWD management zone if all tissue is removed or if it is a mount finished by a taxidermist.