How do you hang an elk skull?

[WhistlingBadger]

Got a nice euro mount out this elk I killed with the rifle.  I think I'm going to have to hang it in the garage, because our house isn't tall enough for him!  I've never hung up anything this heavy before; I'd guess the whole thing weighs 30-40 pounds. 

Thought about just putting a big screw hook in a stud, but that wouldn't seem very secure, and I'd be sick if this thing fell off the wall and shattered.  I've seen videos of people putting a couple screws into the back of the skull and attaching a stout wire to it, but I don't really like the thought of putting more holes in the skull than it already has.  Wondering how some of you do it.  Any tips?

[Pappy]

I use a large screw in the back of the skull or a cable run through 2 hole already in back of skull. I will post of pictures and try to explain when I get back from the cabin in a week or so, very easy either way and never had a problem, I mount deer mounts the same way. Wished I could show you now but can’t post pictures from my phone . I know you are excited and want to get it done as I always am. Pappy

[bjrogg]

Just one of the reasons I haven’t gone Elk hunting yet.lol

My brother has three very nice mounts. After he got the first one I told him I couldn’t go because I don’t have a wall big enough to display it.

His wife hit the top of the garage door when she brought it home in pick up. Luckily nothing was damaged.

I’m only partially kidding. It’s a real problem. Glad it’s your problem WB. Couldn’t happen to a more deserving person. Hoping to have the same problem someday.

Congrats

Bjrogg