A stylized brown deer antler illustration with the white script text Antlers By Klaus overlaid at the bottom. The background is light gray.
A taxidermy mount of the Sal Aherens Buck, featuring impressive and wide antlers, is displayed against a black background with the text “Antlers by Klaus” in the lower right corner.
A taxidermy mount of the Sal Aherens Buck, a white-tailed deer with large multi-pointed antlers, is displayed on a black background. "Antlers by Klaus" appears in the lower right corner.
The Sal Aherens Buck features a mounted white-tailed deer head with large, uniquely shaped antlers and multiple uneven tines, set against a black background. The Antlers by Klaus logo appears in the bottom right corner.

Sal Aherens Buck

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The “Almost Buck”, maybe a better name for this unlucky fellow. Taken in 1956, by Sal Aherens on the family farm near Sauk Centre, MN, Sal tossed the antlers in a swamp after harvesting his deer. Antlers weren’t thought of being worth much at the time. He “almost” threw away this mega-buck rack, but thought twice and later retrieved them. It is a good thing that he did, as the huge rack created a stir in the vicinity. And for good reason. With beams of 29″ and 26 5/8″ and bases over 7″, it is a world class whitetail. In fact, it grosses over 230″ and netted 212″ . This would of beaten the majestic Jordan Buck by “almost” six inches. This deer was “almost” declared the new world record typical, but photos surfaced showing 2 abnormal points had been removed in order to boost its typical score. Disqualified from the record books, it still is a tremendous typical rack that “almost” made it to the top!

$2,500.00

Additional information

Weight 20 lbs
Dimensions 32 × 24 × 25 in
Harvest

Minnesota
Year collected

1956
Score

212
Antler type

Typical

All items are custom crafted following the receipt of your order.  As each Antlers by Klaus reproduction is cast and meticulously hand finished, the process typically takes 4-6 months (sometimes more) to deliver.  We will contact you by phone or email to discuss our current lead time after your order has been placed.

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PLEASE NOTE

  • All antler/horn scores and related information is presented as accurately as possible. However, Antlers By Klaus is not responsible for misprints or received misinformation.
  • There is a 3% service fee on all purchases $2,000 and above paid via a credit card. There is a 6% service fee on all international credit card purchases.
  • Pricing on our website is for the replicas only. Additional taxidermy services are available, like shoulder, lifesized, European and pedestal mounts at additional pricing. Shipping is additional.
  • Custom orders cannot be cancelled once project has commenced.

Please Note:  Pricing shown for Finished Reproduction Only.  Please call our studio at (715) 246-5882 to discuss adding a European (Skull) Mount, Shoulder Mount, Pedestal, or other Taxidermy Options to your order. 

All items are custom crafted following the receipt of your order.  As each Antlers by Klaus reproduction is hand cast and meticulously finished and painted, the process (on average) takes 4-6 months (sometimes more) to deliver.  We promise your Reproduction will be worth the wait.  Thank you!