More Realistic Fur and Antlers for Elk Trophies.
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #107 of 517 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Hi everyone!
This mod adds shell texturing and better antlers to the mounted Elk models that you often see in inns. The shell texture included is based on the fantastic MM - REAL ELKS by MassiveMaster. It's not a hard requirement that you use Ricard's mod for your elks, but your elk heads won't look the same as the ones in the pictures if you don't.
This mod is an offshoot of my slightly Better Small Antlers and Deer Hide mod. Check that out for more elk improvements!
This mod contains the fixes included in Wall mounted dead animals fixes by GGUNIT. You can overwrite with this mod when prompted. A big thank you to GGUNIT for allowing me to include their fixes in this mod.
Because this is a mesh and texture replacer, you can install/uninstall it at any point without any ill effects for your save.
This mod uses assets created by LeSuisse13 and used in accordance with a Creative Commons 4. 0 Attribution License. The assets were optimized to reduce their polygon count. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4. 0/
Thanks for checking out the mod!
Happy adventuring!
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This mod replaces the meshes and textures of elk trophies with more realistic fur and antlers, adding shell texturing. It's a simple replacer that doesn't require a plugin slot, making it a lightweight visual upgrade for players who want more authentic hunting trophies.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (861,475) shows it's a popular choice for hunters.
- No plugin slot means it's a safe, lightweight addition to your load order.
- Simple replacer—just drop it in and your elk trophies look way better.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects elk trophies, not other animals or gameplay elements.
- Last updated in July 2025—could be outdated if the game has had major patches since.
For hunters in the game who want their elk trophies to look more realistic without messing with load order. If you're into immersion and spend time decorating your lodge, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a replacer, make sure you place the files in the correct game directory (usually the Data folder) to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using a mod manager, you can still install it manually—just extract and drop the files into your game's folder.
- Check if you have other mods that alter elk trophies; this mod might conflict, so load order matters if you use a manager.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- FrankBlack
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 861,475
- Endorsements
- 1,384
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 4/14/2023
- Updated
- 7/9/2025
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