The famous and ever popular “Wild Whitetails” display is coming to the Mower County Fair Aug. 5-10.

The display, which has been called the “greatest whitetail deer display in North America,” is sure to surprise all who see it.

Wild Whitetails’ owner Dan Cole has put together one of the most unique collections of Whitetail Deer ever assembled for public display.

The display features over 20 “wild antlered” deer mounts of unique antler configurations. People can spend a lifetime outdoors and never see these types of antlers, according to Cole

“These deer are unbelievable,” he said. “We wanted to give the viewer more then they expected. I feel that we certainly have accomplished that.”

Cole said he didn’t focus on the largest bucks in the world, although the “average” score of the deer on display is 230 inches, rather he focused on the unique aspects of different antler configurations. “The Whitetail Deer is a very unique animal in that no two sets of antlers are exactly alike; kind of like that snow flake theory,” Cole explained. “What we have done is take that uniqueness to an extreme level. We will show you what unique and different look like when they are combined with huge.”

For example: One buck that is called the “Iowa Phantom” was never seen by man. However, he did leave behind four sets of his shed antlers proving his existence. His antlers that are on display score over 280 inches.

“These are the type of deer that legends are made of,” according to Cole.

As unique as the display itself is, the custom-designed trailer that houses it all was built specifically for the purpose that everyone and anyone, no matter what their physical requirements are, will be able to enjoy the display. The entire display is shown inside a 38-foot enclosed trailer that is handicap accessible and safe for all ages.

Cole pointed out the display is not “just for hunters,” but for anyone who enjoys the outdoors and likes seeing wildlife.

“We put a lot of thought into building this display and feel it has been done in very good taste,” he said. “If you like seeing deer, or no matter what your wildlife interests are, we are certain that you’ll enjoy the unique beauty that these deer”

have to offer.” Dale Livingood, sales manager for Autumn Legends of Lakeville, said this after seeing the Wild Whitetails display for the first time: “I’ve seen all the big whitetail displays, the Legendary collection, Bass Pro Shops, the Kings collection, just to name a few. If you had a choice between a Ford Escort and a new BMW it’s pretty obvious what you would choose. I can tell you right now, Wild Whitetails is the BMW of deer displays.”

Wild Whitetails is based at Dilworth, Minn. and is family-owned and operated by Dan and Holly Cole, with their two daughters.

The display is a visual testament to the uniqueness of the Whitetail Deer and the admiration and fixation that mankind has for the antlers of North Americas most popular big game animal. Admission to the display is $1 per person.

The 2008 Mower County Fair opens Tuesday at the fairgrounds in southwest Austin.