Michigan Taxidermy association purple heart mounts

[ccook63]

Here are some pictures of the MTA members mounting deer that were shot in October for the purple heart hunters. I would personally like to thank everyone that showed up at the Hamilton rod and gun club. The main taxidermist were as follows and in no particular order. Scott and Dawn Derinski, Steve Hall, Brian Jones, Les Thomas, Bobby Hamilton, Mike Fales, Steve Debore, Terry Wiek, Jim Schofield, and myself.
All of these fine taxidermist gave of their time to show the hunters that we as an organization really do care about them and this is just one way that we can say thank you to them for their service.

I would also like to thank all of the product sponsors that donated either products or services. We could not have had better people or companies involved We are truly thankfull for them helping in this cause.
Here are the sponsors again in no particular order.
H and H fur dressing Did all of the tanning and did an outstanding job. Helping Hands Hangers, Tohikon for the eyes, Derma grip supplied the glue again, Aves donated all the critter clay and apoxie sculpt, Ohio taxidermy supply for the ear liners and eyes. Azuant panels for the plaques for the antler mounts and pictures for all the hunters, Hilton Epply once again supplied all the forms. Please take the time to look these sponsors up and give them some of your business. If you have product or offer a service and would like to be apart of this for next year please contact me and let me know.  If you are a MTA member and did not attend you missed out on a great learning experience and a good time. Make sure to come next year and lend a hand. If I forgot somebody I apologize just let me know and I will take care of it.
Thanks Curtis

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Terry Weik and Steve DeBore working on their hunters capes with encouragement from Doug Bridges and Mike Bush.

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Doug Alberta sculpting some clay while Mike Zank and Jim Schofield look on intently. Jim next time put your glasses on and you would not have to lean your head Ha Ha!

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Scott working hard while his wife Dawn watches with Ken Onkin looking in on the progress. Scott says that is the way it is at home also him doing all the work while Dawn watches. Just kidding if you know Scott and Dawn at all it is just the opposite.

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Brian Jones works on the eyes while Jodi Schofield does the hard job. Jodi helped with sewing on a few deer on Saturday. I have yet to see Jodi without a smile on her face no matter what she is doing. No Brian is not that short Jodi is standing on a chair.

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Steve DeBore working on an ear butt While Mike Dowell gets ready to sew.

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Bobby Hamilton working hard on the eyes to get just the right look.

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Mr. Helping Hands Hangers himself Steve Hall sanding in some final details on a Hilton Eppley form before mounting. Thanks for the donation of hangers Steve.

[Curt]

That is Great. That's what it's all about...  Great job you guys, Gals and sponsors.

[Wildside]

You guys ROCK!

[Brian Jones]

Thanks for posting Curtis. Put me on the list for next year.

[ccook63]

Brian you are already on the list for next year.
Wildside Joe we missed you on Saturday. Maybe next year? Yes we rocked started mounting at around eight thirty and everyone was done by one thirty. A Good time was had by all.

[Brian Jones]

Sweet!

[kodeman]

Cool, thanks for putting the pics up. I had a great time, met new people, learned alot and i will definetly go again next year!

[ccook63]

It was good to see you there Kody. I am glad to see you get more involved with the association. You are well on your way to becoming a great taxidermist.