Pop quiz for all taxidermy enthusiasts! Who is the father of modern taxidermy? Carl E. Akeley, right? Well, technically, yes. But can you name the pioneer who came before Akeley and developed many of the techniques that Akeley built upon? And if you continue to trace taxidermy history back to its origins far enough, who …
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African Safari: During the Hunt
In the previous article in this series, we discussed planning and preparing for your upcoming African safari. In this installment, we’ll take a look at tips for what to think about during and after the hunt to help you avoid any unforeseen pitfalls which might tarnish your experience of a lifetime. Expect the Unexpected Hunting …
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The 2012 World Show in Austria
In February, the 2012 World Taxidermy Championships® was held in Salzburg, Austria for the second time (the first being four years ago in 2008). As a member of the World Show Regulatory Committee and the Vice Chairman of the competition, I was privileged to be invited to attend by show organizers Larry and Kathy Blomquist, …
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Planning Your African Safari
You’ve scrimped and saved for years to be able to afford the hunting trip of a lifetime. You are finally ready to book your first African safari. Once you get past the, “Wow! I am going to Africa!” stage, comes the planning and preparation. Just what do you need to think about to ensure that …
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Jim Hall’s Taxidermy Legacy
Two days after this past Christmas, Jim Hall died of a stroke at Eastern Idaho Medical Center at the age of 77. Jim’s sudden passing came as a shock to me, as he was one of my lifelong heroes. A modest man, Jim’s personality was very low-key and quiet. Yet this kind, generous, patient man …
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