I had known Stephen Rogers for 30 years, but we had never met in person until last month. As a contributor to Breakthrough Magazine starting in 1986, and later as one of our most prolific and appreciated writers on the Taxidermy Net Forum, we have corresponded countless times throughout the three decades of our long-distance …
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2016 Texas TTAI Award Winners
It’s a long, long ride to Lubbock from just about anywhere. Even most Texans had to drive all day to get there. But once they arrived, it was well worth it. Lubbock, Texas is a great city with an outstanding Civic Center. It seems like every eight years I wind up at this beautiful facility, …
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NTA 2016 Major Award Winners
As Mike Kirkhart pointed out when he gave the invocation at the awards banquet, The National Taxidermy Association is like a family. And just like a family, we have gone through many highs and lows during the past 45 years, but now all indications reveal that we are in a definite upward trajectory. At the …
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NTA 2015 Major Award Winners
Last week in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the National Taxidermists Association met for the 44th time to hold their annual convention and competition. For most of those conventions, I have had the privilege to serve as the show photographer which allowed me close access to see every mount. During the awards banquet, we project photos of the …
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Texas Show 2015 Winners
I just returned from the Texas Taxidermy Association Inc. convention held in Tyler, Texas. It was one of the best state conventions that I have ever attended. With nearly 200 entries, the competition was an impressive display of beautiful taxidermy. But the warmth, enthusiasm and hospitality of the organizers and members made it an especially …
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