On the Cover

Red pandas are native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. They are on the endangered species list with fewer than 10,000 in captivity and in the wild. Caroline Brak-Dolny’s recreation of this animal won Best in World Recreation and then captured the Simon Blackshaw Award for Judges’ Choice Best of Show at the 2017 World Championships. In a future issue Caroline has agreed to do an article for you on how she recreated this red panda. Caroline is from Frankford, Ontario.

In This Issue

• The Breakthrough Gallery: 2017 Best in World Winners
•  2017 World Championships All Entries
•  Reference: Sharp-tailed Grouse Larry Blomquist
•  Joe Meder Awarded Lifetime Achievement Larry Blomquist
• Understanding the TAX in Taxidermy John Jennings
• Mounting a Sharp-tailed Grouse Dave Luke
• Photographing the 2017 WTC Larry Blomquist
• Painting Schedule: Permit Mike Kirkhart
• Reference Study: Roe Deer, Part 2  Larry Blomquist

Reflections, Reviews & Revelations

• Letters
• Q&A Larry Goldman
• 95  I Wood Like to Know  Larry Goldman

Departments

• Calendar of Events
• Classified Ads
• Schools & Training
•  The Breakthrough Library
•  Directory of Advertisers