In April of 2019, the 18-member selection committee of the Taxidermy Hall of Fame narrowed down the list of six highly qualified nominees to the two people who became the latest inductees into the Taxidermy Hall of Fame. The class of 2019 was announced to the public during the awards banquet at the World Show in May, and the induction ceremony was held in conjunction with the National Taxidermists Association awards banquet in July in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The new recipients of this honor were Cary Cochran of Ohio and Mike Orthober of Wisconsin. To subscribe or renew, call 800-783-7266 or order online at www.breakthroughmagazine.com.

Shipping isn’t just about boxing, crating, or loading a trailer. It goes back further and starts with a solid foundation, in our case, mammals with solid leg rods and solid neck supports to aid in strength during the transportation of the specimen. To subscribe or renew, call 800-783-7266 or order online at www.breakthroughmagazine.com.

Skulls Unlimited International, Inc., has been the leading provider of osteological material in the United States since 1986, but did you know that we provide custom skull cleaning and mounting services to taxidermists and hunters? Our professional services ensure an attractive and sanitary trophy or display piece for your home or office. If this is the first you’ve heard of us, you may be a little curious about not only what we do, but who we are as a company. 

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The first and most important step in tanning is to start with a hide or skin that has received proper care. A well cared-for hide will later eliminate bacteria growth and/or hair slippage. Proper salting should be done as soon as possible after the hide has been removed from the animal.

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Gene will tell you that with each competition deer you mount, you will learn something new and these experiences will carry forward into all phases of your taxidermy, including commercial work. Gene stresses the importance of knowing and incorporating accurate anatomy, correct sizing, and proper preparation of the skin and form. When the complete process is planned and done right, the mounting procedure will go together like putting on a perfectly fitting glove. Hide paste is an important part of the mounting process because you must have a strong bond of the skin with the form and earliners to prevent drumming. Gene’s choice of hide paste came by accident one day when he was mounting gameheads and realized he was low on hide paste.

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