When considering a custom mount for yourself, competition or special request from a customer there are decisions that need to be made. That was the case when I began work on my arctic fox. I took some extra time to photograph some of the important decisions I decided to make and discuss and show some of the factors in implementing these ideas. These are decisions I consider...

My hometown of Escanaba, Michigan, is situated on the shores of Little Bay de Noc in Lake Michigan. Escanaba is one of a handful of places in the upper Midwest who lay claim to the title of “Walleye Capital of the World” as the bay is a fantastic walleye fishery, as is neighboring Big Bay de Noc To subscribe or renew visit www.breakthroughmagazine.com or...

If you want the highest quality of tan, a submersible tan is the one you’re looking for. This procedure produces a tannery-quality tan; you just have to do a little math, but it’s not difficult. Skins are pickled first, then drained and weighed. From there they go into a separate “tanning solution.” If you are going to tan a lifesize mountain lion,...

Tribute: Matt Zimmerman Matt was very well thought of in the taxidermy industry and a gifted artist/taxidermist. Matt won Best in World Reptile titles in 2009 and 2013 and a Second in World Reptile title in 2011. He was also a featured instructor and judge at many state, national, and World Shows. He will be dearly missed, but will be remembered as a World Champion and a...