ABOUT THE COVER

There were many outstanding entries at the 1999 NTA competition, but this Siberian tiger mounted and entered by Bruce and Trisha Babcock of Kalispell, Montana, was exceptionally eye-catching! The piece won National Champion Gamehead in the Open Division. Several other outstanding pieces were considered for the cover, which made it a very difficult decision, but the Siberian tiger mount had true excitement and impact!

THIS ISSUE

The Breakthrough Gallery - 1999 NTA Winners 
Top Secret: For Your Eyes Only - Mike Frazier  
Joe Meder: Taking Taxidermy by the Back Door - John N. Felsher
NTA Winners 1999 Competition
Back to Basics: Three-Dimensional Reference - Gary Bowen
Fish: The Eyes Have It - Clark Schreibeis
Re-Creating a Reproduction Black Rhinoceros - Harry Paulson
In-Depth Study: Axis Deer - Ron Schaefer
Studio Layout and Design: Part 3 - Sandy Garland
Eland: The Giant of the Antelope - John Bellucci
Michigan Taxidermists Association - 1999 Competition
Canadian Taxidermists Association - 1999 Competition
Texas Taxidermy Association Competition - 1999 Competition
The Fred Bear Museum - Michael F. Sestak
Safari Club International - 1999 Convention
Painting A Pink Salmon - Mike Orthober  

DEPARTMENTS

Letters to the Editor
Calendar of Events
Schools & Training
Classified Ads
The Breakthrough Library
Reference
Advertising Directory

REFLECTIONS, REVIEWS & REVELATIONS

Q & A - Larry Goldman
Common Fish Carving Mistakes-Series - Bob Berry
Shoot & Release RhinoRalph - J. Walker
Irresponsible Spending of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Scoring Blacktail and Mule Deer - Perry Klein
Forever Columbine - John Lager
From The Fleshing Beam - Bruce Rittel
Sportsmen's Words to Live - By John N. Felsher