ON THE COVER: 

Cover Artist: Kent Stryker

Cape Buffalo by Kent Stryker and Chuck Henry. First impressions are important, and for a magazine, that s the cover. We actually had five photos we were considering for this issue s cover, but as the issue evolved, it became clearer what it should be. Africa and African species are a big part of this issue. When the Pennsylvania Taxidermists Association sent us its show photos, I kept going back to an entry by Kent Stryker and Chuck Henry that took first place in the Collective Artists Division. After sending it to Ken Edwards, who does our cover designs, his rendering made the decision easy. Congratulation to Kent and Chuck for their superb artistry. The cape buffalo also placed second in the People s Choice voting. 

 
IN THIS ISSUE

The Breakthrough Gallery - Texas and Pennsylvania 2004
Changes for the 2005 World Show - Larry Blomquist
How to Make a Study Cast - Clark Schreibeis
The Future of Re-Creating Artificial Habitats - Creating Artificial Habitats Randy Nelson
Bobcat Mounting Tips - Jan Van Hoesen
Leopard and Nyala - Mitch Cain
Breakthrough Goes to South Africa - Larry Blomquist
Faux Granite Made Simple - Jeff Mourning
In-Depth Study: Whitetail Fawns - Nickey Bonura
Drawing a Pattern - Bob Berry
Flower Horn Fish - Dennis Murawska
Backs to Basics: Hiring and Firing - Rick Carter
Two Habitat Projects - Frank Newmyer
Picture This - Larry Goldman
Design and Composition Critique - Stefan Savides
Century Films: Filming Has Begun - Larry Blomquist
Paint Schedule: Walleye - Dan Rinehart

REFLECTIONS, REVIEWS & REVELATIONS

Don Frank s Baitfish - Larry Blomquist
The Law and Taxidermists: Trademarks - Mike Oropallo
PRODUCT REVIEW: Toe Nails - Glen Browning
Yox Yacks - Bill Yox
Q&A - Larry Goldman
Forums, Volume 16: Ethic Issues in Taxidermy - Ken Edwards

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