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| The KDFWR needs your help again The Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife is collecting bobcat carcasses (must include head) for statewide studies of reproduction and age structure. If you would like to donate a carcass, please write the confirmation number, county, specific location (GPS location, creek name, road name, intersection, etc.), date the animal was trapped, hunted, or road-killed and collector name, address, and phone number on a piece of paper. Enclose the paper in a zip-loc bag and attach it to the carcass. Please keep carcasses frozen and for pick up call Chad Soard or Laura Patton at 1-800-858-1549. Thank you for your donating your carcasses |
| New Member offering Discount Training to KTA Members Griffith's Taxidermy John Griffith Big Game Specialist Best in the World - Whitetail Deer P.D. National Champion - Game Heads John Griffith National Champion/Best in World Whitetail Deer PD Has won world and national awards. Has judged and conducted seminars in numerous states. Recipient of the Award of Excellence given by the National Taxidermy Association. Recognized for expertise in Big Game Mounting. Worked and trained by the best artisans in the world: John Matthews, Brian Dobson, Ken Walker and Joe Meder Any member in good standing with the KTA seeking instructions will get 20% off if they attend John's Big Game Head Mounting School. Current 3 day instruction is $1,200.00 plus materials and 5 day class is $1,800.00 plus materials ,10 day class is $3,600.00 plus materials. Check Out John's website links below and contact him if you are needing instruction. http://www.griffithtaxidermy.com www.taxidermy.net/forum/index.php/topic,15073.0.html |
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| Congrats to Jamie Elkins and Alicia Love for their wins at the NWTF Competition. |
| I am in need of an early season (short hair) WT deer cape with an eye to nose measurement of 7 1/4" to 7 1/2" and a neck measurement of 21" or larger at the smallest point. Thanks, Gary Lizer 859-234-6750 Lizerstaxidermy@yahoo.com 1663 Rocky Springs Road Cynthiana, Ky. 41031 |
| Congrats to Alicia love for her winning entry in the New Logo Contest |
| The KTA will be Auctioning an African Hunt for 2011 at the convention donated by Leon Small Thaba Mahaka Safaris hunt@thaba-mahaka.co.za www.thaba-mahaka.co.za The daily rates for 2 rifle hunter for 10 hunting days, animals to share between two hunters includes a warthog, duiker, steenbuck, baboon, jackal and impala or blesbuck. Daily rates includes: All Meals Transportation to/from O.R. Thambo International Airport Alcohol in moderation Skinners & trackers Field preparation of trophies Laundry services Fully equipped hunting vehicle Licensed Professional Hunter Hunting licenses & permits Rated Excludes: Extra sight seeing tours Gratuities Taxidermy fees Personal curios Cites permits International or domestic air travel for additional info contact info@kytaxidermy.com |
| Phone in Bids accepted 502 295 2812 |
| Mr Al Holmes of Al Holmes Taxidermy in Wetumpka Alabama passed away . He was not only a GREAT taxidermist but a mentor for many in our profession. Please pray for his family and keep them in your prayers. |
| If you haven't paid your membership dues for 2010 please send $60 to: Brian Bliese • 5010 Prosperity Lane • Hopkinsville, KY 42728 Membership runs from January 1 to December 31st. |
| Congrats to Doug Wynn for being featured in the winter edition of the Ducks Unlimited Magazine. Doug was listed in the " Experts" section on Snow Goose Hunting and posted some comments in the magazine. Doug runs a guiding service in Missouri during the month of Febuary for Snow goose Hunters.... anyone interested contact... Doug. at 270 703 7600 |
| Read an article about this Outfitter on the KYANA SCI website http://www.kentuckianasci.org/newsletter/fall09/10.htm |