When I see my first buck on the wall I immediately think about the November day twelve years ago when my dad and I brought it home. I was a very proud ten year old.
My uncle Ron loved turkey hunting and went religiously every year. Sadly, this past year he passed away after a long battle with cancer. My family was given the mount of his last turkey and it now resides on our garage wall. When we look at it we immediately think of him and all that he loved in life.
My uncle Gene harvested a buck a few years ago that had large white patches on it. He eventually got a full-body mount because of its rarity. When people ask about it he talks about how my father and I carried it out on a stick because the brush was too thick to drag it.
At first glance taxidermy can seem expensive. It can appear to be only an old cape or skull that takes up room. When you have a personal connection to the animal taxidermy takes on an entirely new meaning. It is the most effective way to preserve memories, experiences, and sometimes even our friends and family. Next time you take a trophy, go beyond a few faded pictures and get your animal mounted by Hitchins Taxidermy (www.facebook.com/HitchinsTaxidermy).
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| Like a picture, taxidermy is worth a thousand words. |
Sorry to hear about your Uncle.
ReplyDeleteJeannette
This is a very touching story, I like the use of anecdotes in the post.
ReplyDeleteWT
Thanks for the thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about your uncle and I agree, it is a good way to preserve memories.
ReplyDelete-Kelley V.
I consider my dog my best friend. I treat him like he is my first born son. When his time has come to ascend to doggie heaven, how much would it cost for me to get him stuffed?
ReplyDeleteWe would have to have the measurements and then we could look into how you would want the dog positioned. This idea may sound crazy to some, but its a practice that has become more and more popular.
DeleteI am also sorry to hear about your uncle. Preserving animals like this is an important part of the healing process for some. It is nice to have this option.
ReplyDeleteI am also sorry to hear about your uncle. Preserving animals like this is an important part of the healing process for some. It is nice to have this option.
ReplyDeleteBBW
I am sorry to hear about your uncle. My father and brother are really big into hunting. They both have deer heads that have been preserved. My father has a 10 point deer and my brother has a 12 point deer that is preserved.
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