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We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Licensed taxidermist mike kahlert, owner and operator of great bear taxidermy, has over 50 years of taxidermy experience, and specializes in north american and exotic game taxidermy services. Nov 20, 2012 lastly, i wanted to mention this amazing book by mike gadd, one of the uks leading taxidermists that i purchased recently. Jul 07, 2012 this is the sort of book i wish was around when i first started taxidermy. Membership options page prices mike gadd uk taxidermist. Award winning european golden eagle by mike gadd of yorkshire. Pro taxidermy is now located at my homestead at w2542 butler road in iron ridge, wi, where i live with my beautiful wife, jen.
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