Custom Taxidermy
by Doug & Anna Barnes

Doug Barnes

Owner and Master Taxidermist

 

Doug began his trade in taxidermy back in 2001. Starting under some of the best taxidermists in the state, he began his career with a very solid foundation. Shortly thereafter he began to compete on a State and National level. Doug started in the professional ranks and scored his way into the Masters division where he has won some of the highest awards including:

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• Best of Category for Large Life Size Mammal

• Best of Category Game Heads

• The "Breakthrough Award" for Best of Show

• WASCO Award for The Most Artistic Entry

• Van Dyke Award for The Most Original and Creative Presentation

• Pro1 Award

• Artisan Award (Taxidermist's Choice Best of Show)

• McKenzie Award (Taxidermist's Choice, Best Life Size Mammal)

• McKenzie Award (Taxidermist's Choice, Best Game Head)

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"Ever since I began taxidermy, I have always been attracted to the artistic side of the trade. Being an artist, I always look for the detail... I look at the overall mount, but I enjoy perfecting meticulous detail. I have seen some awful taxidermy around and I can't help but feel sorry for whoever it belongs to. I know how much time, money, and hard work goes into these trophies. I believe they deserve every bit of attention so people can look at them with pride." 

- Doug Barnes

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