| About the Artist Paul Bacskoczky is PRESIDENT of the Garden State Taxidermist Association Member of the New England Taxidermists Association United Taxidermy Association New Jersey Outdoor Alliance United Bow Hunters of New Jersey At Paul’s Taxidermy, detail is number one. Rising above the "production shops" you will find no difference in the work I do for the customer as I do for my competition pieces. The same attention to detail is put into everything I create. I specialize in North American, African, Asian, Exotic game heads and life size mammals, as well as custom, one-of-a- kind mounts that appeal to the discriminating sportsman. Through a combination of habitat scenery and your mount I can recreate the spirit of nature. This will allow your trophy to be displayed at its very best. Being a self taught taxidermist, I honed my craft by attending seminars and workshops with some of the world’s best taxidermists such as Joe Meder, Bill Yox and Fred Vandeburgh to name a few, now I am teaching others. I currently serve as President of the Garden State Taxidermist Association. I started my competition work winning 1st place finishes and best of categories in the amateur, professional, masters and now the Division of Excellence. I have over the years aquired many top state awards with over 75% of the mounts used in competitions are customer pieces. Choosing a Taxidermist The procedures used in taxidermy are somewhat standardized. It is the technique used by taxidermists that separates one taxidermist from another. The professional taxidermist has the ability to capture anatomical accuracy. They also pay close attention to detail in their finished work, bringing your trophy to life. There are hundreds of taxidermists. Some are hobbyists learning on your trophy. Others are commercial shops where the goal is to get your trophy in and out and get paid. The select are the professionals. These are the ones that have you in mind and are willing to devote the attention to detail required for a trophy class mount. I’m proud to be in this select group. Selecting a taxidermist should be as important to you as was choosing your outfitter for your hunt. Always visit their work place. |