Cuz, it was great meeting you today. I truly enjoyed our time together and hope that maybe we may can work together at some point. You are welcome at my place anytime.

To the matter of me turning away mounts, yes, this is true. I'm sorry if this posting starts to ramble, it's been a long day and I've been in the scotch. Berry, I apologize for not being there today when you came by. I had to go to Ritches in Greensboro to pick up some stuff. What the lady told you was correct.

Every taxidermist I've ever known suffer from massive egos and have superman syndrome. Most fall into the trap of taking on more work than can be completed in the quoted timeline givin to the client. Im guilty of it myself! I'm not Sigmond Freud and don't understand the reason, but it happens. This usually leads to longer than quoted turnaround, sub par work and upset clients. I'm trying not to fall into that trap. I already have 30 more heads than I think I can get done before next gun season rolls around. It's certainly not a work ethic issue as I'm spending 15+ hours a day trying to keep up. But there's only so far you can push your body, mentally and physically before things start to break down.

That said, if I've mounted deer for you in the past or you already have one in here this season and you want to bring another, get in touch and maybe we can work something out. Currently, I have a handful of people who are probably not very happy at the moment. What I'm dealing with right now is unreal. I'm not bitching, I'm very blessed to have so many people wanting me to work on their trophys. I feel horrible turning folks away, but I value my reputation and my mount quality over the money. To all those who have trusted me by bringing their deer, THANK YOU! It's very much appreciated and I will try and do each one the justice it deserves.

I'm trying to get some help in here to free up some of my time. As any other business owner knows, the saying good help is hard to find is very true. Most who want to do this type of work don't last very long once they figure out what all is involved. I'm trying though to find someone who will work out. Hopefully, that special person is out there somewhere and fate will bring us together. As of right now though, I'm very uncomfortable accepting any more shoulder mounts until I get this figured out. I've included a few pics just to show what I'm dealing with.


3 days worth of European mounts.



3 weeks worth of shoulder mounts on this rack.




I posted the pics so you guys that I've turned away understand my situation. I just have more than I can handle or complete in a years time. I don't want to be "that guy who has had my gamehead for over a year"

Again, thanks to everyone who have brought me their trophy.

Charles, AWT