Second Life Taxidermy, LLC

06/03/2026

2026 PA DOE TAG DATES 📆📌

PA residents are GUARANTEED one doe tag until July 13th! Any WMU. Any age.

Non-residents may buy their doe tag starting July 13th.

For WMUs 5C and 5D, due to the runaway deer population in the southeast part of the state, hunters can buy up to 15 doe tags.

For the rest of the state, the limit is 6. Hunters are now able to buy more doe tags for each doe they kill and report. The whitetail population is booming, come hunt with us! We'd love to have you 🦌

06/03/2026

2026-2027 Pennsylvania hunting license prices 😊

No changes from last year. Doe tags remain $6.97 for state residents. Military and disabled veterans are still guaranteed one.

05/29/2026

PROGRESS we love to see it!! Before >>> after

My 3rd year in business. From maybe 2 deer a year to more than i can handle. Competitions. Ribbons. Exotics. Bears. Thanks to all along the way, it's only up from here!

05/28/2026

Big ol mink today. Needed to make the form larger!

NOTE: mount is not complete.

05/27/2026

ATTENTION PA HUNTERS:
The bear season will run from October 3rd to December 6th this year in my part of the state! See the chart below for specific dates and weapon requirements. The season has been expanded due to record bear numbers in spite of the high harvest last year.

05/23/2026

Guess the animal that's thawing! Really cool little critter.

05/18/2026

Well. That one fluffed up nicely.

05/16/2026

Bobcat day 🐱

05/14/2026

GOOD TAXIDERMY ISN'T CHEAP ‼️

You know those anemic looking bobcat mounts? You can't just throw them on a form and expect them to look right! This form was resized in both directions in multiple areas in order to fit the individual animal properly.

The neck was too long, so it was shortened. The pelvis area was too large, so it was cut down. The body was too thick width wise, so it was narrowed while keeping a thick side profile. That part is essential to keeping your cat looking stocky and muscular!

And, of course, the custom pose requires some work in itself... all of which is why I've been working on this form on and off for about a week.......... But fingers crossed she's going together TONIGHT ‼️

05/08/2026

Job opening at a huge shop in Arkansas! A great opportunity for anyone with a little experience.

I will be looking at taking 1 or 2 motivated, young individuals that are interested in taxidermy.

There will be a no competition contract of a time given to be signed if said person or persons were to be given the opportunity to join our team.

Duties will include
pressure washing capes.
Prepping hides to tan.
Learning to prep hides to mount.
Prepping forms/mounting antlers.
Assisting in shop roles.

I’ve been blessed with a ton of work, and once we are moved I am ready to be rocking and rolling again very soon.

If you are interested and in or around the Russellville/Hector area, shoot me a message and we can discuss details.

I will not be teaching you just so you can open a shop in a year, contract will be atleast 25-50 miles and 1-2 years apprenticeship.

This is a great opportunity for said younger individuals to make some good money and learn an abundance of knowledge.