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NEWS4114800414020For Immediate Release:January 21, 201500For Immediate Release:January 21, 2015Big Rock Sports, LLC1141 Jay LaneGraham, NC 27253Media Use Only: 800.334.2661Email: media@Big Rock’s North American Taxidermy Championship Breaks Attendance RecordGraham, NC — Big Rock Sports, LLC announced that its 2015 North American Taxidermy Championship broke attendance records for the third straight year. Held at the annual Big Rock Sports East Show in Raleigh, NC from January 8–11, the competition saw twice the number of amateur and professional taxidermists and taxidermy fans as compared to last year.The third rendition of the North American Taxidermy Championship featured four days of competition and seminars for taxidermists. The event was led by the team from Head Quarters Taxidermy Supply, a Big Rock Sports company.“The championship offers all people interested in taxidermy the chance to see what is happening in the industry—what artists are working on, new techniques, new manikins and new ways to create exciting mounts,” said Jeremy Morgan, Vice President of Head Quarters Taxidermy Supply. Over $12,000 in cash, prizes and awards were given out. Competition entries increased more than 25 percent versus 2014, with taxidermists from across North America showcasing their work. “We came all the way from Canada to be part of the Taxidermy Championship,” stated taxidermist Darren Carter. “We wanted to see what’s out there, to learn and bring back new ideas for our customers.” Renowned taxidermists, including Gene Smith, Aaron Connelly and Vic Heincker led instructional seminars, while mounts were judged by a lineup of world champion taxidermists. Entries were organized in five divisions: Youth, Amateur, Professional, Master’s and Dealer’s Choice. SponsorsThe 2015 North American Taxidermy Championship was sponsored by Head Quarters Taxidermy Supply, Remington Ammunition, Lowrance, D&L Custom House Broker, Smith & Wesson, Plano and Barnett petition Results:Youth DivisionWinner: Mason Wyrick — WhitetailAmateur DivisionWinner: Billy Young — WhitetailProfessional DivisionProfessional Best of Show: Paul Wilson — Wood DuckMaster’s DivisionBig Rock Sports Grand Champion: Amy Carter — Red Fox PupDealer’s Choice(Voted by Big Rock Sports Customers)1st Place: Grover Beardon — Trapped CoyoteSafari Club International Most Creative Gamehead: Justin Hinson — WhitetailSafari Club International Most Creative Life-size Animal: Amy Carter — Red Fox PupLowrance People's Choice Best Fish: Chad See — Brown TroutUnited Taxidermist Association Artisan Award (Voted by Competitors): Brandon Tucker — Tundra Swan Triple Threat Challenge1st Place Professional: Bob Hutchinson — Hanging Bear Cub, Running Bear Cub, Brown Bear Life-size1st Place Master’s: Amy Carter — Red Fox Pup, Bobcat, Pine MartinFor a complete listing of winners, visit TaxidermyChampionship About Head Quarters Taxidermy SupplyHead Quarters Taxidermy Supply is the fastest growing taxidermy supplier in North America. In addition to the highest quality and most modern manikins in the industry, Head Quarters Taxidermy Supply offers accessories including hide-tanning chemicals, modeling tools and glues that are the preferred choice of thousands of taxidermists across the US and Canada. About Big Rock SportsThe premier outdoor sporting goods distributor in North America, Big Rock Sports, LLC, is focused on supplying more than 15,000 retailers with the best products from over 1,200 manufacturers as well as the tools needed to navigate the complexity of today's marketplace. The company is strongly committed to protecting the rights of hunters, anglers and all outdoor enthusiasts. Big Rock Sports is a privately held company with a home office in Graham, NC. ................
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