The only thing better than hunting is the memory of hunting. Troy Smith of @authentictaxidermy creates a tangible artifact of people’s hunting experiences through his taxidermy business. Based out of Arizona, @authentictaxidermy has a national reputation for creating the best mounts in the industry. Troy is a great example of going against the grain, following your passion, and creating a lifestyle and livelihood that everyone should aspire to. Troy is the perfect guest to get you pumped for this upcoming Fall hunting season. #playingthegame

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Timecode:

00:00 - 19:47: Introducing Troy Smith and the story behind Brock’s 387 bull elk.

19:48 - 23:28: Complacency kills. Evolving in business.

23:29 - 28:54: The art of taxidermy

28:55 - 32:44: Damn the torpedoes, let’s go to taxidermy school.

32:45 - 37:56: The Troy Smith taxidermy journey.

37:57 - 45:06: Taxidermy creates opportunities for you to be around interesting, like-minded people.

45:07 - 48:28: Hustling with two jobs and then going taxidermy full time.

48:29 - 54:15: Commerce contributes. Everyone has a taxidermy story.

54:16 - 63:38: Tanning is more than meets the eye and other nuances in taxidermy.

63:39 - 69:24: The story behind Troy’s most recent mount, a mountain lion.

69:25 - 73:10: Always be game, Brock’s buffalo.

73:11 - 78:26: Taxidermy humor, neighboring an animal clinic.

78:27 - 82:46: Inside baseball: Arizona hunting and the strip

82:47 - 88:20: Hunting withTaryn and hunting storytelling

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Troy's Links:

Instagram Profile: @authentictaxidermy

Website: https://authentictaxidermyaz.com/