The Bug Shed Taxidermy

09/22/2022

Fall is here! For any of you that don’t know, I was one of the lucky ones who drew a moose tag for the September season (next week). I’ve always wondered what would happen when this situation came up…. And yeah, I’m going! I’m going to go for the full week, and will be out of service. That being said, Clay will be covering for me with limited drop off hours. Side note- he also won best of category for the amateur devision at the Northern New England competition this year! So, if anyone wants to drop off please call or text Clay at- (207) 691-2062. If you are just wanting a euro or antler mount, you can also keep them in a cool place the best you can and reach out to me on Monday October 3rd and we can set something up then. Also, there will be a quota on all animals coming in this year. I’m doing my best to keep everyone happy, and in the long term get the turn around time back down a little bit. As always, thank you to everyone who currently has work with me for their continued patience! Good luck to everyone hitting the woods, so far it has proved to be a great fall!

06/14/2022

I’m alive! I know I promised to be better about posting but the bottom line is it takes time and that is hard to come by. First off, I wanted to give everyone an update. Unfortunately, I am running behind on my estimated turnaround times from 2020 work. I have spoken to many of you but it’s impossible to reach out to everyone. All I can do is say thank you, thank you to each and every one of you. I have the best clients and I appreciate you all! I just please ask for your patience! I only have two hands and am doing my very best. When a project comes in I give my best guesstimate and I am still paying that Covid tax. Again, I’m very sorry. Secondly, I want to congratulate everyone who was fortunate enough to draw a moose permit, congratulations! Do your homework and remember, have a good time!

03/07/2022

We are trying to get all the scoring wrapped up. I’ll be contacting everyone who we spoke with about scoring shortly. If you took your antlers home from this past fall and we talked about getting them scored get ahold of me to drop them back off. There’s some beauties going in the book this year!

02/20/2022

Be safe out there everyone, warm weather, wind, and rain has really taken its toll in spots! Here’s a few finished up and sent home in the last few weeks.

12/31/2021

As I sit down, on New Years Eve I find it hard to believe we are wrapping up another year. I think back on this past year, and I’m speechless. The last few years have been different for everyone. Many small businesses have been forced to shut their doors on what they love to do. I’ve been very fortunate…. Even during some tough times, you guys have been the best and keep supporting The Bug Shed allowing me to keep doing what I love to do everyday. I’m limited to 10 pictures, I’d love to post way more. I will try and be better with that. But most importantly I wanted to reach out and say thank you! I hope 2022 brings a healthy and happy New Year to everyone. Be safe, and make memories!

12/25/2021

I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. I hope you all got to celebrate with your family and friends!

12/11/2021

A couple beauties from this week. There’s still a little time left. Keep the powder dry and good luck!

11/27/2021

Proud to call this Ol' Boy a "Client".

Longtime local hunter and coach Raymond Gushee, of Appleton, received the gift of a new rifle from his friends after a health crisis. Now there seems to be no stopping him.

11/25/2021

Very, very thankful for many things. Especially my family, friends, and of course clients new and old who continue to come back to let me do what I love everyday. Don’t give up, there is still time! Enjoy the day, good company, tell some stories and eat plenty of good food. Happy Thanksgiving!

11/18/2021

I’m slow on a batch of second week field photos. Been more concerned with getting everything prepped. Thank you to everyone who has been reaching out and dropping off. Congratulations to everyone who has been successful and to those still searching…. Get out there, the bucks are doing the same thing! Good luck, and be safe.

11/08/2021

I can’t begin to post everyone, but here are a few that have come through the shop. Good luck, have fun and be safe!

10/29/2021

Just want to wish everyone good luck this gun season. Some of the big ones are starting to move and I’m sure some freezers are getting low. Have a good time and make memories! Be safe and smart. Good luck everybody, I hope you find what you’re after!

10/22/2021

Its hard to believe that it’s already here. Junior day tomorrow then Maine residents day in a week. Get the next generation out there to see the world wake up! Have fun, shoot straight, be safe and make some memories! Good luck!

10/03/2021

Seems like it just started, but this week didn’t disappoint! I can’t post pictures of all of them but here are some successful sports. Congratulations to everyone who was fortunate to harvest one of these amazing animals!

09/26/2021

It’s been a great start to the 2021 season so far with bears and deer! Want to wish all the moose hunters good luck this fall. They are amazing animals and we are very fortunate to have them in our state, let alone have the opportunity to chase them. Good luck, be safe, and have fun!

09/10/2021

It’s here! I Want to wish everyone hitting the woods, chasing bears or deer good luck tomorrow! It’s been a strong start to bear season and have no doubt it will be the same for deer. Good luck, shoot straight, and most important, be safe. I look forward to hearing from everyone!

08/09/2021

I’m alive, havn’t been on social media much, been trying to keep making progress in the shop. This past weekend was the Northern New England Taxidermy Competition that our Maine Association puts on each year. Like everything else it was cancelled in 2020, so we were all excited to attended again. I took a half mount bedded buck, bear wall pedestal, brook trout, and yellow perch. I was very fortunate and received a first place, and best of category for whitetail, first place for the brook trout, first place for the brook trout habitat, as well as two important ones to me, people’s choice best fish, and the WASCO award. Which is the most artistic entry of the show for any piece. Also took a first place with the yellow perch (pictures to come later on them), and a second with my bear wall pedestal. Can’t thank the Association enough for all their hard work to put this show on. It’s a group I’m proud to be a part of.

06/12/2021

Good luck to everyone on the big draw today! Planning starts tonight! Also wanted to thank everyone who came out to the pour farm, it was a good time.

06/09/2021

Swing by The Pour Farm in Union Thursday night to cool off and grab a beer... or two. The bug shed will be there doing a casual talk / Q&A at 5pm. Followed by some live music and a pizza truck! Stay cool everyone and hope to see you there!

05/11/2021

The moose lottery application is down to only a couple days. May 13th at 11:59Pm they need to be submitted. Don’t miss out!! Good luck everyone. Last season I saw the biggest moose I’ve ever seen in the shop!

05/05/2021

It’s been a strong start for Turkey season. A little bit of everything this year. Doubles, a bearded hen, double 10” beards, and even one with four beards. Good luck everyone!!

04/30/2021

Good luck to everyone this turkey season, especially those youths headed out tomorrow! Watch out for the black flies and ticks. Be safe, and have fun!

04/26/2021

No caption needed. I’ll let the smile on 5 year old Griffins face tell the story!

04/24/2021

Lindsey getting it done in Kansas! We are getting close, pattern those shotguns and roost those birds!

04/20/2021

Back to posting some finished work. Here’s a couple more beauties! Don’t forget turkeys are gobbling and ticks are out. Be careful.

04/14/2021

Here are the MASTC moose

04/07/2021

Round two. More deer and some big bears!

04/06/2021

Typical, there haven’t been many posts lately. Just been busy turning around as much as I can. Also, fit scoring into everything. There will be a few posts of lucky (or good) sports with their MASTC trophies. There were 28 entries from the shop this year, which is most ever. Congratulations to everyone, and a big shout out to MASTC for all their volunteer scorers!

02/27/2021

A little character on this guy.

02/22/2021

I think we’ve all been waiting to see this one done for a while. Couldn’t have gone to a more deserving guy! Feel very fortunate to be able to bring him back to life.