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The seasons are changing September 27, 2008
As Moffat County transitions from summer to fall, the county is moving into another hunting season. Gary Troester has been a hunter most of his life. And he says hunting played a part in his chosen profession of more than 30 years, taxidermy. The owner of All Seasons Taxidermy, Troester fills his days working with animals, trophies from hunts that turn into memories and stories to tell. "I'm trying to bring these animals back to life," he said.
Before painting the face, Troester must fill in pinholes that are created throughout the process.
Gary Troester seals the area around a mountain lion's eye in preparation to be painted Tuesday in his studio in Craig. All Seasons Taxidermy currently operates out of two locations, one in Craig and another in Steamboat Springs.
Troester uses an airbrush to color areas around a mule deer's head Tuesday at his Craig shop.
Troester readies a mule deer for finishing.
