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Breakthrough Magazine serves the professional taxidermy community with in-depth technical articles, wildlife reference materials, and competition updates. Based in Hammond, Louisiana, the magazine has built its reputation by publishing practical, hands-on guidance that taxidermists can apply directl...
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Breakthrough Magazine serves the professional taxidermy community with in-depth technical articles, wildlife reference materials, and competition updates. Based in Hammond, Louisiana, the magazine has built its reputation by publishing practical, hands-on guidance that taxidermists can apply directly to their craft.
Technical Articles & Tutorials - Step-by-step molding and casting guides (emu legs, bison horns, etc.) - Habitat base construction techniques - Animal finishing methods for fish, birds, mammals, and reptiles - African wildlife photo reference studies - Competition mount breakdowns from world-class taxidermists
Competition Coverage Breakthrough tracks major taxidermy competitions globally: - European Taxidermy Championships with category winners and judges' picks - NTA (National Taxidermists Association) conventions - Regional and state association competitions - World Taxidermy Championships coverage
The 2025 European Championships featured work from Jan Panniger (Germany), Wesley Kevenaar (Netherlands), and taxidermists from across Europe competing in game heads, game birds, mammals, habitats, and specialty categories.
Breakthrough publishes specialty manuals available for purchase:
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Whitetail Taxidermy Manual | $38.95 |
| Fish Taxidermy Manual | $29.95 |
| Bird Taxidermy Manual | $29.95 |
| Mammal Taxidermy Manual | $29.95 |
| Reptile & Amphibian Manual | $29.95 |
| Habitat & Exhibit Manual | $29.95 |
| Fish Painting Encyclopedia | $29.95 |
| Whitetail & Mule Deer Manual | $31.95 |
| Waterfowl & Bird Finishing Manual | $29.95 |
| Tom Sexton Fish Finishing System | $29.95 |
They've recently transitioned ownership to new management committed to rebuilding the National Taxidermists Association with improved transparency and customer service.
Contact Information: - Phone: (985) 345-7266 - Toll Free: 1-800-783-7266 - Email: [email protected] - Mailing Address: 2271 Old Baton Rouge Highway, Hammond, LA 70403 - P.O. Box: 2945, Hammond, LA 70404-2945
What's Included: - Current issue delivery - Access to back issues (Issues 1-157 available as PDF index) - Event calendar listings - Gallery of competition entries - Classified ads section - Instructional video access
Breakthrough maintains a comprehensive calendar of taxidermy competitions and conventions nationwide: - Florida Taxidermists Association Convention (February) - Virginia Taxidermists Association Convention (March) - Eastern Regional Taxidermists Association (March) - North Dakota Taxidermists Association (March) - NTA National Championship (August) - Safari Club International Hunter's Convention (February)
The magazine also carries their own line of mounting systems: - Small Pedestal Sets (12" length, 3/4" diameter) - $18.50 - Small Pegs & Receivers - $4.50-$8.60 - Sm-Med Peg & Receiver Sets - $10.90 - Med-Lg Peg & Receiver Sets - $11.75 - Reversible Hangers - $2.25
Visit www.breakthroughmagazine.com or call (985) 345-7266 to subscribe or renew.
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