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Clay Goldman- Artist
Mogollon Taxidermy’s
head taxidermist grew up in Payson, Arizona. His younger years
spent in the outdoors laid the foundation for his love of wildlife
and hunting. Clay left Payson for a few years to obtain his degree
in Wildlife Biology at Arizona State University. It was during
this time that Clay’s interest in taxidermy began. He later
worked for and with master taxidermists, learning the art. In
1997 Mogollon Taxidermy opened and soon became one of the premier
taxidermy studios in Arizona doing work for clients from all
over
the Country.
We
are located in the heart of Arizona,
in the small town of Payson,
nestled in the mountains at about 5000 feet above
sea level below the majestic Mogollon Rim.
Payson
sits within the largest stand of Ponderosa Pine in the world.
We have four mild
seasons, and yes, this part of Arizona does get snow.
Hunting
has been big in Rim Country since its first settlers moved to
the area during the late 1700s and we now attract hunters from
all over the southwest.
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The
majestic Mogollon Rim during the winter, which rises to 8,000 feet.
This huge cliff structure is an escarpment, 200 miles long from east
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One
very famous hunter in Rim Country was author
Zane Gray. Under the Tonto Rim, Code of the
West, To the Last Man, are all western thrillers
written by Zane Grey, one of the most prolific
writers of all time.
The
inspiration for these and many of Grey's 85 novels,
114 movies, and 215 short stories was what he called
the "Tonto" (Mogollon)
Rim, also known as "Zane Grey Country."
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His
frontier epics were drawn from real life. Plots came from authentic
range wars. Settings were created by lowering his manuscript
and looking about him. Arizona's Rim Country's pioneering Haught
family, some of whom served as guides on his hunting trips
and from whom he bought land for his cabin, became featured
characters in his novels.
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The
Mogollon Rim is home to a variety of wildlife. You'll find
Rocky Mountain elk, black
bear, deer,
mountain lion, wild
turkey, javelina,
squirrel and raccoon
as well as over 239 species of birds, including eagles,
hawks and blue jays that call our area their home.
When
you are in Arizona,
especially when hunting in Rim Country come and visit
us, see what amazing things can be done
with your animals.
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