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07/09/2026

Badger is making a break for it soon. 😉

06/08/2026

On this special day, we honor the accomplishments of Nataley, a bright and ambitious young lady whose energy and vision for the future have significantly enhanced Hakola’s Taxidermy.
Happy Birthday Nataley!

04/23/2026

We returned from the Oregon Taxidermist Association feeling energized and motivated to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation in our craft.

04/20/2026

Hakola’s Taxidermy spent the weekend at an Oregon Taxidermy Association workshop in Klamath Falls to learn and share taxidermy techniques with other taxidermists.

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We had a great weekend learning! Thanks everyone who attended! See you all in June!

04/07/2026

It was a beautiful day for a drive to Research Mannikins to pick up another batch of forms to keep the work flowing.

03/26/2026

Getting the work done, while using solid reference materials with the goal of staying true to the original creation.

03/19/2026

ATTENTION, THIS BALLOT MEASURE WILL MOST CERTAINLY MAKE IT TO THE NOVEMBER BALLOT!
Oregon's Initiative Petition 28 (IP28), or the "PEACE Act," seeks to reclassify most hunting, fishing, and animal agriculture as animal abuse by removing legal exemptions. If passed, it would ban slaughterhouses, livestock breeding, and many traditional animal-related activities in Oregon, impacting the agricultural economy and personal food sources.
Key Impacts of IP28 (Opponent Perspectives):
Criminalization: Hunting, fishing, trapping, and farming could become criminal offenses, say Oregon Hunters Association.
End of Livestock Industry: The measure would effectively end cattle farming and ranching in the state, according to the Oregon Cattlemen's Association.
Economic Impact: The Oregon Farm Bureauargues it threatens the state's agricultural industry and economy.
Cultural & Daily Life Shift:Opponents argue the petition, which aims to protect animals from any intentional injury, could force massive changes in diet and lifestyle.
The initiative, which requires 117,173 signatures to qualify for the November ballot, is currently gathering signatures and has not yet officially qualified.

03/18/2026

Nataley’s first solo deer mount here at Hakola’s Legacy Taxidermy.
Well done Nat!