President Tony Johnson
Secretary Jamie Elkins
Vice President Wade Calvert
Treasurer
Brain Bleise
Board Members
Gerry Wethington , Damon Kustes , Mathew Maddux, William Elstun
Shane Adams, Benjamin Maddux, R.B. Griffin
Wow, what a great show we had! The quality has improved. with 13 master division mounts, the showroom looked like a museum. Also
the quality of the Judges we had was awesome. I heard we had some great seminars, but I was busy working the show along with the
other officials, and board members. The most touching and heart warming experience I have ever had, besides the birth of my child,
happened on Saturday night after the banquet dinner. For those of you that were there, you already know what I am talking about. The
little boy Named John Tyler Dike received a bear skin rug. John is 10 years old and has MS. He got to go on a hunt in Wi. and shoot a
bear. John is in a wheel chair and had a gun rigged up to a straw that you blow through to make the gun shoot. There were many people
involved in the hunt and getting the bear rug mounted. When they presented Little John with the rug......well, it was a spiritual
experience, it seemed like a presence of God was in the room at that moment. John started hugging and kissing the bear and telling the
bear skin rug "I Love You". There wasn't a dry eye in the house. John also got to pick his favorite mount in the show room. Little John
just happened to pick Big John Griffiths coyote mount. Big John Received the "John Tyler Award." If you happen to go to
Taxidermy.net look under the "Taxidermy Industry," and the look for the post "The greatest award I ever won, by John Griffith" This
will go into more detail about the organization that made all this possible for this young man. Bridget O'Donahue is from the USSA
(United Special Sportsman Alliance) She put on a great presentation about special hunts for special needs children, and wounded
veterans. I am happy to say we will be working with her in the future, and hope to mount and present another child with an animal they
were fortunate enough to harvest. Bridget told me she is looking for individual taxidermists that would be willing to mentor a child on a
hunting trip, or a fishing trip, we will have more information about the USSA later in the newsletter.
I would like to thank all the officials, and board members for pulling off a great convention. I would especially like to thank Ben and
Matt Maddox for there extra hard work, taking pictures of the mounts and putting on a slide show at the awards ceremony. This was a
phenomenal task to organize. This really was a great addition to the show.
We need members to put work aside on September 18th and support the KTA, and show up at Gerry Whethington's shop. Your
suggestions and comments are very important to us.
Our Vice President Wade Calvert will go into more detail on this.
For those that were at the show Thank You for your attendance, for those that wasn't there.....You sure missed a good one!
Tony Johnson - Pres - KTA
Hello to everyone,
I hope everyone was able to make it to our convention in Lexington. There were so many great mounts. The
judges definitely had their hands full this year. Next years convention is already in the works so start planning now.
We have a meeting coming up in just a couple of weeks. I know it takes a day away from the shop and the family but it is
just a couple of times per year. We have several things to discuss and your opinion matters. We also have several door
prizes to be given away. I believe we have a couple of whitetail forms and some waterfowl complete kits. I hope to see you
all at the meeting.
We again want to thank Gerry Wethington for opening up his shop and home for all of us to invade. I am sure the seminar
will be well worth your time as well. Bring a dish and come on down to Columbia. It is always a great time and a great
learning experience.
Wade Calvert
(502) 867-9997
KTA Convention Minutes
General Meeting
August 8, 2010, 11:10 am
1. Damon Kustes made a motion to join/support league of Kentucky Sportsmen, seconded by
Jamie Elkins, passed by show of hands.
2. Damon Kustes made motion to hire a lawyer for the Association to research our rights as
taxidermists, cost is approximately $1000.00, discussed issue, and conclusion is to compose a
specific list of questions to be voted on at the fall meeting.
3. Jamie Elkins is new secretary, all others remain the same.
4. Ribbon issues need to be resolved. Habitats and Best All Around awards are to be mailed out
to those entitled by Tony Johnson.
5. Damon suggested we have insurance on the KTA (liability), motion made by Tony Johnson,
second by Bill Elstan, to be headed up by Damon Kustes, passed by show of hands.
6. Set date for fall meeting to be set back to September 18th at Gerry Wethington’s in Columbia,
Kentucky.
7. Discussed bigger room for mounts next year, to be headed up by Wade Calvert. Everyone
happy with location and motion made by Wade to keep it here, second by Ed Hancock, passed by
show of hands. August 5, 6, and 7 will be dates of show next year. (July 2012 NTA in Louisville).
8. Carl Anderson suggested a $215 sponsorship for kids to go to conservation camp as good P.R.
and listed in Kentucky Afield. Tony made motion, Damon seconded and passed by show of
hands.
9. Ed Hancock suggested NWTF Wheeling Sportsman/Wounded Warrior possible personal
donations to be discussed at next meeting.
10. Feedback on presentation of disabled child’s bear mount. Hunt of a lifetime award to be
given in the child’s name. Tony made motion to do again, seconded by Bill Elsten, passed by
show of hands.
1. Walt Bliese Award winner to be determined by Brian Bleise
12. Next year is board elections. Brett DeFrates looking to become more involved. Bylaws have
to be reviewed and discussed at next meeting.
12. Tony adjourned meeting, seconded by Wade, meeting adjourned at 12:26 p.m.
From: United Special Sportsman Alliance
All of us from the USSA are sincerely grateful for the tremendous response we received from the Kentucky
Taxidermist Association, Inc. It was an honor for me to have the opportunity to speak at the convention, and it
was a deeply moving experience for me, John Tyler and his mother who received the bear mount that evening.
We serve thousands of children and people with serious health issues, and none of it would be possible without
the support of the taxidermists who donate their time and services. Our charity grows substantially each year, and
we are constantly in need of the type of support that the Kentucky Taxidermist Association, Inc. has provided to
us.
We are an all volunteer charity, and we look forward to working with the taxidermists in providing more
opportunities for these special kids and their families as we grow each year. The involvement of so many caring
people is critical in not only bringing happiness and excitement to those who would otherwise not have the
chance, but also to keeping the focus on management through traditional hunting. An unforgettable experience
from just one child can move thousands of hearts, and that is what our effort is all about. God bless you.
Sincerely,
Brigid O'Donoghue,
CEO and Founder
United Special Sportsman Alliance,
More on Brigid …She is pretty amazing
John Trout Jr. did an article in Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine in 2004 bashing high fenced hunts and had a
picture of a monster buck with a guy wearing orange in the back ground with the big buck and a high fence in the
same pic.
Bridget told Tony that bothered her enough, that when she was in his area she stopped by his house. he wasn't
home, but saw a high fence that came into the guys yard. Standing behind the fence was the same deer that the
guy had in his article, this was a pet deer, she said she got out the camera, and started taking pics.
She then called and told D&DH mag, and told them their article was total BS and she wanted a retraction made,
They told her no, then she told them, if not she would go to field and stream mag. and tell them what she found
out.
Bridget said D&DH called her after the article, and told her this was one of the highest selling copies that d&dh
ever sold.
You can check it out at
. http://www.childswish.com/Yes_We_Call_This_Hunting.pdf
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kentucky-Taxidermist-Association/105770949457376?ref=ts&v=wall
or go to the KTA website and click on the link at the bottom of the home page. .Become a fan
We need hunting or fishing trips donated for the auction at the convention next year. If you
have a contact please see if you can get them to donate. Or maybe YOU have a special
place to hunt or fish and can be a guide for a day.
Send your email address to info@kytaxidermy.com if you would like to get our email updates
If you have not paid your dues for 2010 this will be your last newsletter…
Please send in your $60 dues to
Brian Bliese • 5010 Prosperity Lane • Hopkinsville, KY 42728
We hate to lose you…….
2009-2010 Membership Roster
Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Telephone
Shane
Adams
2425 Sugar Creek Road
Carlisle
KY
40311
859-473-4131
Kurt
Ainsworth
11172 Taylor Mill
KY
41051
859-359-4868
James
Akers
1188 Lee Booth Road
Independence
Lebanon
Junction
KY
40150
502-833-3729
Brian
Bliese
5010 Prosperity Lane
Hopkinsville
KY
42240
270-885-7468
Wade
Calvert
120 N. Water Street
Georgetown
KY
40324
502-867-9997
Bob
Carey
97 North Country Drive
Shelbyville
KY
40065
502 487 0422
Thomas
Cecil
1975 Roberts Road
Bardstown
KY
40004
502-507-7041
Robert
Clemons
P O Box 38
Dry Ridge
KY
41035
859-824-1841
Tommy
Cox
788 Dragway Ln
Campbellsville
KY
42718
270 789-2575
Brett
DeFreitas
3001 STATE ROUTE 1684
Boaz
kY
42027
270 658-3268
James
Elkins
P O Box 393
Clay City
KY
40312
606-663-1858
William
Elstun
12225 Don Street
Walton
KY
41094
859-620-2005
Glenn
Farmer
2407 Zale smith Lane
LaGrange
KY
40031
502-222-0806
Robert
Fischer
105 Eastview Circle
Shelbyville
KY
40065
502-257-3960
RB
Griffin
85 Jim Embry Rd
Morgantown
KY
42261
270-526-2661
John
Griffith
532 Hwy 1567
Stearns, KY
KY
42647
606 376-4380
Jonathan
Heather
579 Twelve Oaks Drive
Mt. Washington
KY
40047
502-589-4192
Bobby
Holbrook
151 Cherry Lane
Salt Lick
KY
40371
606 683 5302
Justin
Jenkins
10284 State Route 764
Whitesville
KY
42378
270-852-1537
Anthony
Johnson
1140 KY 746
Campton
KY
41301
606-668-9392
Bryan
Jones
205 Country View Est.
Loretto
KY
40037
270-699-5091
Damon
Kustes
4815 S. Watterson Trail
Louisville
KY
40291
502-295-2812
Denny
Lecompte
10430 Bald Knob Road
Frankfort
KY
40601
502-875-9033
Gary
Lizer
1663 Rocky Springs Rd
Cynthiana
KY
41031
859-234-6750
Alicia
Love
1485 South Long Grove Road
Glendale
KY
42740
270-862-9253
Benjamin
Maddux
3283 Nantucket Drive
Lexington
KY
40502
859-277-4160
Matthew
Maddux
3282 Nantucket Drive
Lexington
KY
40502
859-277-4160
Mike
Olhmann
4102 Cane Run Road
Louisville
KY
40216
502-448-1309
Chris
Setters
215 Autumn Way
Crittenden
KY
41030
859 640 6602
Steve
Shelton
45 Hadley St
Mooresville
IN
46158
317 831 7512
Velma
Smith
160 Smith Street
Calhoun
KY
42327
270-273-5995
Chris
Stone
418 N. Broadway
Georgetown
KY
40324
502-868-5486
Brad
Sturgeon
3979 Plum Ridge Rd
Taylorsville
KY
40071
502-957-2956
Terry
Vest
5 Bradley Lane
West Liberty
KY
41472
606-743-3707
Gerry
16934 Knifley Road
Columbia
KY
42728
606-787-9916
Harry
Wethington
Whitehead,
Jr.
121A Dewey Drive
Nicholasville
KY
40356
859 881 1594
David
Willoughby
2751 Kennedy Bridge Rd
Lancaster
KY
40444
859-489-2598
Richard
Weldon
590 quail Run Rd
Butler
Ky
41006
Kevin
Cummins
107 Fawn Run Dr
Georgetown
Ky
40324
859 312 2016
Doug
Wynn
157 Chase Loop
Benton
Ky
42025
270 703 7600
Michael
Garn
491 State Rt 95
Loudonville
Oh
44842
Shawn
Crose
307 Shady Hollow Rd
Dickson
Tn
37055
Mark
Richardson
593 Link Rd
Dover
Tn
37058
Kris
Hano
235 JC Prestage Rd
Pelahatchie
Ms
39145
Kyle
McClure
1525 Wolf Lake Rd
Grass Lake
Mi
49240
Kimble
McCoy
3000 Handy’s Bend Rd
Wilmore,
KY
40390
Tim
VanDerDloeg
220 Tanglewood Dr.
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Troy
Dickens
171 White Loop Rd
Clinton,
Tn
37716
865-742-0974
Chris
Hartsell
9225 Smith Rd
Kannapolis,
NC
28081
704-791-0309
Casey
McLearn
106 Sherrolyn Ct
Burns ,
TN
37025
615-925-9550
Cheryl
Mathews
4339 East County Rd. 900-S
Cross Plains,
IN
47017
812-667-6365
Sam
Coffey
234 Dave Coffey Rd
Leitchfield
KY
Jonathan
Huether
579 Twelve Oaks Dr
Mt. Washington,
Ky
40047
502-762-5372
Jack
Emery
800 County Rd. 1450 N
Carmie ,
IL
62821
618-382-7618
Frank
Williams
430 S St. Louis
St. Anne ,
IL
60964
815-427-6075
Kyle
Patin
601 854 6970
606-875-9150
270-868-0064
Next meeting
Next Meeting/Get together Sept 18th.
at Gerry Wethington's shop
Board Meeting 11am eastern time
Membership meeting noon eastern time
KTA will supply meat and drinks
please bring a dish
Gerry's Taxidermy
(606) 787-9916
16934 Knifley Rd,
Columbia, KY 42728
"
"His shop is really closer to Liberty Ky
Invite another taxidermist you know to the meeting. They don’t have to pay to join just to see what is going on with
the KTA
(copied from Taxi.net)
This past weekend my wife and I went to the Kentucky Taxidermist Association annual competition in Lexington, Kentucky. I am
someone of little notoriety in taxidermy but what was developing I had no inkling. As things progressed throughout the awards
ceremony they had a young man there that had killed a black bear in Wisconsin and was going to award him with his black bear rug. All
of these had been sponsored through a special foundation that I believe the ladies name was Bridgett. Sorry, but I didn't get the sponsor.
Anyway, from my understanding quite a few taxidermist had put this black bear together and this weekend was going to be a surprise
presentation for this little boy in receiving his mounted rug at the KTA award ceremonies.
Well, let me introduce you to this young 10 year old boy by the name of John Tyler Dike from Barlow, Kentucky was is dying of
terminal cancer and probably won't live past this Xmas. When the KTA officials presented this black bear rug to John Tyler the entire
crowd fell to there knees in such sadness and joy for this young man. I mean to tell you it was unbelievable for my wife and I.
OK, now I didn't realize it at the time but the KTA Officials had told John Tyler that they were going to present an award in his name
and for him to go through all the mounts that were there and to select the one that he thought was the Best. Well, he was being escorted
in a wheelchair throughout the competition room looking to see which mount he thought was the BEST. His family and friends thought
that he would choose a bear mount because he had killed a black bear in Wisconsin this past year. Well, that wasn't the case. When it
came time for presentation of the John Tyler award it was stated that now it's time for John Tyler award
Presentation for a Coyote full body mounts by John Griffith. I was overwhelmed and absolutely CRIED and when that little boy
presented me with that award I was totally flabbergasted and shaking in my shoes. I am shaking now as I write this. Anyway, all I can
say is that when you touch someone’s heart like I did that meant more to me that any RIBBON I have ever won. So, God Bless JOHN
TYLER GIKE and his family. They sure did know how to bring me down to below my KNEES...... All this was very GOOD.....
Oh, now I can say Thanks to Chris Barnhardt for judging my Coyote in the Master's Div; Yeah, I only got a second place but did I ever
get a FIRST PLACE from that 10 year old boy who is dying..... End of my weekend and below is a photo of John Tyler Gike
This was one of the BEST competitions I had been to in a while and One I will never forget.
Best,
John Griffith
Stearns, Ky
The KTA Certification program is intended to reward those taxidermist who have entered their artwork in state competition
and achieved (11) points or more. Only those points received in competitions sanctioned by and conducted by the KTA will
qualify.
All judging must be done according to the NTA point system. All points earned in KTA’s 1983 state competition will be given
¼ credits per point value. All points earned in the 1984 KTA State competition will be awarded ½ point value. All points
earned in the 1985 state competition and all future competitions will be given full point value. There will be a certificate of
certification awarded for each category earned at the professional or Masters Division Level.. These categories will be the
same as the NTA categories. All (11) points must be achieved by the individual taxidermist. Two or more taxidermist cannot
combine points in a category for certification. Only individual taxidermist will be certified and NOT the name of a business.
The certificate should be no less than 12 inches high and no less than sixteen inches wide. The certificate should be of high
quality suitable for framing. The certificate must be signed by the president and witnessed by the secretary, and dated. The
certificate shall only be awarded at the annual awards banquet that follows the state competition, and shall not be presented
at any other time.
Point Values
Fist Place
= 3 points Second Place = 2 points Third Place = 1 Point
Eleven (11) points = certification in one category
Members earning their certification at the last convention will be posted on the website and Facebook as
soon as the totals are calculated
“Lawyer”
At the last meeting it was suggested that the KTA acquire legal advice pertaining to “What are our rights if
KDFWR law enforcement visits our shops and/or homes”.
Below are a few questions that have been suggested to research so far.
If you have additional questions you would like the lawyer to research
Please email them to info@kytaxidermy.com or send them to 3908 Glen Oak Drive Louisville Ky 40218 or just
call 502 295 2812
Questions for consideration
1.
Can KDFWR or USFWL inspect or search parts or all of a business premises and all or parts of a home (if the
business is run out if the home) and/or business records without a search warrant?
1.b
If Officers arrive with a search warrant are we required to allow inspection of the entire facility or home or
are they restricted to specific areas.
1.c
Providing a search is permissible; when can an officer(s) enter and search,
1c.a)
If business hours are not posted.1)
1c.b)
What if hours are posted as by appointment only?
1.d
Can we tape the search and/or can we demand to be present and have other witnesses present before we
allow a search and or during the search.
or if hours are posted?
2
Do we relinquish our search and seizure rights if we must sign that we agree to allow inspections by USFWL
or State Agents in order to acquire a Taxidermist license? (ie: migratory taxidermy permit)
3
Can Wildlife Officers confiscate an animal or mount in your business’s possession without a search warrant or
court order.
4.
If officers confiscate animals or mounts can we demand a written receipt from the officers stating what they
removed??
5.
If someone brings the taxidermist an illegal or untagged animal and we refuse to accept the animal can the taxidermist
be prosecuted for advising the individual that it is illegal and not reporting the illegal animal or action?.
6
Are non employed or non compensated family members subject to penalties related to the business and/or are they
required to allow entry of the home or property if the taxidermist is not home/present or after posted business hours?
7.
What are the basic guidelines or barriers between business and home, family and employees related to above?
8:
What other issues related to search, seizure and legal pitfalls should we be concerned?
CWD Issue update
email to KDFWR
8/17/2010
Dear Gabe
I am writing this email to follow up on the status of the CWD talks we had with the Dept in May and
the follow up with the Commission's Wildlife Committee meeting held in July. It was the hope of the
KTA that the dept would be more open to the proposals we presented but it seems that the Dept is not
as ready as we thought to implement a plan that would benefit KY’s deer herd and all that depend upon
it.
We were disappointed to see language and hear the innuendos that infer that the KTA’s only concern is
about the business we are and will potentially loose and that we are a part of the problem vs a part
of the solution.
Business revenues are a real concern for us and likely for many branches of our government, we didn’t
try to hide that concern in our proposal and know full and well that CWD could also be a substantial
problem for our business. Thus our greatest concern is the effects CWD will have on Hunter
participation WHEN CWD reaches or is detected in KY.
We believed our proposal would help make KY "ready and able" to handle CWD when it reaches our state.
The KTA took an active roll in garnering support from all of the affected civilian organizations
shortly after our initial meeting as these were stated to be obstacles. However after the Commission
Committee meeting we feel that the dept did little to address the internal issues and isn’t ready to
address the situation with the same diligence.
Thus the membership decided at our most recent meeting to not allocate our resources and to wait for
the KDFWR to move this project forward before we spend more of our time on it.
We still remain positive and are willing to be involved in the formation of a solution and or to
participate in its implementation provided it is a workable comprehensive plan that we believe is in
the best interest of the resource, the sportsmen and our industry.
Sincerely
On behalf of the KTA
Damon Kustes
KTA Board Member
Don’t forget you can post an ad to sell your taxidermy, hunting or fishing related items on the KTA website
free of charge….email…
ktaxidermy101@yahoo.com
please give them your support when you can
McKenzie Taxidermy Supply
box 480, Granite Quarry, NC 28072
www.mckenzietaxidermy.com Sales: (800) 2797985
Dixieland Taxidermy Supply
410 Caney Valley Loop, Surgoinsville, TN 37873
Sales: (800) 465-4577 -- Office: (423) 3572345
WASCO -- Wildlife Artist Supply Company
306 West Spring Street, P. O. Box 967, Monroe, GA 30655 Sales: (800) 3348012 Web site: www.taxidermy.com `
Research Mannikins
P. O. Box 315, Lebanon, OR 97355 Sales: (800) 826-0654 -- Web site: www.rmi-online.com
Jonas Supply Co
1850 Dogwood Street, Louisville, CO 80027
Sales: (800) 525-6379
Web site: www.jonas-supply.com
Archie Phillips Taxidermy and Supply
200 52nd Street, Fairfield, AL 35064
Sales: (800) 423-8601
Web site:
www.archiephillips.com
Head Quarters Taxidermy Supply
900 Freedom Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
1-866-365-0130 Web site: www.hqtaxidermy.com
Van Dyke's
P. O. Box 278, Woonsocket, SD 57385-0278 Sales: (800) 843-3320 Web site:
www.vandykestaxidermy.com
Trufitt Life Form Mannikins, Inc.
1744 South Redwood, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Sales: (800) 874-7660
Web site: www.trufitt.net
` New Wave Taxidermy
3101 S.E. Slater Street, Stuart, FL 34997 Sales: (772) 283-7270
Web site:
www.newwavetaxidermy.com
Matuska Taxidermy Supply Company
1678 Highway 71, Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360 Sales: (800) 488-3256 Web site:
www.matuskataxidermy.com/supply.htm
Breakthrough Magazine
P.O. Box 2945 Hammond, Louisiana USA 70404-2945 Telephone: 985-3457266
Walnut Creek Hardwood:
2851 Doner Drive So., Beloit, IL 61080 800-945-9663
www.walnutcreekhardwood.com
REVOLUTION TAXIDERMY SUPPLY 13250W STATE RD. 77 · HAYWARD, WI 54843
PHONE: 715-634-7090 TOLL FREE: 877-REV FORM
Head Quarters Taxidermy Supply
900 Freedom Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610: 1-866-365-0130:
www.hqtaxidermy.com
Sivco furs
PO Box 66 ,CantiscioNY 14823
607-698-4827
Gunners Taxidermy
859-881-1594 121 A Dewey Drive Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356 USA
Taxidermy Today Magazine,
119 Gadsden Street, Chester, SC 29706.
1-800-851-7955
http://www.taxidermytoday.com/
Graphic Concepts
P.O. Box 640, Columbia, Ky
42728 (502) 384-2318
www.graphicconcept.com Dan Chase Taxidermy Supply Co., LLC. 13599 Blackwater Rd
Baker, LA 70714-6800 800 535 8220
Star*Fish Replicas
7958 Mainland Drive Suite 106,
San Antonio, TX 78250
(800) 647-4786
Jim Allred Taxidermy Supply 1309 Ozone Drive, Saluda, NC 28773 828-624-7507 -- Web site: www.jimallred.com -- E-mail:
jim@jimallred.com
Dixie Classic Panels 1691 Blakely Road - Oneonta, AL 35121 (800) 754-2175 www.dixieclassicpanels.com
Knoblochs 1850 Dogwood Street, Louisville, CO 80027 303) 666-9045: www.knoblochs.com
Al Holmes Supply Company Address: 1723 Rifle Range Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092 : (334) 567-7966
Hughes Forms 116 Amwood Place Madison Heights. VA 24572 (434) 929-5340
http://www.hughesforms.com/eigh
Ohio Taxidermy Supply 2440 State Route 83 Millersburg, Ohio 44654s. www.ohiotaxidermysupply.com/index.html 24
Special Awards Donated by NWTF Ky Chapter….. NWTF Double Eagle chapter….Ducks Unlimited….. RMEF…..Chemical
Oddities (Lifetone)
The Competition Winners list will be posted on the website as soon as the list is compiled.
1.
1.Wash your hands in a degreaser (Dawn Dishwashing liquid)
2. Rub deodorant on your skin…gel or stick..and spread it over your skin…
it’s not 100% but does a pretty good job…..
Register your “Service Mark” with the Ky Secretary of State.
It cost $10. Go to the site
http://www.sos.ky.gov/business/trademarks/ for info
(you can also register Nationwide through Legalzoom.com but it is a lot more expensive)
A “Service Mark” gives your business the same protection as a” Trade Mark” in the State of Ky. (see below).
Trademarks/Service Marks Overview
A person who uses a trademark or service mark in this state may file an application with the Kentucky Secretary of State for
registration of such mark. A trademark is any word, name, symbol, or device adopted and used by a person to identify his
goods and distinguish them from those of others. Trademark status may also be granted to distinctive and unique
packaging, color combinations, building designs, product styles, and overall presentations.A service mark is a mark used by
a person in the sale or advertising of his services to identify his services and distinguish them from the services of others.
Service marks receive the same legal protection as trademarks but are meant to distinguish services rather than products.
Trademarks and service marks are effective for five years and may be renewed within six months prior to the expiration
date. Registrants are notified of pending expiration at least six months prior to the expiration date. Conflicts over ownership
of registered trademarks and service marks are not resolved by the Office of the Secretary of State.
For more information regarding trademarks and service marks, please contact the Trademarks/Service Marks Branch of the
Office of the Secretary of State:
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by phone at (502) 564-3490;
by fax at (502) 564-5687;
by mailing your inquiry to: Office of the Secretary of State
Trademarks/Service Marks
700 Capital Avenue, Suite 156
Frankfort, KY 40601
KRS 150.411 Taxidermist's records -- Mounting.
(1) Every licensed taxidermist shall keep a suitable record for five
(5) years in which shall be entered the species of each wildlife
mounted by him and the name and address of the person for whom
the mounting was done.
(2) Any legally taken wildlife may be mounted, provided the wildlife
bears identification with the name and address of the owner and
date and place taken until such time as it is mounted.
(3) A fish and wildlife disposal permit, signed by a conservation
officer, must be attached to wildlife taken other than during a legally
open hunting season. Such permit will substitute for the
identification required in subsection (2) of this section.
Effective: July 15, 1988
KRS 150.4111 Sale of legally taken wildlife.
(1) Any person may sell the inedible parts of any legally taken wildlife to
a licensed taxidermist for the purpose of mounting. A licensed
taxidermist may buy or sell the inedible parts of any legally taken wildlife
for the purpose of mounting, except as otherwise prohibited by federal
law. Any person may purchase from or sell to a licensed taxidermist any
legally mounted specimen.
(2) Within ten (10) days after the end of each month, a licensed
taxidermist shall send to the department a report indicating the number
and name of the wildlife of each species which he purchased during the
preceding month and the name and address of the person from whom
he purchased the wildlife.
Effective: July 15, 1988
Sales and Use Tax Regulation affecting Taxidermist in KY
RELATES TO: KRS 139.130 STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 131.130(1)
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 131.130(1) authorizes the Department of Revenue to promulgate
administrative regulations
necessary for the administration and enforcement of all tax laws in Kentucky. This administrative regulation establishes
sales and use tax
requirements for service enterprises in general.
Section 1. (1) Persons engaged in the business of rendering service shall be classified as consumers, not retailers, of
the tangible personal
property which they use incidentally in rendering the service. Tax shall apply to the sale of tangible personal property to
consumers.
Section 3. If a person engaged in the business of rendering services also regularly engages in the business of selling
tangible personal property to
consumers, that person shall be classified as a retailer with respect to the sales, and shall obtain permits, file returns, and
remit tax measured by
the sales..
Section 4. (1) This administrative regulation shall replace Revenue Policies 51P440, 51P441, and 51P442.
(2) Revenue Policies 51P440, 51P441, and 51P442 are hereby rescinded and shall be null, void, and unenforceable. (SU21-2; 1 Ky.R. 144; eff.
12-11-74; 33 Ky.R. 2343; 3150; eff. 5-4-2007; Tam eff. 5-20-09.)
Link to information for Sales and Use Tax requirements
http://www.revenue.ky.gov/business/salesanduse.htm
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Links to apply for a Ky Taxidermist License and to register your business with the state of Kentucky
http://fw.ky.gov/pdf/commerciallicapp.pdf
https://secure.kentucky.gov/sos/ftbr/FAQs.aspx
More information at
http://kytaxidermy.com/Taxidermy-regulatory_news.html