Rod is a life long hunter that loves the outdoors.  He enjoys spending time camping, snowmobiling, fishing and hunting with his wife and daughters. Rod has recently decided to take up taxidermy full time.  In January of 2007, he enrolled in the Pocono Institute of Taxidermy to complete courses necessary to obtain his state certification. Although certified in March of 2007, Rod has done Taxidermy work on his own animals for more than 20 years.  Rod is also a proud member of the Pennsylvania Taxidermy Association. He has been named Best All Around Taxidermist at the 2008 Harrisburg Outdoor Show. Also at the show, he recieved ribbons on all 6 of his entries and was awarded the First Place People's Choice Award. The mount that was voted all around favorite was the fox/grouse platform scene.