Montana Taxidermist Paul Klar | Cat Tracks Wildlife Design

Hi, I'm Paul Klar, along with my wife Twin, we own and operate the taxidermy studio Cat Tracks Wildlife Design in the tiny town of Broadus, Montana on the famed Powder River for several years. Broadus, a town of only 400, may seem a strange place to have a successful taxidermy business with its size and remoteness. However, Broadus is located between the population centers of Billings, Montana; Gillette, Wyoming; Miles City, Montana; and the Black Hills of South Dakota. Southeast Montana is also an absolute hunting Mecca. Trophy pronghorn antelope, whitetail deer, elk and most especially mule deer draw hunters from all over the country. For over 25 years, I've served and built relationships with many of these hunters through guiding services. This experience has given me great insight into the taxidermy needs of those who travel and hunt here in Montana and has allowed me to serve them well. Each piece that leaves our studio is considered special and is an endorsement of our commitment to excellence and personalized service. In fact, the list of clients who send us their taxidermy work from trophies taken elsewhere in the world continues to grow, truly testimony to the quality and attention given to each piece and each person. Communication with our clients is one of our greatest strengths. It keeps them coming back and also sending referrals.

Cat Tracks strives to produce a work of taxidermy art from each trophy entrusted to us. Each step in the taxidermy process is given great care. We use only the industry's finest products and tanners and we continue to stay on the edge of new techniques and products to bring you the finest taxidermy mount possible. A realistic lifelike mount that will endure for years.

The mounting procedures used in taxidermy are basically standardized, with most taxidermists using the same general techniques, supplies and tools. What separates one above another is the ability to recreate anatomical accuracy and the willingness to incorporate extreme attention to detail. While only God has achieved perfection, perfection is the goal. Also the use of custom poses and habitat scenes will truly separate one trophy from the rest as “special”.

When selecting a taxidermist for your special trophy, evaluate their work closely. Consider that “value” may be more accurately measured by what you get and not what you pay out. Consider also that the dollars saved are not worth looking at an inferior taxidermy piece for years to come.

I am active in the Montana Taxidermists Association, have served on its board and am currently serving as president. I not only enjoy attending and competing in state and national shows but feel it is essential to stay sharp. My pieces have won numerous ribbon awards and some special awards. Highlights this year were winning the coveted “Sharpest Mount in Montana Award” at our Montana show for a buck and fawn antelope pedestal and winning the “Sportsmen's Choice Award” at the Wyoming show for a life-size mountain lion. Also I was honored with the McKenzie Distinguished Service Award in Montana.

I take great pride in my work and will do my utmost to deliver an outstanding taxidermy piece.

Thanks for visiting the site and hope you enjoy what you see and that it confirms what we have tried to say.

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Paul Klar
506 North Lincoln
Broadus, MT 59317
406-436-2145
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paulklar@yahoo.com