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now but are reserved for two full-bod-

ied grizzly mounts still at the taxider-

mist, as well as other relics from adven-

tures to come.

Lighting was another issue I took

into careful consideration. Good light

is the key to a good man cave, and I

placed mine strategically in the ceiling

and along the walls. These included 12

canister lights and tracking lights to il-

luminate my heads from all directions.

My furnishings are a mix and match

The man cave is adorned with skulls of all kinds. It does

take time to get them clean and presentable, but is

worth it for the finished product. (PAUL D. ATKINS)

of various things we have found at flea

markets from Montana to Alaska and

all points between. My favorite is the

glass case that came from a general

store in Kansas. I use it to encase my

bear skulls, shed antlers and odds and

ends I’ve acquired during my journeys.

As a writer, I wanted bookshelves lin-

ing one wall. As a collector of signed first

edition books and hunting magazines,

this was a must in my man cave. My

bookshelves are just as important to me

as my trophies hanging on the wall. Find-

ing a great book written by a great author

that is signed and in good condition is an

adventure in itself. I also have kept every

magazine I’ve ever been published in. I

cherish those and count my blessings

that I’ve been as fortunate as I have been.

Last, but not least, there is a small

half bathroom in a corner. Every tro-

phy room needs one and I’m glad we

included it in the plans.

And there is still a lot of room on my

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