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By CINDY MAHArf
Rappahannock Neva Staff Writer ;! As a taxidermist, Mike Smoot of Amissville preserves the beauty of wild animals forever. i > He taught himself the art of taxidermy eight years ago using books from the library. Other than some help from the Lee family of Fauquier County, Mr. Smoot is entirely self; taught. ' After practicing for two years, he obtained his taxidermist license from the Virginia Game Commisi sion. Since then, his business has been by word of mouth, which has kept him very busy during hunting season. During the season, he works on his taxidermy two nights a week
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