The Final Charge is the name of an extremely rare taxidermy display developed in partnership with the Maine IF&W and L.L.Bean. A ceremony will be held at 11am on Saturday, September 26th to dedicate the display to a Maine-based outdoor-related organization during the L.L.Bean Hunting Expo, September 26th and 27th. I hope to be able to attend or at least make a trip to see this display sometime this fall.
The taxidermy mount, one of only two such mounts in all of North America, will be on display semi-permanently at L.L.Bean, encased within a specially designed viewing diorama. It will also make appearances at various regional events in a custom-built trailer, specifically made for viewing.
In May of 2006, Adella Johnson found the remains of two Bull Moose on her property in New Sweden. The moose had died after their antlers had become locked in battle during the previous fall’s rut. Adella then donated the antlers to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to be used for educational purposes.
IF&W contacted L.L.Bean with the idea of partnering to bring these moose back to life by recreating their battle and sharing interpretive and educational information about these moose with the public.
In addition to the dedication ceremony, the L.L.Bean Hunting Expo will feature two days of additional activities for the whole family. Whether you’re a veteran hunter or are just getting started, the L.L.Bean Hunting Expo is a great way to learn cutting-edge strategies, see the latest gear, take advantage of some great deals and much more.
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