About Drop-Tine
Aaron Simser - Award Winning Wildlife Artist

Aaron Simser is a Marine Corps veteran with over 17 years of hunting and taxidermy experience. Born and raised in Northern NY, Aaron grew up with hunting and fishing in his blood. After an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps with medals of commendation, he pursued a career of Wildlife Artistry. He is always striving for Quality! Aaron continually attends conventions, workshops and seminars to keep pace with the newest advances within the Taxidermy industry.

Aaron regularly competes in contests throughout the country and has received numerous awards for wildlife artistry excellence.

Current Awards
2008 Harrisburg Mini Competition
2nd Place Professional Whitetail
3rd Place Professional Whitetail

2008 Pennsylvania State Championship
3rd Place Professional Gamehead

2008 West Virginia State Championship
1st Place Professional Whitetail
2nd Place Professional Whitetail
1st Place Commercial Whitetail
1st Place Commercial Gamehead

2008 Eastern Regional Championship / Maryland
Safari Club International Award of Excellence - Whitetail and Cougar
1st Place Professional Whitetail
1st Place Professional Habitat
2nd Place Professional Life-size Whitetail
2nd Place Professional Life-size Cougar
2nd Place Professional Life-size Coyote
2nd Place Professional Habitat
3rd Place Professional Upland Game Bird

Upcoming Competitions that Drop-Tine will be Competing
New York State Championship

Aaron is a member of the Pennsylvania Taxidermy Association, West Virginia Taxidermy Association, Maryland Taxidermists Association and Whitetails Unlimited.