Bill Yox

"There isn't a day that goes by that I'm not thankful for all of what the outdoors has done for my family."
-Bill Yox

"One important lesson I have learned is that hard work pays off. Whether I am doing my taxidermy work, hunting, fishing or just my everyday tasks on the deer farm, nothing is more important than the right tool for the right job. You never realize how much you use a knife until you forget or misplace it. Whether it's a knife or a multi tool, it's really amazing how much easier it makes your life."

Bill is well known as a World Champion White Tail Taxidermist. He is also a very sought after taxidermy judge. The taxidermy industry recognizes him as a favorite seminar instructor, speaker and writer. His work has been recognized by such major hunting publications as North American White Tail, Buckmasters, Outdoor Life, Big Buck Magazine, as well as many other books.

Bill and his family lives in the beautiful farm lands of Western New York. As a child, he collected everything from insects to fossils, and frogs to snakes. He was drawn to nature. This progressed to hunting, fishing and trapping. He now raises captive whitetail deer, which has helped transform him into a World Champion taxidermist.

He still enjoys hunting, as well as fishing any time he can. He likes to bring his children along whenever possible. Another outdoor past time that he shares with his kids is looking for shed antlers and also Indian artifacts.

Bill is thankful that his kids can experience nature and be outdoors to use their imagination. He feels that technology is very important, but he says we can never forget to put everything in perspective. Spending time and enjoying nature is very important to him. Bill has taught his children to enjoy, appreciate, and respect the natural resource that is wildlife and the outdoors. After all, nature is his livelihood.

He feels that enjoying and experiencing nature is a privilege, and one he will never take for granted.

"There isn't a day that goes by that I'm not thankful for all of what the outdoors has done for my family."

When it comes to knives, Bill is very picky about what brand he uses.

"I want a knife that is durable, practical, looks good, and is a great value. They have what I am looking for in both a knife and a multi-tool. With a lifetime guarantee, what more can you ask for? I guess you could say, that I prefer... Profero."