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S P O R T I N G C L A S S I C S • 115 "Taxidermy has become an indelible artform, and my friend Mike Jankovsky and his Artworks Taxidermy Studio are among the best in the world. And bronze sculptors Mike Barlow and Stephen LeBlanc are the best of the best in my opinion and are some of our favorite TV hosts, so it's nice to not only have great art in the home, but to have the work of these dear friends surrounding us each day." Bronze isn't the only three-dimensional art found in the Dorsey home. "Lance Boen's giant leather trout is an absolute show-stopper," said Dorsey. "When people see the intricacy of the detail in Boen's leather-work, they know that the piece is not just an original work of art but really a family heirloom." And when it comes to paintings that inspire the Dorseys, they look no further than internationally acclaimed wildlife artist and conservationist John Banovich. "John's work is in a league of its own. Once upon a time I used to run big outdoor magazines, and I studied a lot of art and artists and have found none better than John. He's a living master." But one of Dorsey's favorite pieces in the entire 10,000-square foot home is the stunning fish fossil from the famed Green River Stone quarry in Utah. "People look hard at the giant fish fossil, reach up and touch it, and then ask if it's real. It's really captivating, and we couldn't think of a better way to adorn what we called the 'Liar's Bar' on the TV series—it's the fish that didn't get away," he said. "But speaking of fish that did get away—sort of—it's one thing to have a great photo of your prized fish before you release it, but when you have that photo converted to a replica fish mount from King Sailfish Mounts, you have yet another intriguing piece of art for the Ultimate Sportsman's Lodge. Yep, if you're a sportsman, there's lots of good vibes in this house." n