Gary began his taxidermy career in 1993 when he attended and graduated from the Pocono Institute of Taxidermy.  Gary then furthered his education by attending workshops with some of the finest fish taxidermists in the United States.

Gary opened Bruch’s Taxidermy in June of 1994 and in 1997 he then changed the business to Bruch’s Fish Taxidermy and began to work solely on fish.  

Gary has judged many state taxidermy competitions.  Along with judging, Gary has given seminars at those same state competitions as well as the national competitions. Gary is currently a board of director for the Pennsylvania Taxidermist Association.

Gary’s hard work and attention to detail have led him to a Master of Master’s Certificate along with many other awards.  Some of these include the following.

*  WASCO Award (Awarded to most artistic entry)

* 3 Best of Show Awards

* 5 Best of Categories Professional Division

* 8 Best of Categories Master Division

* National Champion Warm Water Fish Skin Mount  

* National Champion Cold Water Fish Skin Mount

* North American Champion Warm Water Fish Skin Mount

* 4 PA Fish Commission Awards for Best Fish Entry

* 2 PA Taxidermist of the Year Awards

 * 1st Place Competitor's Award - Master's Division - 2005 World Championships

 * World Champion Warm Water Fish - 2005 World Championships