The piece is being completed by Gabe Eng-Goetz, who is working with six local apprentices, including three Mars Hill University art students.
With so many ‘abuse for likes’ wildlife cases, NC Wildlife needs to have laws that prohibit disturbance of wildlife on state or private property.
“The Great Southern Brood” is expected to appear in more than a dozen states, including East Tennessee, part of which is home to the Smokies park.