Would It Be Worth It ?
 

Would it be worth it to go to taxidermy school ?
And start mounting animals .

Could you make enaugh money make a living ?

Thank You

RE: Would It Be Worth It ?
 

I think it depends on alot of factors if schooling makes sense for you. If you have plenty of money and it isn't an issue, plenty of free time to attend, and want to go full time with taxidermyright away, then school would make sense. The problem in the real world is that most of us who would like to get into taxidermy have full time jobs, little spare money, families to provide for ,etc.Most in my position usually start at home doing it as a hobby, reading manuals, asking questions and when good enough, take the test to get licensed and start doing mounts for friends and slowly build it up that way. It would take quite some time to do it. Analyze your particular position and do what makes sense. The Taxidermy school near me costs about $18,000 to go to. I think that if you truly have a talent for it, you could do fine on your own.

RE: Would It Be Worth It ?
 

I am on disability so I have the time.
I would be going to a community collage.
And I can get a grant.
I would start full time right off.

I just wanted to know if theres any money in doing it.

Thank You.

RE: Would It Be Worth It ?
 

Well then yes, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Taxidermists can make a good living, as long as they are willing to work hard at it. It is all up to you. If I wasin your position, I would go for it.

RE: Would It Be Worth It ?
 

There is a site called taxidermy.net. Go there and go to the forums, look around. Then find the orange button, labeled search, type in taxidermy for a living or something along that line. There is definitely a living to be made, but... forget hunting, fishing, etc. Hunting is during "the busy times", fishing is during "catching up time". I do it part time, work full time. Trying to build up a business. I don't want to do it full time. I enjoy it too much. But there are a lot of taxidermists that do it full time. I went to a community college and it was the best money I ever spent. Also if you're serious, join your state association. You'll get contacts that you'll never get without. Just my 2 cents

RE: Would It Be Worth It ?
 

I keep watching my community college for courses but they don't seem to offer any. I also want to add that you should only do it because you love doing it formost. Being motivated to do it for money as a main reason is bad Karma. You have better love doing it because you might find yourself working for peanuts on occasion, or your mounts won't have the quality they should have, being that you are striving to make x dollars an hour.

RE: Would It Be Worth It ?
 

It wouldn't just be for the money.
I love doing things with my hands.
I love to make and build things.
I also love the animals of the woods.

I was just wanting if it would make enaugh money doing it.
To make a living at it.

RE: Would It Be Worth It ?
 

Me too..on all counts.
Sounds like you found your calling.
Now go do it, times a wasting.

RE: Would It Be Worth It ?
 

u gonna be mountin some of the ginormus fish i catch at carolin beach lol

RE: Would It Be Worth It ?
 

If you really have the desire, then go for it. One thing to remember is that it takes some time to build up a clientel and you will need to sellyourself first, then your work.
Always provide the best possible mountand useonly the best materials - cutting corners will show up in the finished product.One of the best waysto get your name out is to contact local sporting goods stores and displayyour mounts there. If you have any questions, e-mail me and I be glad to help!
You won't get rich quick, but it is a very rewarding career.
Carl