What questions do you ask a potential taxidermist?
11-25-2008, 10:56 AM
#1
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Live = Northern IL, Hunt = West Central IL
Posts: 297
What questions do you ask a potential taxidermist?
Besides seeing samples of their work, what questions do I ask the taxidermist in order to select the right one for me?
I am looking for a reputable taxidermist in Northern Ilinois.
The buck I am looking to mount has double split brow tines - which I'd really like to highlight with the mount.
Thanks.
I am looking for a reputable taxidermist in Northern Ilinois.
The buck I am looking to mount has double split brow tines - which I'd really like to highlight with the mount.
Thanks.
11-25-2008, 03:52 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Iowa
Posts: 1,858
RE: What questions do you ask a potential taxidermist?
Besides asking to see examples of their work, I would ask...
[ul][*]Do they tan their capes or dry preserve them. (stay away from dry preserves)[*]Are they a member of states taxidermy association or do they compete. (not a huge factor if their work is good, but if they are a member or compete, you at least know they keep up to date on the latest products and they are always looking to improve their work?[*]Obviously price....but remember, quality usually comes with anice price tag.[*]Turnaround time. If their work is good, it might be worth the wait.[*]H*ll, I would ask them why they are better than their surrounding competition. Small little extras, do's and don'ts, etc. I knowexactly how to pick mine apart.[/ul]
But the most important is the quality of their work.
[ul][*]Do they tan their capes or dry preserve them. (stay away from dry preserves)[*]Are they a member of states taxidermy association or do they compete. (not a huge factor if their work is good, but if they are a member or compete, you at least know they keep up to date on the latest products and they are always looking to improve their work?[*]Obviously price....but remember, quality usually comes with anice price tag.[*]Turnaround time. If their work is good, it might be worth the wait.[*]H*ll, I would ask them why they are better than their surrounding competition. Small little extras, do's and don'ts, etc. I knowexactly how to pick mine apart.[/ul]
But the most important is the quality of their work.
