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Post by riverrat on Apr 20, 2008 18:35:51 GMT -5
I kind of slacked off the question for today with hunting season, and we were getting a lot of new post the last couple of mounts. It seams to have slacked off a little the last week or two so it must be time to start up again. If anyone has questions they would like to see please forward them to me via PM and I will see if I can keep up with the question for today.
Question for today: After I finish high school could I make a living in the taxidermy field?
What do you think, any ideas for someone still in high school.
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Post by jwj4856 on Apr 20, 2008 21:08:27 GMT -5
In the town I grew up in I would say yes because there was only one taxidermist within 50 miles and he moved the year after I graduated, but at that time I was not really interested in taxidermy, my interest was pan mounting whatever I killed or caught and our favorite preservative was the hot crisco method, so I went on to college, got my degree and got my Professional Land Surveyors license and started my business that lasted till 4 years ago when I retired and sold business so now I am only parttime taxidermy.
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Post by jonny on Apr 21, 2008 8:03:59 GMT -5
For my area I would have to say no theres got to be at least 10 taxidermist with in a 50 mile radius from me plus you need a good reputation word of mouth and that takes a long time to establish. But do a lot of homework maybe it would work out never say never.
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Post by riverrat on Apr 22, 2008 10:29:30 GMT -5
I would suggest that someone just getting ready to get out of high school should look for a trade or profession that has benefits. It won't be to long and you will probably have a family involved and insurance and health benefits are important. If you are handy and know your tools skilled trades are something the computer gurus will never be able to replace. If you are more inclined to books I do not see robotic doctors and lawyers in the future. Taxidermy is not a necessity for people I can not see someone making a real killing in this line of work especially with all the back yard taxidermist you have in the field. Try taxidermy as a hobby to start and see how it goes for you.
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