Schools for Taxidermy in Alabama

Taxidermy is the process of skinning, preserving and mounting vertebrate animals so they still appear lifelike. While mainly employed by museums, taxidermists enjoy a relatively strong job market. According to PayScale.com, the average national salary of a taxidermist ranges from $15,392 to $35,608 as of 2010. While you have several options for learning taxidermy in Alabama, you will likely need to take these classes from home or online, as Alabama has no specific taxidermy schools.
  1. Old Heritage Taxidermy

    • Old Heritage can teach you to mount a bird.

      Established in 1975, Old Heritage Taxidermy offers online classes. If you decide to go this route, you will learn under professionals. In this six-month course, you will learn how to prepare, skin, mount and finish standard upland birds. The school recommends these courses for people ages 15 and up.

      Old Heritage Taxidermy

      16153 North Wenas Road

      Selah, WA 98942

      509-698-3823

      taxidermyschoolsonline.com

    Taxidermy Home School

    • World Class Outdoors can help you mount a duck.

      World Class Outdoors offers home schooling that involves learning through DVDs. Master taxidermist Bill Atkins teaches students how to mount whitetail deer, fish, waterfowl and squirrel in the four-set DVD. With this option, you can learn from the comfort of your own home.

      Taxidermy Course by World Class Outdoors

      901 Fox Wood

      Brandon, MS 39047

      800-238-1070

      worldclassoutdoors.com

    Alabama Taxidermy Association

    • Alabama Taxidermy Association will give you the tools to become a taxidermist.

      By joining the Alabama Taxidermy Association (ATA), you will become a better informed Taxidermist. The ATA, an affiliate representative of the National Taxidermy Association established in 1975, offers educational seminars and conventions that will teach you the latest taxidermy techniques. The Association also keeps its members up to date on state and national policies. The membership year spans from January 1 to December 31.

      Alabama Taxidermy Association

      1691 Blakely Road

      Oneonta, AL 35121

      205-274-9663

      alabamataxidermyassociation.com

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