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Students will be instructed on basic and advanced taxidermy techniques needed to master the art of Wildlife Taxidermy. The course is designed to be an intensive 12-week hands-on program of instruction for the hobbyist or student looking to become a professional in the field of taxidermy. The course will cover all concepts involved in bird mounting, mammal / game head mounting, and fish mounting.

Class size is limited to only three students per session. A basic tool kit will be provided to the student that will be given to that student upon conclusion of the 12-week program.

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During this time the student will learn all components in mounting the following:

• Two game heads
• Two game birds
• Two water foul
• Five warm-water fish
• One rug
• And two small mammals

We require a reading and comprehension level of 8th grade or you will not be able to enroll in the program.

Also important, because this a hands-on program, attendance is greatly encouraged and is necessary in the learning process. Attendance will be taken every class session by the instructor.

Please note that the East Coast Institute of Taxidermy Inc. is not responsible for job placement at the completion of the course.