Taxidermy
The curriculum covers everything you need whether you are a hobbyist interested in mounting your trophy, or seeking the knowledge and skills needed to enter the taxidermy profession.
**Participants must provide their own specimens for each class.**
**Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for each class.**
During the first class, students will receive a supply list. The cost of these supplies are not paid to the College; the student purchases them. Only the registration fee is paid to the College.
The instructor of each course listed below is Kenneth Smith from Boon Hill Wildlife and Wild Game Processing in Princeton NC.
Please note, inclement weather can cause the schedule to change. Students will receive direct notification from their instructor should the schedule change.
Basic Level Courses (6 weeks each)
Six-week basic level courses offer students practical experience in the fundamental techniques of taxidermy. Course topics will include, but are not limited to the mounting of small and large game such as deer, raccoon and squirrel and in the identification and mounting of ducks.
Course | Course Start Date |
Time | Registration Fee |
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White-tailed Deer Shoulder Mounts | Jan 16, 2024 Jan 23, 2024 Jan 30, 2024 Feb 6, 2024 Feb 13, 2024 Feb 20, 2024 |
7:00 pm-10:00 pm | $150 |
Small Game Head Mounts | Feb 27, 2024 Mar 5, 2024 Mar 12, 2024 Mar 19, 2024 Mar 26, 2024 April 2, 2024 |
7:00 pm-10:00 pm | $150 |
Large Game Head Mounts | April 9, 2024 April 16, 2024 April 23, 2024 April 30, 2024 May 7, 2024 May 14, 2024 |
7:00 pm-10:00 pm | $150 |
Duck Mounts | May 21, 2024 May 28, 2024 June 4, 2024 June 11, 2024 June 18, 2024 June 25, 2024 |
7:00 pm-10:00 pm | $150 |
Advanced Level Courses (4 weeks each)
Four-week advanced level courses offer students an opportunity to expand their knowledge and gain the skills needed to continue practicing the art of taxidermy at a professional level.
Course | Course Start Date |
Time | Registration Fee |
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Form Alterations, Anatomy & Sculpting | 7:00 pm-10:00 pm | $150 | |
Advanced Finishing Work & Airbrush Techniques | 7:00 pm-10:00 pm | $150 | |
Basic Business & Laws Pertaining to Taxidermy | 7:00 pm-10:00 pm | $150 |