Tips for Entry
Talk to a taxidermist about his or her career. The National Taxidermists Association provides a list of its members on its Web site, https://www.nationaltaxidermists.com, which can be used to identify possible interview candidates.
Attend the United Taxidermist Association Expo and Competition (https://unitedtaxidermyassociation.com) and the National Taxidermists Association Annual Convention and Competition (https://www.nationaltaxidermists.com/national-convention) to participate in continuing education classes, enter taxidermy competitions, and network.
Read Taxidermy Today (http://www.taxidermytoday.com) to learn more about the field.
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