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://unitedtaxidermistassociation.com/expo-info) and the National Taxidermists Association Annual Convention, Competition, and Trade Show (https://nationaltaxidermists.com/competition) to participate in continuing education classes, enter taxidermy competitions, and network.
Read Breakthrough (https://breakthroughmagazine.com/) to learn more about the field.
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