looking for a taxidermy school inmichigan

[neil duffey]

i would like to learn the art of taxidermy, mainly birds and waterfoul... i was wondering if any one knew of any schools in michigan(other than the one in alpena) and if there are any near the metro detroit area or even grand rapids. thanks a bunch.

[fish patroll]

i would like to learn the art of taxidermy, mainly birds and waterfoul... i was wondering if any one knew of any schools in michigan(other than the one in alpena) and if there are any near the metro detroit area or even grand rapids. thanks a bunch.
definatly check out the one in Alpena(Northeast Michigan School Of Wildlife Art)it's the best around i did plenty of research and that is where i ended up going.( it's the only one state accredited and recognized as a learning institution.)

[steveboss]

Bittners Taxidermy in Gladwin. I took his deer class and it 1 on 1 to your schedule. He does great work.

[gotduksikness]

Hey Neil. Last year I stacked up a few trophy ducks and I got a video and I did the taxidermy myself. It isnt that hard its more time consuming than anything. You will need some supplies. I pulled off some pretty nice mounts and I am getting ready to do some more this year. Try it, you will be surprised what you could get done, and save a bunch of loot in tuition fees.

[JJH]

I took classes at the one in Alpena as well...did a couple of quail. I enjoyed it alot.

Jereme

[ERnurse]

Is that school in Alpena Ralph Bolda's place? :dizzy:

Neil, Like the other poster said, get a video and do a few yourself, actually start with upland, like a pheasant, you can get them at a pheasant hunting preserve, much easier for a beginner to get a handle on technique, I could show you what you need to know, you and I are practically neighbors.

I have a box of ribbons I won at the state and national taxidermy competitions that I suppose qualify me to teach you :)


Save your money, or pay me 1/2 of the school costs :D J/K

Kathleen