Choosing An Expert Of Bear Taxidermy

By Essie Craft


There is one way you can show the world your prowess as a hunter. That would be to bring home a trophy and to find someone to perform bear taxidermy. These taxidermists can mount the animal and preserve it in a lifelike state. There will be many to choose from so you need to keep the following tips in mind.

Do not be afraid to ask for recommendations from fellow enthusiasts. Having the names of people whom they have hired in the past will at least give you the assurance that your candidate can give you good results. You can ask other hunters, those who sell hunting supplies, and other people who are part of the community.

Do check what his previous work was like. If you visit the office of your candidate, there will probably be some samples to look at. Assess if the final product is life like, the body accurate. The right preservation techniques must have been used to ensure that the body remains in good condition through the years.

When examining his work, look at images of real bears and compare the real thing. Pay attention to how the ears and the eyes look like. Inspect the nose as well and assess if it looks realistic enough. When it comes to the mouth, check if the areas around the mouth are natural looking. Compare the work of several professionals before deciding.

Being a taxidermist is not just about talent. These people have to be really good at anatomy and they have to be quite knowledgeable about the various techniques of preservation. Training will therefore be a part of becoming a professional. Ask your candidate if he took up courses or if he has learnt through experience.

It is definitely a good thing if your candidate has continued taking up courses, attending seminars, and participating in relevant activities. This will keep him up to date when it comes to the latest advances. This will help him be a better taxidermist. Determine if he has a membership with a professional organization as these can also help a professional maintain certain standards.

Ask how arrangements are to be made. Remember you will have to ship the material to him and he will have to transport the finished product to you. Discuss how shipping is arranged. Additionally, you should consider how long it will take to complete. A longer waiting time is inconvenient but high quality work will need time.

Check how much everything will cost. Some of these requests can get pretty expensive so check first if it will fit in your budget. When you are looking at the rates to be applied, do consider the quality of the output. You will not want someone who cuts corners just to give their customers an attractively low rate.

Bear taxidermy is one way you can preserve your memories of the hunt and show off your trophy at the same time. When choosing a taxidermist, you will need to examine his previous work and consider what kind of training he has had. Discuss the ins and out of the offer and make sure that the rates are within your budget.




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