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  • Specimen handling and care, tagging
 16 hours
  • Anatomy and structure of specimen
  
  • Proper measurements
  
  • Skinning, fleshing
  
   
  • Salting, tanning
 4 hours
   
  • Manikin selection, manikin preparation, mounting, do necessary repairs and cover imperfections of mount
 12 hours
   
  • Finish work:
  • The instructor will demonstrate how to finish their mount because it isn't completely dry.
 4 hours
  • Business lectures at various times.
  
   
 

Class Requirements:

  
  • Each student will mount an animal no larger than a coyote
  • A natural habitant base will be made for the mount.
  • Mounting a rug will be demonstrated in each class.
 Small Mammal mount in progress
   
Small Mammal mount completion

Specimens: Student may bring their own specimens (provided that they are properly cared for) or obtain specimens at a cost from American Institute of Taxidermy.
   

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
After completion of the each taxidermy course, a Certificate of Completion is given to the student.

 Small Mammal Certificate of Completion
 
Smal Mammal class photo
 
 
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