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Monday, August 19, 2013

Hiring A Professional For 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.

You will be better off to asking people you know for recommendations rather than going through ads or directories. Do ask the person who made the recommendation what his experience was like. This will help you decide if you should consider his recommendation as a good candidate. Ask fellow hunters, shop owners, and other people who are involve din the sport.

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 you are looking at his work, there are a number of key areas you have to pay attention to. The eyes for example are quite the giveaways when it comes to quality. The ears and the nose should also be as realistic as possible. Moreover, only the good ones will be able to handle the lips and the areas surrounding it.

These people do not get by on talent. They need training so that they could do the work well. Anatomical knowledge is necessary and so is familiarity with the techniques for preservation. Do check if he has obtained the needed training from reputable institutions.

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 the rates. Naturally, the customer will want make the most out of his budget so he will want to find the lowest. Though a reasonable price is certainly desirable, do consider how good the work will be. Because of experience or reputation, some of these professionals may charge more than others. Find someone with a good record but charges an acceptable 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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