amelia, If you are located in NJ Why not try out the Garden State Taxidermy Association.
This would be a great place to meet taxidermists in your area and they have several great seminars.
Here is there info from conventions.
Give Dave a call I'm sure he'll be able to help you out. Good Luck
May 4th through May 6th, 2007
15th Annual Garden State Taxidermy Association Convention & Competition
Holiday Inn, Somerset, NJ
Contact Dave Kerr at (973) 786-7073 or visit the GSTA website.
http://www.gstaonline.org/