Taxidermy... A High School Club???

[absmithtaxidermy]

Hello all.  I was wondering if anyone has had any experience setting up a High School taxidermy club.  I am currently a Chemistry/8th grade science teacher.  I previously taught Biology and 6th grade sci. as well.  I was thinking about introducing some kids to taxidermy through the science club that I sponsor.  However, I would like to talk to someone who has had experience doing this.  Any feedback would be appreciated.  I know that there are going to be a lot of pros and cons.  I have only been able to find one article (some school in PA) on the internet dealing with this topic.  Any feedback would be appreciated.

[ccook63]

I have been teaching a high school class taxidermy for the last seven years as a subcontractor. The class is a plant and animal science class that consist of juniors and seniors from across the county and five differant districts. If you want to discuss this further I would be happy to talk to you about it. Send me a pm with your number and I will call you when I get back from my bear hunting trip next week.

Thanks,

Curtis

[Bucknut]

We live in a rural area with a small school. We have an ag instructor,who as part of his class, has the kids mount a squirrel/deer. It is well received and lots of fun for the kids.

Bruce