Looking For Apprenticeship In North Dakota

[tarheels59]

I am looking for a shop in ND to do an apprenticeship with. I would like to make taxidermy a career not just a hobby. I am 25 years old with a family so a 8 week course across state would be harder to do, Located in eastern ND. If anyone knows of anything in ND or in western MN please message me.

[Alex B.]

 I am not sure about anyone that offers apprenticeship, I've been looking too. But I know theres one taxidermy school in ND called Dave's School of Taxidermy located in Newburg,ND. I've heard good reviews of it. Hope this helps!

[bullwhipcracker]

I am looking for a shop in ND to do an apprenticeship with. I would like to make taxidermy a career not just a hobby. I am 25 years old with a family so a 8 week course across state would be harder to do, Located in eastern ND. If anyone knows of anything in ND or in western MN please message me.

By looking for something close to home, you do realize that you are asking someone to train their own competition.
Not likely to have much luck.
I did find such an opportunity myself....it was in Maine. I live in Florida.
Ron

[tarheels59]

I am looking for a shop in ND to do an apprenticeship with. I would like to make taxidermy a career not just a hobby. I am 25 years old with a family so a 8 week course across state would be harder to do, Located in eastern ND. If anyone knows of anything in ND or in western MN please message me.

By looking for something close to home, you do realize that you are asking someone to train their own competition.
Not likely to have much luck.
I did find such an opportunity myself....it was in Maine. I live in Florida.
Ron

Most of shops up here in the area are larger and require more than one taxidermist. Most apprentice are hired on soon after they have completed their training(so Ive been told by taxidermist and apprentices) Reason I would like to stay in the area is I have a family and school up north for 8 weeks wouldn't work with children involved. But if I don't have success with an apprenticeship I will talk to Dave about breaking down the training into 2 week courses. I know the forum is a long shot but any shots worth taking.