OK, Tell me. What does a REAL taxidermist look like?

LOL!

 

I worked in chemical plants for 25+ years and everything there stinks. I swore I would never again work in an area that stinks if there was something I could do about it. I get many comments about my studio not smelling like other taxidermist shops. I try to keep the clutter to a minimum but right now, getting ready to leave for MO for snow goose season, I can't walk thru the place. I do try to keep a reasonably neat appearance and there is ZERO tobacco use in my shop. I swore that after having to work in tobacco as a kid, I would never put the nasty crap in my mouth or lungs. Does the no-tobacco use policy hurt my business? I could care less either way.

 

I don't do any of those things, except wear jeans. But they aren't stained up and hole-y.

 

I don't dress to impress. Or try and put on a show. I am adamant about being clean though!. I always have a face full of snuff, when in the shop.With spitters strategically placed for access whatever I am doing I dress for comfort. If my old worn jeans, workboots, and t shirt dont satisfy your needs. Move on.

 

I'm short, but efficient........

 

We always try and keep our shop clean and good smelling when clients are here to dropoff or pick up their mounts. Im not old(40) nor fat so I dont fit that mold. I want to give people a good 1st impression especially if they are a new client. I wear a apron and gloves for just about every aspect of taxidermy so my hands are always clean, Mark

 

I like to think that I pretty much break every steriotype of the typical taxidermist



I always try to keep my shop clean and smelling good (sometimes it's hard to avoid..). I don't wear a uniform, but I wear decent jeans or pants and a camouflage shirt (helps hide any mess I MAY have got on me.. AND kinda goes along with what I'm doing!)

 

I dont look all clean and nice. And all my customers know my shop isnt ever going to be clean. I let my work speak for me...not my clothes or my shop floor.


This is what i look like on an average day of work.

 

Here is what a txidermist looks like,,,, two of the best!

 

damn i fit 3,4,6,7,8. i have 2 pair of jeens i wear, one is damn near white. i wear a leather belt with a buckle. my hands look like hell.

 

Ryan.....why are you building a log cabin inside your shop ???

Fawk you Paul!

 

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This is a picture of my favorite taxidermist. She doesn't fit the Garland's image at all. She is also a great flat artist and sculptor, VW mechanic, Photographer, computer whiz and has an MBA.

 

LOL George I think ALOT of the women would argue with you on that about her shoes, I see nothing wrong with them, they look comfy

 

she's wearing shoes?
I never noticed......( looking down)
OH YEAH......she does have some 'converse" style sneakers on.......( looking back up)
who gives a crap george........god you ARE old!!!!! LMAO

ignore him sweetheart.......you look just FINE to me.

 

all i have to say is Rick is a lucky man, and i could care less what kinda shoes she wants wear lol

 

Id say Nickie has fabulos taste