{"id":2,"date":"2017-08-11T21:48:53","date_gmt":"2017-08-11T21:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/centralminnesotaschooloftaxidermy.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-04-21T19:37:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T19:37:33","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/centralminnesotaschooloftaxidermy.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CENTRAL MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF TAXIDERMY<br \/><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>310 West main St Rice MN 56367<\/strong><br \/><strong>Telephone 320-393-2825 call or text.<\/strong><br \/><strong>Email <a href=\"mailto:trailsendrice@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trailsendrice@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>(Note: If no response after emailing &#8211; Check your spam account)<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><br \/>2026 and 2027 Class Schedule is <a href=\"https:\/\/centralminnesotaschooloftaxidermy.com\/?page_id=220\">HERE<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">We have one spot open for upcoming deer only class. Dates are <\/span><\/strong><br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">May 16-17&#8230;&#8230;Fleshing Capes<\/span><\/strong><br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">June 19-20&#8230;..Prepping capes back from tannery<\/span><\/strong><br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">July 10-11-12&#8230;.. Setting antlers, prepping forms and mounting deer.<\/span><\/strong><br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">July 19&#8230;..Finish work<\/span><\/strong><br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Call or text me if you interested 320-393-2825&#8230;John<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2027 Session openings<br \/>Winter Session &#8211; Full<\/strong><br \/><strong>1 Opening for Spring<\/strong><br \/><strong>6 Openings for Summer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>2026 sessions <\/strong><br><strong>All sessions full.<br><br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">2027 Tuition for the entire course will be $8,500.<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Sign up for a class with openings with a $500 down payment &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/square.link\/u\/xfoMnjMR\">HERE<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Note: In Notes to Seller Please enter your desired course &#8211; <strong>Year &amp; Winter, Spring, Summer or SS.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Rice Area Sportsmen&#8217;s Club Environmental Education Scholarship Form<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/centralminnesotaschooloftaxidermy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RASC-Environmental-Education-Scholarship-Application-Form-Updated-12-2-25.pdf\">Click Here to open the form.\u00a0<\/a> <br \/>Applicants need to follow the form as closely as possible.<br \/>Competed forms need to be submitted by March 31st.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Watch the Minnesota Bound video below which aired in 2025!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"School of Taxidermy | Minnesota Bound\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/53bx-I-5H-E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-355  alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/centralminnesotaschooloftaxidermy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/school-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"386\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centralminnesotaschooloftaxidermy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/school-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/centralminnesotaschooloftaxidermy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/school.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have been waiting to begin a career in taxidermy? Now is the time! It is the golden age right now post pandemic. Have you tried to bring something into a taxidermist lately? Wait times are now running 12 -18 months and a lot of taxidermists are not doing fish anymore because of the workload of other specimens. Prices are also reflecting workloads, they are steadily on the increase to stem the flow and volume of work coming through the door. In my opinion the pandemic we just went through has meant a lot of folks were tired of being pent up inside and so decided to spend it outdoors hunting and fishing and taxidermist are reaping the benefits right now. At our studio we are getting $1000 a deer head and $800 a walleye and everything else is heading up as well. If you are interested in learning the art of Taxidermy, we can help you reach your goal! Whether you just want to do it for friends and family or open a full-fledged taxidermy studio!\u00a0 We have been teaching for the past 20 years and some of our students have the busiest studios in the central MN area after they completed training in our taxidermy school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will teach you the methods of taxidermy on the following specimens Whitetail Deer, Fish, Birds, and Small Game. The most mounted animals in the industry nationwide!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also will talk you through licensing within YOUR state to make sure you are compliant with the laws!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover learning tools and further education once you have completed the course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You will receive 2 deer shoulder mounts (most students bring in their own antlers as it makes the mount more personnel), 4 fish, 2 birds, and one life size small game.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Taxidermy Kits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With thousands of items to choose from in the industry it can be a bit overwhelming when setting up your studio. We have simplified it for you when ordering supplies you will need to get your location up and running. We feel these &#8220;kits&#8221; have 95 % of the tools you will need to get up and running! At the beginning\u00a0of each class we will ask the students if they would like one of these kits and will order everything needed so when they leave they can immediately\u00a0start working as soon as they graduate!! We not only do this for the full course but the Species Specific\u00a0courses as well! Following is the breakdown costs for the kits to fit your needs! A lot of the tools are interchangeable\u00a0from one species\u00a0to the next so let&#8217;s say you take birds and fish class&#8230;. we will make adjustments on the price of the two kits accordingly. If you are over time going to take every class separately\u00a0you would probably be better ordering the full kit right away.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>Full studio&#8230;.. $2750<\/div>\n<div>Birds&#8230;..$1450<\/div>\n<div>Fish&#8230;.. $1550<\/div>\n<div>Small Game&#8230;..$1600<\/div>\n<div>Deer Heads&#8230;..$1900<\/div>\n<h3><strong><em>Students&#8217; personal specimens (If you don&#8217;t have needed specimens, we supply them at no extra cost)<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>We do allow our students to bring their own specimens. In fact we encourage it as it\u00a0makes it more personal\u00a0for them when mounting\u00a0them. Example a child&#8217;s first fish or deer. We do have some requirements\u00a0the specimens must meet though in order to bring them. Fish&#8230;we try to keep fish of the same species\u00a0in class and walleyes are the best to learn on. If you&#8217;d like to bring your own fish we would like 4 walleyes preferably between the lengths\u00a0of 20-23 inches nose to tail. Birds&#8230;. one pheasant and one duck are required. Try to make sure they are not shot up or dog chewed and all the wing bones and leg bones are in good shape. Deer heads&#8230; if you or someone\u00a0you know shoots a deer and would like to mount it in class, by all means call us and we can take the cape off and put it in the freezer for you with your name on it and when class begins you have one or 2 to work on of your own. If you are traveling\u00a0a distance, have your local taxidermist remove the cape for you and bring it and the rack to class. For small game\u00a0please do not bring in any fox or coyotes! No canines. Only bring in coon, badger, otter, mink only please. Please bring in all specimens\u00a0the first day of class and we will go over them to make sure they are all usable.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Minimum age requirement<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We like our students to be at least 17 years of age. At this age it will allow them to drive to school without having to be chauffeured. They are also more mature and able to better handle the power tools that are in class. They are also more responsible with their phones should we need to call them with any pertinent information.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Casting and Molding Techniques<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We will be incorporating Casting and Molding into our curriculum. Each student will learn how to cast bird heads, deer noses and ear buts. With this information they can save large amounts of money by casting your own specimens&#8217; anatomy. We will also be going over antler replication as well through various demonstrations. With bird heads going for $10-$15 a piece this will save you a lot of cash if you will be doing a bunch of birds!<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Structured Class Schedule<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Please see above Class Dates Tab for our updated schedules and how many positions are still available. We have a Winter, Spring, and Summer classes available. Most classes will be held on a 2-4 day week mostly around the weekend schedule. Call or text me if you have any questions. 320-393-2825<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em><br \/>Species Specific Classes<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"adn ads\" data-message-id=\"#msg-f:1685634788923043629\" data-legacy-message-id=\"176493e8decc6f2d\">\n<div class=\"gs\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div id=\":54s\" class=\"ii gt\">\n<div id=\":54r\" class=\"a3s aiL \">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We do offer Species Specific (SS) classes, for example if you want to only do deer heads, we can cater to your needs BUT we must cater to our full-time students first so SS classes will only be offered if there is room available. We have 8 workstations and if one or more are open we can then take on the SS individuals. We will know if we have any spots available 1 week out from beginning of class, what works best is to call us and get on a call back list and 1 week out from the beginning of class if there are openings, we will call you to see if you are still interested.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>320-393-2825 Central Minnesota School of Taxidermy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Below are current prices for species specific classes.<\/p>\n<p>WHITETAIL DEER\u2026$2750.00 \u2013 Estimated hours for Deer Class (2 deer) 22-30 hours.<\/p>\n<p>BIRDS\u2026$2250.00 \u2013 Estimated hours for Bird Class (2 birds) 10-15 hours<\/p>\n<p>FISH\u2026$2250.00 \u2013 Estimated hours for Fish Class (4 fish) 15-20 hours<\/p>\n<p>SMALL MAMMALS\u2026$2250.00 \u2013 Estimated hours for Small Game Class (1 small mammal ) 11-15 hours<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>TANNING CLASSES<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have set the dates for the Dec 2026 tanning classes&#8230;You will be required to bring in 2 salted but not dried deer capes. We cover deer cape tanning for mounts and small game dry tanning techniques.<br \/><strong>FIRST CLASS<\/strong><br \/>Friday 4th<br \/>Saturday 5th<br \/>Sunday 6th<br \/><strong>SECOND CLASS<\/strong><br \/>Monday 7th<br \/>Tuesday 8th<br \/>Wednesday 9th<br \/>Call us to reserve a spot these fill up fast!! 320-393-2825<\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Job Placement<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>From time-to-time taxidermy shops from around the country and locally call us for<br \/>referrals for those looking to work in the industry. We gladly send them our<br \/>students contact info, if the student agrees, and some have gone on to work at<br \/>some of the biggest shops in the country and also the local area!! Even Alaska!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>New to the curriculum!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We will be serving the students lunch on Saturdays during class!!!Elk roast, BBQ sandwiches, venison brats, many more items! Can\u2019t mount on an empty stomach!! \ufffc<\/p>\n<div class=\"\">\n<div id=\":54s\" class=\"ii gt\">\n<p><em><strong>We encourage ALL to attend the first day of the full course introduction day as <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>this is where a lot of industry questions are covered. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Please make tuition checks out to \u2013 <strong>Central Minnesota School of Taxidermy<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>View Video by Newspaper Saint Cloud Times &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sctimes.com\/videos\/sports\/2015\/02\/21\/23793887\/?cookies=&amp;from=global\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div id=\":54s\" class=\"ii gt\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Taxidermy School Is Located in Central Minnesota.<\/strong><br \/><strong> 310 West Main St. Rice, MN<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CENTRAL MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF TAXIDERMY 310 West main St Rice MN 56367Telephone 320-393-2825 call or text.Email trailsendrice@gmail.com(Note: If no response after emailing &#8211; Check your spam account) 2026 and 2027 Class Schedule is HERE We have one spot open for upcoming deer only class. 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