TaxidermyXCentral Minnesota School of Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Rice, Minnesota
FishAbout Central Minnesota School of Taxidermy
Central Minnesota School of Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Rice, Minnesota, that operates as a dedicated training school for aspiring taxidermists.
They focus on structured, hands-on courses designed to help you learn the skills needed to start a taxidermy career or side business.
Their curriculum centers on commonly mounted animals and gives you guided practice on multiple specimens that you typically keep.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Whitetail deer
fish
- • Fish Skin Mounts
birds
- • Pheasants
- • Ducks
small game
- • Raccoon
- • Badger
- • Otter
- • Mink
Animal Mount Details
Instruction covers big game, birds, fish, and small game, with an emphasis on species that see heavy demand in today’s taxidermy market.
Students learn standard shoulder mounts, full-body mounts for small game, tanning, and traditional skin-mount fish techniques.
They report over 20 years of teaching experience, and note that some graduates now run busy studios in the central Minnesota area.
Classes are capped at about eight students to keep instruction hands-on and focused on practical, real-world methods.
Pricing & Turnaround
They list 2027 full-course tuition at $8,500 with a $500–$1,000 nonrefundable deposit, and offer optional species-specific tool and supply kits with set prices.
Courses run in structured weekend blocks over roughly 2–3 months, fill far in advance, and require booking early due to limited seats and a busy studio schedule.
They also provide guidance on licensing, tools, studio setup, molding and casting techniques, and offer optional tool and supply kits and lodging recommendations.
What Customers Say
Reviews do not provide clear feedback on the realism or finished quality of taxidermy work from the school or its studio.
One reviewer highlights that the school is fun to attend and that instructors are knowledgeable and helpful, indicating a positive teaching experience.
With only two reviews and one unexplained low rating, online feedback is limited and produces a mixed overall impression.
Find Out More
Central Minnesota School of Taxidermy is based in Rice, Minnesota, and draws students from central Minnesota and beyond for its weekend course schedule.
Contact the school directly to confirm upcoming session dates, current tuition and kit pricing, and to reserve a spot in an upcoming class.
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