I agree with the everyone's comments. You have to want to be a taxidermist, not get into it for the money. Also agree with Rich M. Some people are meant to due certain forms of taxidermy. IE, Fish, Cats, or K9's. The other thing you must have is a will to conquer any problem that you face. A good taxidermist has to be able to fix things like a short cut brisket, torn ears, broken skull plates, bullets holes, just to name a few. and you'll have to be able to fix the mistakes you make. Try sewing together a woodcock. The skin is like wet tissue paper.