Taxidermy License

[Leo]

As far as I know you only need a license if you intend on doing migratory gamebirds and intend on selling your work.

I would start with a large taxidermy supply outfit like Van Dykes they should know exactly who you need to contact in your state and have a vested interest in you pursuing it as a new business.

[hornaddiction]

Re: Taxidermy License

IC 14-22-21

Chapter 21. Taxidermist License

IC 14-22-21-1

"Taxidermist" defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "taxidermist" means a person who

receives wild animals or parts of wild animals for the purpose of

performing taxidermy service for any other person.

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

IC 14-22-21-2

Issuance; fee

Sec. 2. The department may, under rules adopted under IC 4-22-2,

issue to a person, upon payment of a fee of fifteen dollars ($15), a

license to possess for taxidermy purposes a wild animal or the hide

or skin of a wild animal:

(1) protected by Indiana law; and

(2) during the closed season for the animal.

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

IC 14-22-21-3

Expiration

Sec. 3. A taxidermist license expires December 31 after the date

of issue.

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

IC 14-22-21-4

Possession of wild animals for taxidermy purposes

Sec. 4. A person may:

(1) without a license; and

(2) for taxidermy purposes;

possess a wild animal not protected by Indiana law.

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

IC 14-22-21-5

Possession of mounted wild animals

Sec. 5. A person may possess at any time a wild animal legally

taken in open season and mounted.

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

I typed in "Taxidermy License" on the In. DNR website and this is what I found..

[RTF]

Re: Taxidermy License

Some states require it like yours and some dont like mine.

[RTF]

Re: Taxidermy License

Did you try your local taxidermist ? Most are willing to help and the ones who know the business inside out feel no threat from helping someone get going.