Learn Squirrel Taxidermy: A Fun and Easy Beginner's Course

Curious about taxidermy? Our Climbing Squirrel Taxidermy Course is the perfect, beginner-friendly way to get started! Squirrel taxidermy is how many professional taxidermists first learned the craft, and now you can follow in their footsteps with this 6 video course.

Led by Master Taxidermist Bill Atkins, this class takes you step-by-step through the entire process, showing you how to create a beautiful climbing squirrel mount right at home. Many of our students rave about how easy it is to learn, thanks to Bill’s clear and detailed instructions.

With high-definition footage filmed in our state-of-the-art studio, you'll be learning the best techniques using modern tools and materials. This course teaches everything you need to know, including:

  • Materials, Tools, and Supplies Needed
  • How to Skin, Flesh, and Preserve the Hide
  • Preparing the Hide for Mounting
  • Preparing the Manikin
  • Setting the Eyes
  • The Entire Mounting Process
  • Final Detailing and Finishing Techniques

Whether you’re looking to start a new hobby or take the first step in your taxidermy journey, this class makes learning taxidermy fun, exciting, and easy for beginners. In just 2 hours, you’ll have the learned the skills needed to create a stunning squirrel mount—what are you waiting for?


  • 6 Videos

  • 0 Quizzes

  • 0 Worksheets

  • 0 Files

  • Intro/Tools/Skinning

  • Skinning and Fleshing Squirrel Hide

  • Fleshing Squirrel

  • Washing/Preparing Mannequin/Setting eyes

  • Putting Hide on Mannequin

  • Detailing /Drying/Painting/Completing Squirrel