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North Carolina Taxidermist Association (N.C.T.A) Certification Program
On August 2, 2000, the N.C.T.A Certification Program was voted on and approved by the general membership. The qualifications for certification in this program are among the most demanding in the country. The standards were set high but attainable by any member who puts forth the hard work and effort to be the best in their field or fields of choice.
NCTA Certified Taxidermists
Paul Willis
August 2018
Trinity, NC
336-410-1588
Whitetail Deer
James Burley
August 2018
Carthage, NC
910-639-9563
Birds
http://www.fowl-n-gametaxidermy.com
Ryan Garrison
August 2013
Southern Pines, NC
910-723-9029
Whitetail Deer, Open, Fish, Birds, & Small Game
www.garrisonstaxidermy.com
Jake Rouse
August 2016
Raleigh, NC
919-218-8177
Whitetail, Game Heads, Life-size & Habitat
https://jakerousetaxidermy.com/
Darlene Tarlton
August 2000
Taylorsville, NC
828-244-0948
Reptiles, Game Heads, Small Game, Original Art, Fish
Certification Qualifications
Must be a member in good standing of the NCTA and meet one of the three following qualifications in professional competition.
One 1st Place blue ribbon and best of category
One 1st Place blue ribbon plus 5 other points
Two 2nd place red ribbons plus 5 other points
Point System
1st place = 4 points
2nd Place = 3 points
3rd Place = 2 points
These Qualifications must be met in each category being only for NCTA members who have met all qualifications can display the NCTA Certified Taxidermist Logo.
NC Certified Taxidermist Dues are $50.00 for first-time Taxidermists
$25 for Renewals
Please make checks payable to:
NC Certified Taxidermist
To apply, please contact the secretary.
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