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North Carolina Taxidermist Association (N.C.T.A) Certification Program

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 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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