Oregon Taxidermy School

This class ROCKED! It was even better than I expected! I learned so much in such a very  short amount of time. Caleb has a great attitude for teaching, with his patience, attitude and encouragement for questions.  He will and does stop everything he is working  on to help you. He makes it seem so easy. I would completely recommend this class from this WILD & CRAZY yet knowledgeable and multi-talented guy!

 Caleb, I can not thank you enough for everything! You and Maegn rock!

Keli Ude

First class of 2010

Caleb is an excellent teacher and a true master of his trade, I've learned more here than I ever thought I would. 

If you're interested in taxidermy this is the person to learn from.

-Micah Bell

 Caleb and his taxidermy school not only teaches you the basic details of taxidermy but shows all the fine details that can turn a mount truely life-like. He is always happy to give a helping hand and there is no problem that cannot be fixed with one of his tricks (bondo it!!). He will always go just that one step further to make sure everyone's mount turns out great and that's what made this experience brilliant.

Always giving 110% to his students which is crucial in this sort of trade. He not only taugh us all we needed to know but made it fun at the same time. More like being around friends than going to school. The relaxed and comfortable atmosphere teamed with the seemingly endless knowledge & experience  Caleb has made this experience unforgettable. He not only let us into his workshop but welcomed us into his familyand his entire life.

Thanks again Caleb.

-Rachel Matthews

Caleb's school of taxidermy is top notch. He knows what he is doing and will drop whatever he is doing to help you so that you learn and so that your mounts are as good as they can be. One big thing I learned is don't give up on a mount, you never know what it is going to look like in the end. I would recommend this school to anyone that truly wants to learn taxidermy and how to do it the right way and not cut corners.

Just want to say thanks to Caleb for all the help. Hope that this five weeks turned into a lifelong friendship. Keep up the good work, you are a great teacher and am glad that I had the opportunity to meet you and your family. 

Thanks so much for all your help.

-Ryan Thompson

 I think your class is great. I was never afraid to ask for help and you

taught

me how to work out of

tough situations. I am really

happy with the way the

school went, I put together

some nice looking mounts

and left knowing the art of

taxidermy.

- Jacob Schultz

Learning this trade is something I always wished I could do.  After twenty five years of wishing I could, it finally happened, and I could not have chose a better person to learn from.

I would bet everyone out there has at least one mount on the wall they think looks pretty good.  After being taught the right way by Caleb, that mount you thought looked pretty good will look really bad next to your work.

Student in May/June 2009

-John Kiser

*Taxidermist for the rest of my life!

P.S. I love to hunt, but now I can’t wait to do my own mounts.

            Thank you for everything Caleb

Hi my name is Donna,

I enrolled in Caleb’s Taxidermy school this last spring, May of 2008, and may I tell you it was the best thing I have done.

            Caleb is very knowledgeable in the art of taxidermy, a very one on one instructor; you can never ask too many questions.  He makes sure that you really get it before moving on from skinning to the final touches.  He shows you different ways to do the process, and what works better for your individual needs.  I got to observe him doing his animals and then he walked me through mine.  I think it is so important to actually see the process done, and then to be able to accomplish my own.  I did a full Bear mount, 2 Buck shoulder mounts, Badger rug, Canadian goose, Mallard duck, 2 European plaques, full Fox mount, and a Fish.  When I brought all those home I got so many compliments.  I now have several orders; 5 buck shoulder mounts, raccoon and a skunk so I better get busy! 

            Can I say again Caleb is a top notch instructor and now a great friend.  He went above and beyond the call of teacher.  I would encourage anyone out there who is thinking about going to a Taxidermy School this is the one!

Donna McClintick

Eagle Point, Oregon