Taxidermist license
Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need a Taxidermist License?
  Any person performing taxidermy of legally harvested wildlife for a fee must have a Taxidermist License. (ORS 497.238).
  
  
• Can I sell mounted wildlife with a Taxidermist License?
  A licensed taxidermist may sell a client’s unclaimed, legally taken, mounted wildlife except migratory birds protected under federal law provided that:
1. Upon completion, at least two written notices of intent to sell are sent to the client.
2. Two months have passed since completion of the mount.
3. The amount realized by the sale of a mount does not to exceed the original quoted price stated in writing, less any deposit received.
4. Taxidermist possessing a Fur Dealer license may mount and sell legally taken furbearing animals.
   
   
• How do I obtain a Taxidermist License Application?
  Contact any ODFW Wildlife District or Regional office or call the ODFW Licensing Section at (503) 947-6101 and ask for a Taxidermist License application form. Send the completed application and fee to the address listed above. This license is issued from the ODFW Salem Headquarters office only.
  
  
• What does a Taxidermist License cost?
  The annual permit fee is $111.00, which includes an agent fee of $2.00 (ORS 497.022).
  
  
• What are the record keeping requirements for the Taxidermist License?
  Records must be maintained at the business address of the taxidermist for a period of three years. At the time of receiving wildlife for mounting, every licensed taxidermist shall:
1. Record the date, number and kinds of wildlife received;
2. Record the tag number and year of issuance of those furbearing mammals requiring tags;
3. For game mammals and game birds requiring tags, record the confirmation number of electronic tags, record the date (month/day/year) and time (hour:minute) of issuance of paper tags.
4. Record the date taken, the county or hunting unit and state where taken, and the name and address of the person who killed the wildlife;
5. Record the name and address of the person from whom the wildlife is received and the quoted price for the taxidermy work;
   

   
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• When does the Taxidermist License expire?
  The Taxidermist License expires annually on December 31.
  
  
• How do I renew my Taxidermist License?
  Renewal forms will be sent to you each year. Simply complete the renewal application form, note any changes that may have occurred and return the completed renewal application form with the $111.00 fee to the Licensing Section (address above).

• Taxidermy of Migratory Game Birds require permits from USFWS