Learn Whitetail Taxidermy

Beginner-friendly training near Greenview, Illinois. Work beside Jim Markley and mount your first whitetail deer step by step!

                                                             Call 217-968-1416 to ask about available dates.

Why Learn Whitetail Taxidermy Here?

 Where you decide to start your taxidermy journey will be the CRITICAL step in determining your success. There are so many options, so many ways to go down dead-end roads. 

 You need a coach who has decades of experience and has mounted thousands of whitetail deer. Someone who has encountered every problem and overcome each one. A coach who can show you the best and most direct path to your goals.

If you are ready to start, we are here for you.



Included in taxidermy class.


  • 6 days in studio, easier for you to learn, not a video course.
  • Form and all supplies included, so no extra cost for you.
  • Maximum two students per class, so you will have personal attention. 
  • Deer cape available if needed, if you just have a rack, that's ok.
  • Tools and layout tips, so you will know how to setup your studio.
  • Flexible scheduling, so you can fit this in around your life.
  • Business starter 101 course, is our new course designed to remove confusion on the first steps you should take.
  • 2 years of free consultation, you won't be alone, help will be just a call away.
Your Investment
$2,695

Someone once asked Warren Buffet what the best investment a person can make is. He immediately answered, "Invest in yourself."  

What Students Say

My whitetail class with Jim was just what I wanted. His ability to explain and show each step made the difference. I highly recommend this class if you really want to learn this art.

Jim Rowland ● student

This class was very informative, my deer turned out great and I had a very good time.

Chad Loy

I took this class with Jim it was a great time and great learning experience, I had a lot of fun.

Rusty Thomas● student

Unhackable Coaching

 I love teaching students whitetail taxidermy. To become a better teacher and communicator, I became a Certified Unhackable Coach. This experience has taught me to focus more on my students and their desired outcomes in taxidermy. Below is a quick clip of my mentor, national best-selling author Kary Oberbrunner.

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Get a Free Consultation with us Today!

Call now: 217-968-1416

If you love Whitetail Deer taxidermy, and want to mount your own or start a business, I can help you. This is something you CAN do. I would love to be your coach.

Jim Markley ● Owner Markley Taxidermy