blackbackedjackal:

blackbackedjackal:

Hey ya’ll, I’m Jackal. I’m a black lesbian and long time member of the Vulture Culture. I’ve been processing animals, writing guides, and sharing my love for the community for nearly 10 years! I’m completely self-educated, but wish to break into the field of taxidermy at the professional level.

I want to start my taxidermy courses near the end of this year (August/September). This is a huge step because taking these classes will allow me to get formal training,  gather information how to start my business, get my taxidermist licenses, and start making and selling mounts.

I’m starting off with a 7 day small mammals course and intend to take more classes if I’m able. I’ll have to stay out of town for the duration of the class, board my dog Lobo for the time I’m away, and pay for the class itself + class materials/food/gas for that week. After crunching the numbers, I’ll need about $3000 to cover everything.

I’ll be working sales/commissions through the year to help save up for the costs, but if you are able to donate ANY help is greatly appreciated! My Kofi and Paypal links are below:

• https://ko-fi.com/blackbackedjackal
• https://paypal.me/jackalandhide

I would not have made it this far without all the amazing people I’ve met through the Vulture Culture community so thank you all so much for the kindness and love you’ve shown me over the years. I’m excited to start this new chapter in my life and officially get Jackal & Hide licensed as one of the very few black-owned and operated taxidermy business.

Thank you all for your donations so far. It’s helped so so much and relieved a ton of pressure of doing this completely on my own. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much!

I found a place I’d like to stay and called up some places that can take Lobo for the 10 days I’ll be gone. Basically everything thing looks good as far as availability for October, I just need to put down the deposits.

Between now and April I’m looking at around $850 to put down the deposit for the class ($500) and a 50% deposit book a place to stay close to the school ($350). I’m going to be off work for a bit after Monday so I can finish up some sales items later this week, but once again, anything helps donation wise if you’re able! I want to reserve everything as soon as possible so that way I can guarantee my time slot then just have to save up from there.