I will obtain, and renew as necessary, all applicable licenses for the types of taxidermy work in which I am engaged.
I will fully cooperate with State and Federal wildlife officials and will abide by, and advise my client of, all applicable conservation and game laws, statutes, and regulations.
I will maintain a clean, orderly shop, with modern equipment, to provide professional service for my clients.
Rates for services will be clearly defined to customers before work is accepted. I will not misrepresent rates, services, nor otherwise mislead prospective customers through false or fictitious advertising. I will, at all times, conduct my operation and services in an ethical and business-like manner. I will not engage in "price cutting" other taxidermists in order to obtain more business.
Barring unforeseen conditions all work done will be done in a professionally acceptable manner and within the time period specified to the customer.
I will refuse to alter or falsify trophy characteristics. I will replace broken portions of a trophy only at the express direction of the client.
I will, at all times, provide for the safety and proper handling of specimens entrusted to me for trophy preparation, and I will honestly advise clients of any conditions that might endanger their trophy or its quality.
I will instruct customers in proper care of their finished trophies to ensure lasting satisfaction. I will also offer instructions to customers of proper field care of game to ensure future trophy quality.
I will contact the Texas Taxidermy Association Ethics Committee (TTAI Vice President) if unethical practices in taxidermy are brougt to my attention.
