Adventure Bound School of Taxidermy

Adventure Bound School of Taxidermy in Okay, Oklahoma teaches the full range of taxidermy skills through week-long immersive classes. Owner Jason Delue and instructor Mark Pontius—both award-winning competitors with decades of combined experience—run a no-fail system designed to get students comfortable with the craft quickly.

• •Whitetail Deer Shoulder Mounts (5 days) - Full hands-on instruction with finished mount
• •Waterfowl & Upland Game Birds (6 days) - Learn from state and national competition winners
• •Life-Sized Full Body Mounts (5 days) - Master large-scale taxidermy
• •Tanning (3 days) - Essential skills for preparing hides and fur
• •Molding & Casting (2 days) - Add unique finishing techniques to your work
• •Habitat Building (4 days) - Create natural-looking display environments
• •One-on-One Classes - For students who prefer smaller format instruction

Jason Delue completed formal training at Missouri Taxidermy Institute and now runs one of the largest taxidermy shops in Northeast Oklahoma. His competition record includes Eight-Time State Champion, Two-Time Best in Show, and multiple specialty awards (Best Whitetail, Best Game Head, Best Mammal).

Mark Pontius is President of the Oklahoma Taxidermist Association and a lifetime member of the United Taxidermist Association. He's a national-level competitor with awards including State Champion Master's Division, National Wild Turkey Federation Award, and Master of Masters.

Students arrive with parts and pieces, leave with a finished mount and the knowledge to pursue taxidermy as a hobby or career. The clean, supportive environment emphasizes low-pressure learning with one-on-one attention.