Affiliate Disclosure

Overview

TaxidermyHobbyist.com is reader-supported. We participate in affiliate marketing programs and may earn commissions when you purchase products through links on our site. This page explains how our affiliate relationships work, which programs we participate in, and how it affects our editorial independence.

What Are Affiliate Links?

When you click an affiliate link on TaxidermyHobbyist.com and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the merchant. This commission is paid by the retailer, not by you. You pay the same price whether you use our link or go directly to the retailer. Affiliate links help fund our content creation, research, and site maintenance.

Our Affiliate Programs

TaxidermyHobbyist.com participates in affiliate programs with the following companies and retailers:

Skull Hooker — taxidermy mounting brackets and display hardware
McKenzie Taxidermy Supply — foam forms, glass eyes, tools, and taxidermy supplies
Van Dyke's Taxidermy — taxidermy supplies, tools, and equipment
Bass Pro Shops — outdoor equipment and general-purpose tools
Cabela's — outdoor equipment and general-purpose tools
BlackOvis — hunting and outdoor equipment
Amazon Associates — various products (books, equipment, tools)

We may also participate in additional affiliate programs or partnerships that develop over time. When we do, we will continue to disclose these relationships clearly.

How Affiliate Links Are Marked

Affiliate links on TaxidermyHobbyist.com are marked with rel="sponsored nofollow" tags to indicate they are affiliate relationships. Additionally, we include affiliate disclosures on all content pages that contain affiliate links. These disclosures appear near product recommendations or at the bottom of the article.

Our Editorial Standards

Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial decisions or product recommendations. Our standards are:

Honest Reviews: We only recommend products we genuinely believe are valuable. We test products when possible and draw on industry expertise.
No Pay-to-Play: We do not write positive reviews in exchange for commissions. Our opinions are independent.
Full Disclosure: We disclose affiliate relationships prominently and clearly.
Critical Assessment: We evaluate both strengths and weaknesses of products we review, regardless of affiliate status.
Reader-First Focus: Our primary goal is to help readers make informed decisions about taxidermy supplies and services.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Endorsement Guides, which require clear and conspicuous disclosure of material connections between endorsers and advertisers. We take our obligation to disclose affiliate relationships seriously and aim to do so in a transparent, user-friendly manner.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about our affiliate program, believe a link is not properly disclosed, or have other concerns, please contact us. We're committed to transparency and welcome feedback about our disclosures.