2013 Taxidermy Conventions Listed in date order (below). | Calendar View. | Alphabetical Order.
If you want an excellent way to learn more than you
thought possible in a few short days, make a date to attend a taxidermy
convention in your area. You'll see examples of innovative, artistic taxidermy
work in the competition, learn about the latest techniques in the seminars,
and enjoy the fellowship of meeting new friends with similar interests.
Attending a convention is the BEST way to see what the world of
taxidermy is all about. This symbol indicates an NTA sanctioned event. To earn NTA Award of Excellence points and National Certification points, competitions must be affiliated with the National Taxidermists Association.
Before making plans to attend any
of these conventions, you should check with the contact person for any
changes. Be sure to recheck this page at a later date. Almost every state
has an annual taxidermy competition, and the dates for some have not yet
been finalized. Send any updated information or additions to The Taxidermy
Net, P. O. Box 967, Monroe, GA 30655, or send us an e-mail.
To see the upcoming taxidermy events in a calendar format, click here.
To see upcoming event in alphabetical order by State Name, click here.
January 23th through 26th, 2013
The 41st Annual Safari Club International Hunters' Convention Convention
Reno Sparks Convention Center, Reno, NV
Call 520-620-1220 or visit the SCI website.
February 14th through 16th, 2013
The 32nd Annual Florida State Taxidermists Association Annual Convention
& Banquet
Ramada Inn, Ocala, FL
Contact Trina Pritchard at (352) 567-1521 or visit the FSTA website.
February 14th through 17th, 2013
The 37th Annual National Wild Turkey Federation Convention
26th Annual Grand National Wild Turkey and Whitetail Deer Taxidermy Competition
Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN
Contact the NWTF at 1-800-THE-NWTF or visit the NWTF website.
February 28th through March 2nd, 2013
The Southern Regional Taxidermy Convention & Competition
Whispering Woods Conference Center, Olive Branch MS. For reservations call 866-851-0393.
Contact Mitch Webb at 870-438-6786.
March 7th through 9th, 2013
The 34th Annual Pennsylvania State Taxidermy & Wildlife Art Championships – Convention & Trade Show
Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs, PA
Contact PTA President Dave Houser at (717) 957-3637 or visit the PTA website.
March 8th and 9th, 2013
The 33rd Annual South Carolina Association of Taxidermists Convention & Competition
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites (Phone 803-736-5600), 8105 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223
Contact Kenneth Jackson at 803-481-9660 or visit the SCAT website.
March 8th through 10th, 2013
The 29th Annual North Dakota Taxidermists Association Wildlife Art Show
Best Western Doublewood Inn, Bismarck ND 58501
Contact Secretary Raynette Zespy at (701) 247-2628 or visit the NDTA website.
March 20th through 24th, 2013
The 31st Annual Michigan Taxidermist Association Convention
& Competition
DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids, MI
Contact President Joe Miles at (517) 764-7277 or VP/Competition Chairman Doug Veldhuis at 616-405-0391 or visit the MTA website.
March 21st through 24th, 2013
The New Mexico Taxidermists Association Convention and Competition
Las Cruces, NM
Contact Vince Gallegos at 505-231-6342 or visit the NMTA website.
April 4th through 7th, 2013
The 33rd Annual Minnesota Taxidermy Guild Annual Convention
Timberlake Lodge, Grand Rapids, MN
Contact MTG President Shawn Bakken at (507) 378-2138 or visit the MTG website.
April 11th through 13th, 2013
The Mississippi State Taxidermy Association Convention
Holiday Inn at Trustmark Park (next to Bass Pro), Pearl, MS
Contact Kris Hano at 601-613-8019.
May 3rd through 5th, 2013
The 34th Annual Louisiana Taxidermy Association Annual Convention & Competition
Best Western Conference and Convention Center, Alexandria, LA
Contact Harry Vermaelen, President at 318-443-5644, David Loupe, Vice President at 985-441-0016, Darren and Rhonda Adams, Secretary/Treasurer at 337-477-2223, or visit the LTA website.
June 6th through 9th, 2013
The 33rd Annual Colorado Taxidermist Association State Championships
Moffat County Fairgrounds, Craig, CO
Contact Gayle Zimmerman at (970) 629-2065 or visit the CTA website.
June 13th through 15th, 2013
The 14th Annual Idaho Taxidermists Association Convention & Competition
Red Lion Inn, Lewiston, ID
Judges: Frank Kotula (birds and fish) and Barry Smith (gameheads and lifesize mammals).
Contact Terry Bennett at (208) 461-3155 or visit the ITA website.
June 13th through 15th, 2013
30th Annual Oklahoma Taxidermists Association Convention & Competition
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, OK
Contact Kenneth Bauman at (405) 247-5711 or visit the OKTA website.
June 20th through 23rd, 2013
The Alabama Taxidermy Association Convention & Competition
Prattville High School Gym, 1315 Upper Kingston Road, Prattville, AL 36067
Days Inn (334) 285-5312 has been designated as the "Host Hotel" -- ask for ATA rate.
Contact Jim Ellis at 205-274-9663 for more information.
June 27th through 29th, 2013
The 30th Annual Oregon Association of Taxidermists Annual Convention & Competition
Crook County Fairgrounds, Prineville, OR
Contact RJ Simington @ 541-883-2492
July 17th through 20th, 2013
42nd Annual National Taxidermists Association Convention & Competition
Crowne Plaza, Baton Rouge, LA
Contact Cindy Crain at (985) 641-4-NTA or visit the NTA website.
August 2nd through 4th, 2013
The Kentucky Taxidermy Association 31st Annual Convention
Crowne Plaza at the Campbell House, Lexington, KY
Contact Wade Calvert at (502) 867-9997 or visit the KTA Website.
August 2nd through 4th, 2013
The 33rd Annual Missouri Taxidermists Association Convention & Competition
Country Club Hotel & Spa, Lake Ozark, MO - (573) 964-2200 - (800) 964-6698
Contact Cole Cruickshank at (816) 724-0271 or visit the MTA website for details.
August 9th through 11th, 2013
The Maine Association of Taxidermists Annual Convention & Competition Cabela's, Scarborough, ME
Contact Paul Reynolds at 207-229-6012.
March 6th through 8th, 2014
The 35th Annual Pennsylvania State Taxidermy & Wildlife Art Championships – Convention & Trade Show
Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs, PA
Contact Becky Snyder at (724) 253-4374 or visit the PTA website.
April 30th through May 4th, 2014
The Second Bi-Annual United Taxidermists Association Exposition and Competition
Sand Hill Convention Center, North Platte, Nebraska
Contact Brenda Duvall at (715) 785-7828 or visit the UTA website.
July 17th through 20th, 2014
43rd Annual National Taxidermists Association Convention & Competition
Holiday Inn & Convention Center, Springdale, Arkansas
Contact Cindy Crain at (985) 641-4-NTA or visit the NTA website.
Before making plans to attend any
of these conventions, you should check with the contact person for any
changes. Be sure to recheck this page at a later date. Almost every state
has an annual taxidermy competition, and the dates for some have not yet
been finalized. Send any updated information or additions to The Taxidermy
Net, care of WASCO, P. O. Box 967, Monroe, GA 30655, fax information to
(770) 267-8970, or send us an e-mail.
Listed in date order (below). | Calendar View. | Alphabetical Order.
This symbol indicates an NTA sanctioned event. To earn NTA Award of Excellence points and National Certification points, competitions must be affiliated with the National Taxidermists Association.