Below is the state association contact information and the 2025 taxidermy show dates that we are aware of at this time.
Alabama - June 19-22: Alabama Taxidermists Association Convention & Competition. Lake Guntersville State Park, 1155 Lodge Dr. in Guntersville, Alabama. Contact President Josh Stone at (205) 533-0414. Also contact Secretary Tonya O’Tinger at (217) 440-6294 or avianaddictiontaxidermy@gmail.com
Alaska
Arkansas - July 11-13: Arkansas Taxidermists Association Annual Convention. Holiday Inn Conference Center-Airport, 3201 Bankhead Drive in Little Rock, Arkansas. Contact President Sean Henderson at (591) 605-4187 or Lonewolftaxidermy718@gmail.com
California - May 1-3: California Wildlife Art & Taxidermy Competition Show will be held at the Shasta District Fair & Event Center, Hwy 273 & Briggs Street, Anderson, California. Contact C.A.T. President Kevin Tedder at (530) 227-7060
Colorado - May 29-31: Colorado State Taxidermy Championships. Western Heritage Center, 275 S. Spruce Street, Gunnison, Colorado 81230 (970) 641-8561. For more informion contact association President, Cliff Carney (970) 234-0262
Connecticut - May 31 - June 2: The New England Regional Convention and Competition. Hosted by the New England Association of Taxidermists (NEAT) at the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, in Windsor Locks, CT. For more information contact Wayne Rodd at (413) 562-1993 or cell (413) 896-4661
Delaware - May 31 - June 2: The New England Regional Convention and Competition. Hosted by the New England Association of Taxidermists (NEAT) at the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, in Windsor Locks, CT. For more information contact Wayne Rodd at (413) 562-1993 or cell (413) 896-4661
Florida - February 6-8: Florida Taxidermists Association Annual Convention and Competition. Best Western Gateway Grand, 4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, Fl 32606. Contact Theresa Durham at (386) 546-7353 ortheresadurhamfsta@yahoo.com
Georgia - February 27 - March 1: The Georgia Taxidermy Association Annual Convention and Competition. SportsTowne Christ Chapel in Macon Georgia. Contact Christie Yawn, GTA Secretary, at gataxidermyassociation@gmail.com
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois - March 13-16: Illinois Taxidermists Association Annual Convention and Competition. Northfield Inn and Suites in Springfield, Illinois. Contact Ryan Patterson at rlpatterson78@yahoo.com
Indiana - May 30-June 1: 2025 Indiana Taxidermy Championships. Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel, 9625 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, IN 46290. Contact Aaron Miller AIT President at finalfinishtax@gmail.com or (260) 215-3542
Iowa - March 14-16: Iowa Taxidermy Association Annual Show and Competition. Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel, 1800 50th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Contact Tim Schroeder, ITA President, at (515) 231-7185 or timschro10@gmail.com
Kansas - March 28-30: The 42nd Annual Kansas Association of Taxidermists Convention and Competition. The Double Tree by Hilton in Wichita KS. Contact Wes Becker at (316) 706-7645 or mnwtaxidermy@gmail.com
Kentucky - June 12-15
Louisiana - May 15-18: Louisiana Taxidermists Association Convention and Competition. Randolf River Center in Alexandria, LA. Contact Mike Brignac at (985) 688-1561 or ltapres@yahoo.com
Maine - May 15-17: Maine Association of Taxidermists. Contact Sam Cassida at (207) 975-2257
Maryland - March 6-9 - Maryland Taxidermists Association
Massachusetts - May 31 - June 2: The New England Regional Convention and Competition. Hosted by the New England Association of Taxidermists (NEAT) at the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, in Windsor Locks, CT. For more information contact Wayne Rodd at (413) 562-1993 or cell (413) 896-4661
Michigan - April 10-13: Michigan Taxidermists Association Annual Convention and Competition. Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Contact Marc Skutt at (810) 287-5919 or mwskutt@gmail.com
Minnesota - April 3-6: Minnesota Taxidermy Guild Competition & Convention. Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center in Alexandria Minnesota. Contact Aaron Reiling, MTG President, at (218) 443-1401 or wildfurtaxidermy@gmail.com
Mississippi - April 10-12: Mississippi State Taxidermist Association Convention and Competition. Eagle Ridge Conference Center in Raymond, Mississippi . Contact Dan Beasley at (601) 259-7826
Missouri - July 31 - August 3 - Missouri Taxidermist Association
Montana - March 13-15: Montana Taxidermists Association Convention and Competition. Billings Hotel and Convention Center in Billings, Montana. Contact Rich White at ricwhi@gmail.com
Nebraska - June 12-15
New England - May 30 - June 2: The New England Regional Convention and Competition. Hosted by the New England Association of Taxidermists (NEAT) at the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, in Windsor Locks, CT. For more information contact Wayne Rodd at (413) 562-1993 or cell (413) 896-4661
New Hampshire - May 31 - June 2: The New England Regional Convention and Competition. Hosted by the New England Association of Taxidermists (NEAT) at the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, in Windsor Locks, CT. For more information contact Wayne Rodd at (413) 562-1993 or cell (413) 896-4661
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York - April 3 - 6: The United Taxidermists of New York Annual Show and Convention. Holiday Inn in Auburn, New York. Contact Jerry St.Pierre at (607) 761-9709 or gtstpierre@gmail.com
North Carolina - July 31 - August 2: NC Taxidermists Association Convention. Greensboro-High Point Marriott Airport, 1 Marriott Drive, Greensboro, NC 27409. Contact Ryan Garrison at (910) 723-9029 or ryangarrison1@yahoo.com
North Dakota - March 6-8 - North Dakota Taxidermists Association
NTA - August 14-16: National Taxidermists Association 54th Convention and Competition. Embassy Suites in East Peoria, Illinois. Call Garvice Thomas, President, at (706) 499-7245
Ohio - July 11-13
Oklahoma - June 5-7: Oklahoma Taxidermy Convention and Competition. Reed Center in Moore, OK. Contact Travis Bullen at (580) 747-0096 or tbuller03@gmail.com
Oregon - June 26-28 - Oregon Association of Taxidermists
Pennsylvania - March 19-23: Pennsylvania Taxidermists Association State Taxidermy Show. Kovalchick Center in Indiana, PA. Contact Jens Jorgensen at (724) 699-0187
Rhode Island - May 31 - June 2: The New England Regional Convention and Competition. Hosted by the New England Association of Taxidermists (NEAT) at the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, in Windsor Locks, CT. For more information contact Wayne Rodd at (413) 562-1993 or cell (413) 896-4661
South Carolina - June 26-28: South Carolina Association of Taxidermists. Embassy Suites in North Charleston at the Coliseum, 5055 International Blvd., Charleston, SC
South Dakota - March 13-16: South Dakota Taxidermist Association. Ramkota Motel and Events Center in Watertown, SD. Contact Michyl Cahoy (605) 252-0221 or michyl.cahoy@k12.sd.us
Tennessee - July 31-August 2 - Tennessee Taxidermists Association
Texas - June 25-29: Texas Taxidermists Association Annual Convention and Competition. Killeen Civic Center in Killeen, TX. Contact Keeley Busbee-Smith at (830) 377-1359 or kbusbee-smith@outlook.com
Utah - March 19-22: Utah Taxidermy Association. Golden Spike Arena, 1000 N 1200 W St, Ogden, Utah 84404. Contact Dave Ferguson (801) 791-6617 or infoutahtaxidermyassociation@gmail.com
Vermont - May 30 - June 1: The New England Regional Convention and Competition. Hosted by the New England Association of Taxidermists (NEAT) at the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, in Windsor Locks, CT. For more information contact Wayne Rodd at (413) 562-1993 or cell (413) 896-4661
Virginia - March 6-8: Virginia Taxidermists Association Annual Convention & Competition. Best Western, 109 Appletree Lane in Waynesboro, VA. Contact President Matt Jones at (804) 445-3832 or Mjones0508@gmail.com
West Virginia - June 13-15: The West Virginia Taxidermists Association Convention and Competition. Days Inn Conference Center in Flatwoods, WV. Contact President Jeremy Simon at (304) 591-5024
Wisconsin - April 3-6: 2025 Wisconsin Taxidermist Association State Championships. Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Green Bay, 2040 Airport Drive, Green Bay, WI, 54313. Contact Olivia Herrick (Membership) at (920) 602-7977 or wisconsintaxidermists@gmail.com
Wyoming - May 15-17 - Wyoming Association of Taxidermy Artists
Below is a list of National and International Associations:
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