National Taxidermists Association
Dedicated to promoting and protecting the art and practice of taxidermy.
I am happy to announce the NTA’s 2018-2019 Officers and Board of Directors. They are: Dale Manning – President Garvice Thomas – Vice President Amanda Weathers – Secretary Dan Snyder – Treasurer Kurt Ainsworth Jeff Mourning Shawn Shaw We are excited to have Amanda as a new board member. Amanda owns and operates Panther Creek Taxidermy
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We are excited to announce three more amazing trips up for auction at the 2018 Convention Banquet – come prepared to bid! These items, as well as the previously announced African safaris, will be up for auction at the Awards Banquet at the 2018 NTA Convention, Competition, and Trade Show. We hope to see
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For those planning to attend the 47th Annual NTA Convention, Competition, & Trade Show, get ready to bid on two very exciting African safaris up for auction, thanks to the very generous donations made by Lianga Safaris and Thaba Mahaka Safaris! These safaris are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities… come to the auction ready to win! Click the
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The 2018 National Taxidermists Association Convention kicks off on Wednesday, July 11 with our annual Golf Outing. All are welcome! Details as follows: Date: July 11, 2018 Time: 7:30am Location: Rail Golf Course, 1400 S Club House Drive | Springfield, IL 62707 Cost: $48.00/person Includes: 18 holes & cart The group will gather in the hotel
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The NTA is making a change to two of our competition divisions, effective immediately for the 2018 Competition: All female competitors will now automatically be entered into the running for the Delia Akeley Award, at no extra charge. There will be no extra charge for those who compete for Best All Around in either the
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Important information for any organization who currently is, or would like to become, a USDA Approved Establishment: Over the past year, USDA Veterinary Services, a division of the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, has established a working group to update and improve the process for imports of restricted animal
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June Contest: Pre-Register for the 2018 NTA Convention for a chance to win a $250 Visa Gift Card! Our May pre-registration contest was such a hit and appreciated by our members that we have decided to do it again in June! As an incentive to encourage pre-registration for the 2018 NTA Convention, Competition, & Trade
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The NTA is happy to announce the addition of a NEW bronze sculpture to the lineup of awards and prizes for this year’s NTA Convention! The new NTA Virtuoso Award is sponsored by PRO-1 Performance Chemicals, and comes with a $200.00 cash award! This award goes to the best display of excellence in “Molding and
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