JANUARY 12-15,2012   UTA
The United Taxidermists of America First Convention & Competition. Pasco Red Lion Hotel, Pasco, WA. Contact Craig Lewis at (509) 547-3184, (509) 995-6299, or lewiswildlifeart@msn.com

FEBRUARY 2-4, 2012   FLORIDA
The Florida State Taxidermists Association Annual Convention and Competition will be held at the Red Rose Inn and Suites in Plantcity, FL. Contact Tina Pritchard at (352) 567-1521 or myfsta.com.

FEBRUARY 4-9, 2012   COASTAL BEND WOODCARVERS
The Coastal Bend WoodCarvers 2012 Show and school in the Aransas Pass Civic Center February 4 and 5 for the Show and February 6 to 9 for the Carving Classes. World Fish Carving Champion Josh Guge will be one of the featured instructors. Please send all correspondence to Coastal Bend Woodcarvers, Phil Roets, President, 122 Sea Mist Drive, Aransas Pass, TX 783326, email philip@philroets.com or visit: www.show2012.philroets.com or www.cbwshop.philroets.com.

FEBRUARY 4-12,2012   PENNSYLVANIA
The Pennsylvania Taxidermist Association Annual Mini Show will be held at the Eastern Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA. Contact Bob Evans at Aquabob1@comcast.net or (717) 350-0771 or visit: www.pataxidermy.com.

FEBRUARY 9-12, 2012   NWTF
The National Wild Turkey Federation 25th Annual Taxidermy Competition. Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, TN. Over $7,500 in cash prizes. Contact Karen Cavender at (803)637-7431.

FEBRUARY 23-26, 2012   WISCONSIN
The Wisconsin Taxidermists Association Annual Competition and Deer Classic, Shopko Hall, Green Bay, WI. Contact: Scott Verhunce (262) 629-1973 or visit www.wtainc.org.

MARCH 9-11, 2012   INDIANA
The Association of Indiana Taxidermists Association Annual Convention and Competition will be held at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Columbus, IN. Contact Brad Jones at jones_brad_nonlilly@lilly.com or (317) 645-3467.

MARCH 14-18, 2012   MICHIGAN
The Annual Michigan Taxidermist Association Convention and Competition. Contact President Joe Miles at (517) 795-3810 or VP/Competition Chairman Doug Veldhuis at (616) 405-0391 or visit the MTA web site www.michigantaxidermist.com.

MARCH 16-18, 2012   SOUTH DAKOTA
The South Dakota Taxidermy Association Annual Convention and Competition will be held at the Holiday Inn in Sioux Winters, SD. Contact Kyle Schlesser (712) 540-5868 or email: schlessertaxidermy@frontiernet.net.

MARCH 22-24, 2012   MONTANA
The Montana Taxidermist Association will hold its Annual Convention and Competition at the Holiday Inn - Grand Montana in Billings, MT. Contact: Ray Bicknell(406) 234-3200 or respond2rb@bresnan.net or visit the website www.mttaxidermists.com.

MARCH 22-25, 2012   NEW MEXICO
The New Mexico Taxidermy Association Annual Convention and Competition will be held in Taos, NM. Visit www.nmtaxidermy.com for more information.

APRIL 12-15, 2012   MINNESOTA
The Minnesota Taxidermy Guild Annual Convention & Competition. Ramada Inn and Suites, Rochester, MN. Contact Amber Wendolek at (320) 234-3792 or wend_lungbusters@yahoo.com.

APRIL 13-15, 2012   UTNY
The United Taxidermists of New York Annual Convention & Competition will be held at the Best Western Hotel (Former Holiday Inn Carrier Circle) in South East Syracuse, NY. Contact: Scott Wilkinson at (607) 664-6755 or visit the website: www.newyorktaxidermyassociation.com/.

APRIL 26-28, 2012   WATA
The Wyoming Association of Taxidermy Artists Annual Convention and Competition will be held at the Holiday Inn in Cody, WY. Contact: Lynn Stewart (307) 455-3549 or email: lstewart@dteworld.com or visit www.wyata.com.

JUNE 28-30, 2012   OKLAHOMA
The Oklahoma Taxidermists Association Annual Convention & Competition. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, OK. Contact Janell Reid at (405)224-7819 or email: janellreid@wmconnect.com or visit the OKTA website www.oklahomataxidermistsassociation.com

JULY 13-15, 2012   NEW JERSEY
The Garden State Taxidermy Association of New Jersey Annual Convention and Competition will be held at the Regency House Hotel in Pompton Plains, NJ. Contact: Paul Bacskoczky (732)887-5870 paulstax2000@yahoo.com or visit the GSTA Website: www.gstaonline.org.

JULY 17-21, 2012   NTA
The 41st Annual National Taxidermists Association Convention, Competition and Trade Show. Embassy Suites and J.Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers, Arkansas. Contact Greg Crain at (985) 641- 4-NTA or visit www.nationaltaxidermists.com

AUGUST 3-5th, 2012  MISSOURI
The 2012 Missouri Taxidermists Association Convention & Competition. Country Club Hotel and Spa, Lake Ozark, MO. Phone: (573) 964-2200, Toll Free (800) 964-6698 or visit: www.missouritaxidermist.org

2013

JULY 15-21, 2013   NTA
The 42nd Annual National Taxidermists Association Convention, Competition and Trade Show. Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Contact Greg Crain at (985) 641- 4-NTA or visit www.nationaltaxidermists.com

2014

JULY 14-20, 2014   NTA
The 43rd Annual National Taxidermists Association Convention, Competition and Trade Show. Embassy Suites and J.Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers, Arkansas. Contact Greg Crain at (985) 641- 4-NTA or visit www.nationaltaxidermists.com

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