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Members of the Michigan Taxidermist Association have access to a variety of valuable educational OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES that enhance their SKILLS & PAYCHECKS!

2026 Michigan Taxidermist Convention/Competition

The general rules and categories for the competition are detailed on pages 15-16 of the pre-registration form

2026 MICHIGAN TAXIDERMIST SEMINAR SCHEDULE

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Join us April 9-12 at Soaring Eagle Casino for the 2026 Michigan Taxidermist Seminar! More details to come—stay tuned for updates!

professional/masters judges

  • Brian Hendrinks Mammals/Game Heads

  • Jonathan Wright - Birds

  • Gary Weir - Whitetail

  • Tim Perkins - Fish/IRA

Vendors

  • Ohio Taxidermy Supply

  • Joe Miles/Hilton Eppley

  • Pro-1

  • Tad’s War Birds

  • Precision Tanning

  • Wildlife Gallery Tanning and Woodwork

  • Kurt Ainsworth-Ainsworth Animal Art

  • Huron River Replicas

  • Rug-Be-Bears

  • Bears Den Freeze Dry

  • Gary’s Custom Pedestals

  • Northern Pines

  • Doug Godwin Woodworking

  • Tru Bond

  • Bob Fatheree Stands

  • Anthony Kailing Woodworking

  • Country Road Metal Arts

  • H&H Fur Dressing

Judges Novice/Youth/Commercial

  • Travis Walle - Whitetails

  • Curtis Cook - Fish

  • Shane Martindale - Mammals/Game Heads

  • Jake Sexton - Birds

for The 2026 Michigan Taxidermist

Association's Annual Competition and Convention!

The general rules and categories for the competition are detailed on pages 15-16 of the pre-registration form

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Check Out This Years Convention Photos!

Congratulations to our Winners!

Taxidermy, like everything else, is an ever evolving industry.

The MTA has been serving the people of Michigan for over 40 years helping to uphold industry standards, providing training and higher learning to members and non members, and dedicating time to local communities through volunteering in the teaching of conservation, hunters safety, other training programs.

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Membership Perks Include:

Educational Opportunities

Advice From The Experts!

Hands-On Training

Thank you for taking the time to visit the home of one of the nation’s largest state taxidermist associations. The Michigan Taxidermist Association is proud of our membership and our efforts within the state of Michigan to promote the art and business of Taxidermy.

The Michigan Taxidermist Association is on YouTube!

The Michigan Taxidermist Association is a 501c non profit organization dedicated to promoting the art of Taxidermy, education of conservation, hunters safety, and assisting youth and veterans with hunting and Taxidermy related activities.

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