
Michigan Taxidermist Association Mount Off
LIVE TAXIDERMY SHOWDOWN
April 10-11, 2025
Show Off Your Talent. Compete for Cash Prizes!
⚡ LIVE MOUNT ASSEMBLY | Individuals & Teams
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Individuals: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
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Teams: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
🏆 Judged by World Champion Owen Eldred
✨ Dynamic Displays & Habitat Showcases
💰 100% Payout – More Competitors, Bigger Prizes!
🕘 Judging begins Friday at 9:30 AM
🌿 Final Grooming: 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
👥 Spectators Welcome! Witness the Art of Taxidermy in Action!
💸 Entry Fees: Individuals – $60 | Teams – $100
🎉 Friday Night Social Hour – Celebrate the Winners!
📣 Register Today – Spots Are Limited!
2025 MICHIGAN TAXIDERMIST SEMINAR SCHEDULE
Join us April 10-13 at Soaring Eagle Casino for the 2025 Michigan Taxidermist Seminar! More details to come—stay tuned for updates!
2025 Taxidermy Winter Meeting

Judges
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Gary Weir- Whitetails
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Daniel Meng- Mammals and Gameheads
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Tim Goenchan- Fish/ IRA's
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Lowell Shaply- Birds
Vendors
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Ohio Taxidermy Supply
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Joe Miles/Hilton Eppley
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Pro-1
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Tad’s War Birds
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Precision Tanning
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Wildlife Gallery Tanning and Woodwork
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Kurt Ainsworth-Ainsworth Animal Art
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Huron River Replicas
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Rug-Be-Bears
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Bears Den Freeze Dry
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Gary’s Custom Pedestals
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Northern Pines
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Doug Godwin Woodworking
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Tru Bond
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Bob Fatheree Stands
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Anthony Kailing Woodworking
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Country Road Metal Arts
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H&H Fur Dressing
Judges Novice/Youth/Commercial
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Justin Pohl- Mammals/Gameheads
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Jason Viau-Fish/IRA's
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Paul Burczycki- Birds
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Kevin Hanses- Whitetails
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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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.
