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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!

2025 Michigan Taxidermist Convention/Competition

2025 MICHIGAN TAXIDERMIST SEMINAR SCHEDULE

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Join us April 10-13 at Soaring Eagle Casino for the 2025 Michigan Taxidermist Seminar! More details to come—stay tuned for updates!

Judges

  • Gary Weir- Whitetails

  • Daniel Meng- Mammals and Gameheads

  • Tim Goenchan- Fish/ IRA's

  • Lowell Shaply- Birds

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

  • Justin Pohl- Mammals/Gameheads

  • Jason Viau-Fish/IRA's

  • Paul Burczycki- Birds

  • Kevin Hanses- Whitetails

for The 2025 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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