Calendar of Events is furnished at no charge as a service for our subscribers. Before making plans to attend any of these conventions, you should check with the contact person for any changes. Almost every state has an annual taxidermy competition, and the dates for some have not yet been finalized. Send us the following information as soon as the dates and location are approved—a year ahead is not too early. Attendees and supply companies need time to plan to attend. To have an event listed in this calendar, please email (not all caps, please) us your information:
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South Dakota Taxidermist Association. Ramkota Motel and Events Center in Watertown, SD. Contact Michyl Cahoy (605) 252-0221 or michyl.cahoy@k12.sd.us. Visit Southdakotataxidermistassociation.com.
The 44th Annual Kansas Association of Taxidermists Convention and Competition. The Double Tree by Hilton in Wichita KS. Contact Wes Becker at (316) 706-7645 or mnwtaxidermy@gmail.com. Visit https://ksassociationtaxidermy.com.
Iowa Taxidermy Association Annual Show and Competition. Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel, 1800 50th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Contact Tim Schroeder, ITA President, at (515) 231-7185 or timschro10@gmail.com. Visit www.iowataxidermyassociation.com.
Montana Taxidermists Association will sponsor the Western Regional Convention and Competition. Billings Hotel and Convention Center in Billings, Montana. Contact Autumn Evans at (661) 666-3587or chipclip@sbcglobal.net.
Minnesota Taxidermy Guild Competition & Convention. Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center in Alexandria Minnesota. Contact Aaron Reiling, MTG President, at (218) 443-1401 or wildfurtaxidermy@gmail.com. Visit www.mntaxidermyguild.com.