Convention promises fun, memorable meetings - MultiBriefs

People attend NTA conventions for a variety of reasons. Below are a few of the comments from the past…Vincent W. said, “I
attend the NTA show to visit with the supply companies. I love to get to know other taxidermists, be a mentor and find a mentor.
I have found that I have grown and learned the most by being involved and networking at the NTA show.” John H. said, “I
shared a room with another taxidermist one year because we were both on a budget. I didn’t even know him until I got to the
convention but now I have a lifelong friend.”
If you want to increase your knowledge of taxidermy, meet suppliers, judges and instructors that are friendly, willing to share
their knowledge and receive a smile plus personal attention from every member of the staff, Board and Officers…then start
planning now. This annual convention is a family reunion of taxidermists and their families.
Make your reservations soon. The Embassy Suites in Arkansas is a first-class facility. The entire hotel is comprised of 2 Room
Suites. Suites include a private bedroom, one king or two double beds; separate living room w/sofa bed and complimentary
breakfast. In the evening is a Manager's Reception from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm which includes complimentary drinks. At $99 this is a
bargain! The hotel is connected to the J.Q. Hammons Conference Center with everything being under one roof. Call and make
your reservations or visit our web site and there is a link at the bottom of the opening page.
On Going Seminar
Reproduction Horns & Antlers
(All day seminar)
Instructor: Dave Hale
Have you ever wondered how to prepare and assemble realistic reproduction horns and antlers? Come watch
Dave Hale, (a definite noted expert in this field), as he builds trouble free horns and antlers. Dave is one of the
foremost “architects of replica antlers” and will guide you step by step through the process. Dave will
demonstrate how this is easily incorporated into repairing antler tines and broken horns. This is a continuing
seminar all through the day from start to finish throughout the convention. The reproduction antlers will be
donated to the NTA auction. (Sponsored by Aves Studio)
Audience Participation Hands on Mounting Life Size Bear
Host: Tinker Johnson
This seminar will be audience participation. If you want to be of assistance in this seminar you can show up and
lend a helping hand. Once we have completed the bear it is being donated to a retirement home in Florida. We
will be producing a good-looking commercial mount with the seminar being presented in several daily sessions
throughout the convention. The first several sessions will include cape preparation, form preparation, and eyes.
The next several sessions will be the actual mounting procedure. (A sincere thank you to Wilderness East End
Tannery and Dixieland Taxidermy Supply Co. for their generous donations).
Hands-On Eye-Setting Seminar
Instructors: McKenzie & Van Dyke Taxidermy Supply
McKenzie & Van Dyke Supply Co. is aware that in the ever-changing world of taxidermy there are new
innovative products and techniques being developed continually. To assist you in keeping your knowledge up to
date and complete, McKenzie, Van Dyke and their employees have an evening seminar designed especially for
you. How would you like an experience with informed instructors providing you with the finer points of
whitetail eye setting? Yearly, more requests are made for whitetail seminars than any other. The NTA continues
to listen and use our best efforts in providing you with the perfect whitetail class. Each participant will be
provided a change-out whitetail head, eye, and clay to work with. Please bring your favorite modeling tools.
You will be shown the fundamentals of eye-setting and the instructors will visit to offer individualized
instruction and guidance. You are free to take your completed head with you to use as future reference
compliments of McKenzie and Van Dyke. There is no charge to attend this special seminar, however seating is
limited and you should pre-register. (Sponsored by McKenzie & Van Dyke Supply Co.)
Mounting Whitetail
Instructor: Denise Forbes
Denise will demonstrate mounting methods she has acquired through the years. Attend this seminar and share
her knowledge and various techniques. Denise will cover the basics and help you keep those trouble areas to a
minimum. She will demonstrate to you the importance of eye set and ears in making your deer look more
lifelike. This seminar will enhance your whitetail taxidermy so don‟t miss this golden opportunity to ask
Denise your questions and take notes. (Sponsored by Archie Phillips Supply Co.)
Airbrush Techniques
Instructor: Chuck Paaschen
The airbrush is an incredibly adaptable and useful tool. However, for a taxidermist unfamiliar with airbrushing
equipment and techniques, getting started can seem like an overwhelming task. Chuck will provide instruction
and help take some of the mystery out of the process of airbrushing. Almost any difficulty that develops when
airbrushing can be overcome with the proper information. The effects that the airbrush can produce make it
invaluable to taxidermists who know how to use it. Whether you are a novice or long time artist of airbrushing
or you simply want to advance the techniques you currently use, Chuck can help. (Sponsored by Paasche
Airbrush)
Taxidermists & Manufacturing Potential
Instructor: Ronnie Woodard
Let's face it; cyber space has made the whole world a more efficient yet smaller place to do business than ever
before. This seminar will explode the myths and doubts of the manufacturing genius of our Asian neighbors.
Many products in our every day work are made in the Orient, but it still takes good old American ingenuity to
market the goods during this most trying time of economic crisis. Ronnie Woodard of Hawaii will be on hand to
explain just how essential foreign industry can be. He should know as he has been doing business in the Orient
since 1983. So bring your taxidermy ideas, inventions and innovations to the convention and see if Ronnie can't
direct you to more lucrative means of putting your goods on the assembly line of success.
Mounting Waterfowl
Instructor: Randy Jordan
Randy has been a devoted taxidermist for many years. To assist you in elevating your level of craftsmanship
and artistry, Randy will provide you with instructions on mounting competition and commercial birds, as well
as how to incorporate competition techniques into your commercial mounts. This seminar will save you time,
improve your quality of work, and help improve your overall mounting skills.
Children’s Seminar
Art of Cake Decorating
Instructor-Pastry Wizard, Annette Shiley
Cake decorating is an art that incorporates icing or frosting and other edible decorative elements to make
otherwise plain cakes more fun. Annette will share helpful tips that will help you create wonderful works of art
and simple methods for creating beautiful icing flowers. YES! You too can make great looking roses! Watch
and learn a variety of sugarcrafts from a real cake wizard. There is a pre-registratino and $10.00 material fee.
Replacement Reproduction Whitetail Skull
Instructors: Marshell Ray Pinchback
Marshell is known for his innovative whitetail taxidermy. He will be using a Replacement Reproduction Skull
for a whitetail deer and demonstrate how to make those cut-off antlers easier to repair and attach. This is two
seminars in one. Marshell Pinchback will be showing the latest methods of attaching antlers to a reproduction
skull. This method can also be used for attaching sheds to a skull cap for mounting. With all the deer breeders
cutting off antlers, Marshell will show you how to make that job easier and impress your customers.
Children’s Seminar
Big Business
Instructor: Archie Phillips
Business is almost effortless when your name is Archie Phillips. Archie will introduce you to his methods of
making money. He will explain the same approach he has taken through the years not only in establishing his
dynamic studio, which is the largest freshwater fish studio in the country but he will also offer additional
avenues to enhance your revenue. Whether it‟s a large wholesale taxidermy business, commercial business or
rental property, Archie can respond to all of your questions and offer some brilliant ideas. If you‟re interested
in hearing the “Redneck‟s Way to Riches” then this is the seminar for you. (Sponsored by Archie Phillips
Supply)
L/S Fox Mammal Magic
Instructor: Brian Hendricks
Brian will offer you the opportunity to observe how everything goes together when mounting mammals. His
knowledge of mammals is outstanding. Brian will captivate your interest by demonstrating the fine points of
mounting a bobcat. Brian focuses on realistic poses of nature and will provide you the basics of mammal
taxidermy, which can also be used on virtually any specimen you may encounter. (Sponsored by McKenzie
Supply Co.)
Competition Fish Painting
Instructor: Mike Briganti
Mike's seminar will begin with the basics and end by showing you how to paint competition fish using his
informative and inspired techniques. Mike will include an over view of fish painting techniques for the beginner
and the most advanced fish artist. He will cover his techniques for creating depth and color enhancement for
the most realistic paint job you can have. This is a must see seminar that will definitely enhance your work. So
don‟t fugedabowdit!
Mounting L/S Bobcat
Instructor: Brian Harness
Brian Harness is a NTA Award of Excellence recipient from Arkansas and is extremely knowledgeable in small
mammal taxidermy. Brian will hold your interest by demonstrating the finer points of mounting small
mammals. He will use his distinctive techniques for creating his award-winning mounts. His straightforward
and uncomplicated methods will assist you in speeding up your work as well as improve your mounts. Don‟t
miss this one! (Sponsored by Ozark Woodworks)
Mounting Whitetail
Instructor: Dennis Behn
Among the top taxidermists in the nation Dennis will be providing instruction on mounting whitetail. You will
receive the skilled techniques used to create some of the most stunning whitetail ever mounted. Denty‟s love of
whitetail has made him one of the most outstanding taxidermists and sculptors today. He is widely recognized
for his expertise in mounting whitetail deer and will demonstrate the finer points of mounting whitetail. Don‟t
miss the opportunity to enhance your whitetail taxidermy. (Sponsored by McKenzie Supply Co.)
Plant Life Preservatives for Mounts
Instructor: Randy Kembel
Randy will be sharing information on KNOBLOCHS PLANT LIFE PRESERVATIVE which is a ready-touse product which will enhance the landscape of any habitat mount, whether in a museum or taxidermy studio.
Randy will provide you with an efficient and economical alternative over artificial foliage. Once preserved,
your plants will remain SOFT and PLIABLE for many years. Another new KNOBLOCHS product, “MOSS
IMMERSIN PRESERVATIVE” was developed to assist you in keeping moss looking as if it has just been
harvested from the forest. This product comes in the following colors: moss green, light brown and dark brown.
Be certain to attend this seminar for an easier method to preserve and enhance your plants and how to
incorporate them into your taxidermy habitats. This is a 1-½ hour seminar. (Sponsored by Jonas Taxidermy
Supply Co)
Buckman…Making way for Innovation
Instructor: Mark Nichols
A chemical by itself doesn‟t solve problems; but after attending this seminar you will view firsthand that in the
hands of a Buckman professional it can then become a solution in the hands of a taxidermist. Learn more about
Re-Hydration; Degreasing; Microbiological control; Bacterial control; Fungal/Mold Control and hide slippage
due to microbiological degradation. Buckman has experienced everything a taxidermist can think of when it
comes to chemicals and invite you to attend their seminar. This is a 1-½ hour seminar. (Sponsored by
Buckman)
Ladies Seminar-The Pampered Chef
Instructor: Nancy Eckels
Independent Sales Consultant for The Pampered Chef
Would you like to bring something wonderful to your table?…YOUR FAMILY! We have booked a live
cooking demonstration where you will learn time-saving tips and receive hands-on experience with some
remarkable products. They will make your life simpler whether you love to cook, hate to cook or have to cook!
Best of all…you‟ll get to sample delicious recipes. Don‟t miss the fun and „edutainment‟ provided by local
Pampered Chef Consultant, Nancy Eckels.
Velvet Antlers101
Instructor: Richard Santomauro
It seems that many taxidermists have a difficult time saving the velvet on antlers with the standard taxidermy
processes. Richard has fine tuned the process for replacing the velvet that falls off the antlers as well as adding velvet
to any antlers that you have. Several of Richard‟s clients include Ralph Lauren stores in Manhattan New York,
Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills California, Saks Fifth Ave in Manhattan and Paramount Pictures Studio. Come
prepared to advance your understanding of velvet and assist making your mounts more specialized than ever.
Richard‟s techniques on flocking will amaze you.
Children’s Seminar -Make it, Take it
Instructors: Dave Brummel & Dave Hale
This is the most requested seminar by the children that attend the convention. NTA Headquarters has children
asking each year will Mr. Dave be giving his seminar. The answer is “YES!” Each participant will be furnished
a bendable wire armature and various colors of AVES Apoxie Sculpt to create whatever their imagination will
allow. From animals to flowers, to exotic alien beings, anything is a possibility! All clay and sculpting tools
will be provided. Parent‟s welcome. (Sponsored by AVES Studio)
Whitetail Eyes & Eye Expression
Instructor: Joe Meder
Joe Meder is one of the most relaxed taxidermy instructors you will find. Affectionately known as Mr.
Whitetail, Joe is recognized for his expertise in whitetail deer. Using whitetail deer from his research pen as
reference Joe will be presenting a seminar on the newest, most exciting innovation in whitetail deer eyes. Joe
says, “This new „liquid crystal eye‟ is the most advanced, most accurate and exciting eye I've ever seen. No
effort or resource was spared in the research and development of this eye. As you will see, the clarity and depth
of the iris is unrivaled; it looks live!” Make plans to attend this one-of-a-kind seminar.
Mounting Boar
Instructor: Mitch Webb
Mitch Webb is known for his exceptional boar mounts. While there are many taxidermists that choose not to
mount wild boar due to their difficulty Mitch is going to cover all of the trouble areas and demonstrate how
easily a boar can be mounted. There will be emphasis on the difficulties associated with working on these
coarse, longhaired animals including the jaw sets, noses and ears. After attending this seminar you will be
excited about the prospect of mounting a wild boar.
Preparing Hides for the Tannery
Instructor: Jacob Emrich
Probably one of the most common questions a tannery will receive is, “How do we prepare our hides for
shipping and delivery to the tannery?” From fleshing to salting to boxing and shipping, Jacob will discuss the
best techniques to provide you the softest, flat skins and furs possible to satisfy your customers. Montana Rocky
Mountain Fur Dressing is located in the Western United States and the Emrich family knows how to make
capes look and feel first-class. Be sure to attend and Jacob will present the proper way to process your skins for
superior tanning quality. This is a 1 ½ to 2-hour seminar. (Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Fur Dressers, Inc.)
Children’s Seminar
Cooking Class
Instructor: Embassy Suites Chef
This is an incredible class and each year those in attendance keep coming back for more. Over the past 15 years
we have had nothing but enthusiasm for our cooking class. Our Chef will have copies of the recipes available
for you before you leave. This will be a pleasant sight to your eyes and your taste buds too so get ready for
some incredible cooking tips. There is no charge to attend; however seating is limited. Sign up early. (Friday @
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Skinning and Mounting Bass
Instructor: Archie Phillips
Archie will demonstrate how to take a minimum amount of time and effort to skin and mount a fish. You will
gain the knowledge and see for yourself the techniques that Archie uses daily to save time and make money.
Archie‟s knowledge and style of teaching will be entertaining and filled with essentials that will make you a
success. You‟ll learn how to skin and mount and everything in between. This seminar will lend a hand in
putting money in your pocket. (Sponsored by Archie Phillips Taxidermy Supply Co)
Water Transfer Printing
Instructor: Michael Cole
What do traditional sticks and leaves, skull images, Reaper Black and Reaper Woods, Bonz, Predator
Camouflage and Fatal Flight all have in common? TWN Industries and Michael Cole. Michael will be
demonstrating the art of water transfer printing which is used to camouflage skulls, plaques, guns, bows and
more. Designs from weathered deer skulls and shed racks intermingled with twigs and leaves just as you would
expect to find them in the woods create another dimension for taxidermists to earn income. (Sponsored by TWN
Industries)
Antler Repair
Instructor: Dave Brummel
Learn how to make realistic repairs on your horns and antlers. Dave will demonstrate how easy it is to repair
antler tines and broken horns. Noted expert, Dave Brummel will guide you step by step through the processes
that have made him successful. This seminar will prove an open format for questions and answers on all your
horn, antler or sculpting material problems. (Sponsored by AVES Studio)
Habitat
Instructors: Mike Gillis
This may come as a surprise but Mike Gillis is also known for his skill with creating habitats. Mike will instruct
attendees on how easily you can incorporate a habitat into just about any mount. Did you ever wonder how to
give that pedestal mount a special look using rock? Come prepared to advance your understanding and help
make your mounts more specialized than you ever imagined. Mike‟s relaxed manner and extensive knowledge
of habitat composition will give NTA competitors a great learning experience. Don‟t miss the opportunity to
enhance your habitat taxidermy. (Sponsored by McKenzie Supply Co.)
Whitetail Reference & Mounting Basics
Instructors: Daniel Roberts
Dan will be sharing the techniques which have assisted him in creating his unique award-winning mounts. He
will demonstrate the use of reference photographs, share tips, knowledge and his experiences to assist you in
mounting your whitetail deer. Be sure to attend this seminar as Dan helps you enhance your whitetail
taxidermy.
Children’s Seminar
Business Strategies
Instructors: Mike Gillis
Business—the heart blood of livelihood. This is not an accounting class…however it is a common sense
approach to successfully manage your taxidermy business, and make a good living at it. How do you determine
cost and profit? How do you know how to set up your studio? How do I draw a salary? There are many
questions to establishing a business and having it run efficiently. Come to Rogers, Arkansas, and listen to one
man‟s approach to doing business that works. Gather new ideas, enhanced managing techniques, or simple
everyday guidelines to assist you. (Sponsored by McKenzie Supply Co.)
Repairing Whitetail Deer Antlers
Instructors: Marshell Ray Pinchback
Are you interested in learning how to successfully repair deer antlers? Offering this to your clients means
additional income. Repairing whitetail deer antler points is a specialty of Marshell Pinchback. He will
demonstrate one repair and discuss several other common antler repairs. Marshell will also be using the New
“Brush-on, Wipe-Off" antler paint which most suppliers are carrying. This seminar will also include some
molding tips to help you obtain that realistic look. Marshell will explain everything in such a manner that you
will no longer shy away from any antler repairs.
Mounting Turkey
Instructor: Brett DeFreitas
Do you come across problems when mounting a turkey? Now is the time for getting an answer to all of those
turkey questions. Brett has received numerous awards and will be sharing his knowledge of mounting this
majestic bird. His goal is to help take some of the mystery out of mounting turkeys and to assist you in
producing realistic trophies. This seminar from one of our best will aid you in increasing production and
illustrate rapid techniques to finish off a turkey mount. Don‟t miss it. (Sponsored by Boondocks Taxidermy)
Mounting Gamehead
Instructor: Joel Stone
A trophy is in the eye of the beholder…and the quest for the perfect gamehead mount is one that Joel Stone has
come as close to as anyone. His love of the outdoors and wildlife has made him one of the most outstanding
taxidermists today. Do you have a question? Then ask Joel. He is knowledgeable in all areas of taxidermy and
willing to share. Joel will demonstrate the finer points of mounting gameheads and answer your questions. His
tips and methods will help you improve your mounts. Don‟t miss the opportunity to enhance your knowledge
about gamehead taxidermy.
Money Making Whitetails and Dry Preservative
Instructor: Jeff Martin
Wow! What a seminar. Jeff Martin is a super nice guy and a talented artist who will share some profitable ideas
and skills. Once you‟ve seen and heard Jeff Martin you‟ll be amazed. Make plans to attend this informative
seminar to assist you in elevating your level of craftsmanship and make a profit using dry preservative. This
seminar will save you time, improve your quality of work, and help improve your overall mounting skills.
(Sponsored by Second 2 Nature Supply Co.)
Children’s Seminar
Whitetail & Competition Tips
Instructor: Kris Hano
Mounting a good whitetail is not always as easy as it appears. We attend seminars and conventions hoping to learn
information and procedures to assist us in our quest for flawlessness. Flawless is what often separates the
professional from the amateur. Kris will provide instruction on mounting your whitetail This class will without doubt
enhance your whitetail taxidermy and help prepare you for the more stringent competition arena as well.
Reproduction Fish Repairs
Instructor: Mike Kirkhart
Mike Kirkhart is a State, National and World Champion fish reproduction artist known for his outstanding
Fiberglas reproduction painting and repairing skills. Mike‟s presentation will be just what you need to sharpen
your skills on this 3 dimensional piece of art—reproduction fish. His love for fishing and his love of art have
made the perfect combination for his success. Mike says that with today‟s technology and advanced products this
allows us to show infinite detail and create a superior mount. Be there to experience firsthand the methods for the
beginner and the most advanced fish artist. This is a must see. (Sponsored by New Wave Taxidermy)
Competition Waterfowl and the Judge
Instructor: Harvey Zeigler
Entered competition and not sure what the judge is looking for? Not anymore. Harvey will discuss the areas that
judge‟s critique to help you enhance your competition experience as well address the importance of matching your
habitat to your piece and avoid lowering your scores in a competition atmosphere. This is a seminar that will help
you in all aspects of your waterfowl competition.
Shoulder Mount Cape Buffalo
Instructor: Sam Cook of the History Channel’s “Mounted in Alaska”
If you‟re a taxidermist chances are you‟ve seen Sam Cook of Knight‟s Taxidermy on the reality television show
“Mounted in Alaska.” The series follows Russell Knight and his taxidermy crew which includes Sam. His
specialty is cats however; Sam is also known for his outstanding buffalo mounts. The buffalo is not likely to
win any beauty contests. However, what it lacks in beauty it makes up for once it is mounted and hanging on
your client's trophy room. Be sure to attend this seminar to share in Sam‟s talents as he demonstrates the
techniques he uses at Knight‟s Taxidermy.
Mounting Life-size Mink
Instructor: Mike Briganti
Mike will cover small mammal mounting techniques on a mink. He will show you how easily they can be
mounted. Mike‟s methods make it seem so simple you will be excited about the prospect of mounting small
mammals. As Mike mounts this mink, he will provide hints, tips and ideas that will save you time and improve
quality. Plan on attending this most exceptional and informative seminar to see what has made Mike Briganti
one of the most requested seminar instructors around.
Children’s Seminar
Safari Club International
Master Measurers & Official Measurers Seminar
Learn how to properly measure trophy game heads from around the world. Use this opportunity to benefit and
promote your business. Sportsmen you have never met or may possibly never meet any other way will now be
looking for you. With Safari Club having over 200-local chapters, and 55,000-members, many areas are in need
of qualified individuals to properly measure the trophies their members take. With them needing your help in
having their trophies measured for the record book, you will have the opportunity to show these sportsmen the
type and quality of work you do. Don‟t miss this golden opportunity to add new clients and work to your studio.
SCI‟s Trophy Records book, with more than 127,000-game animal entries from across the globe, creates a
comprehensive history of the worlds hunting heritage. SCI sees documenting hunts of these record-size animals
as a key part of our decades-old mission to protect the freedom to hunt and promote wildlife conservation
worldwide. Data collected for SCI record Books is voluntarily provided to Game & Fish Agencies in an effort
to assist ongoing conservation's efforts, as well as support for public land hunting.
The NTA and Safari Club International have teamed up to host a Master Measurers and an Official Measurers
Seminar at this year‟s 2012, Annual National Taxidermists Association Convention. If you have ever been
interested in learning how to score animals from all over the world or believe in the conservation efforts of SCI
we welcome you to attend.
The cost to attend this year‟s Official Measurers Seminar is $100.00, which includes a one-year national
membership to SCI. Also included is an Official Measurers Kit including measuring tools, measurer‟s manual,
score sheets, Official Measurers certification test, and a lifetime of SCI Official Measurers updates to our
measurers program. The seminar is three hours in length on Saturday afternoon and gives you all the tools and
information needed to begin scoring trophies today. Become a measurer for Safari Club International and
become active in our hunting heritage.
SCI is again offering the Master Measurer‟s course at the NTA convention in Rogers, Arkansas! The cost to
attend the Master Measurers seminar is $100.00, and requires each participant to score 25, provided animals
within 3% accuracy within the allotted period of time. Measuring materials and one-year membership will NOT
be included in the cost of the seminar as you are already a member by being a certified official measurer and
having a measuring kit. Please bring your measuring kit with you to this seminar. Measuring kits will be
available for purchase if attendees do not have the proper equipment. It is also required, anyone attending the
Master Measurers Seminar be current members of SCI and have already become a Certified Official Measurer
before attending the course. This will begin with a 3-hour classroom seminar on Thursday morning 8:15 am11:15 am. Following this, you must measure the 25 animals provided in the classroom. Classroom hours will be
Thursday 1:15 pm -4:15 pm; Friday 8:15 am-4:15 pm; and Saturday morning 8:15 am-11:15 am. Please preregister. See your registration form. (Sponsored by Safari Club International)
NOTICE: A parent or adult must accompany children under 7. With many of these seminars requiring
individualized instruction, smaller children will need additional help, which a single instructor cannot provide.
Anyone able to volunteer time to assist our instructors on any of our seminars would be greatly appreciated.
All children must be picked up promptly at the conclusion of the class.
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Sponsored by AVES Studio
Have you thought about building realistic,
reproduction antlers from scratch?
What about making them any size, shape
or number of points?
THEN YOU NEED TO SEE THIS!
Noted expert Dave Hale will be the architect of replica antlers
and will guide you step-by-step through the building process.
This seminar is held daily in the registration area with the
reproduction antlers being auctioned on Saturday night.
Cool Things
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And best of all,
the NTA has at
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you started…
To place a proxy bid, decide the maximum amount you’re willing to pay
on an auction item. The NTA will confidentially bid up to your maximum
amount. If other bidders outbid your maximum at the end of the auction
you don’t receive the item. But otherwise, you’re the winner—and this
final price might even be less than the maximum you had been willing
to spend. If you prefer to bid by telephone with the assistance of our
staff, we will attempt ONLY three times to call you before the item is set
to be auctioned. You or your client must contact NTA Headquarters
within 5 days to close out the purchase. Your bid is a binding contract
and promise to pay. Remember: The NTA will use only as much of your
maximum bid as is necessary to maintain your position as high bidder.
Winning with the NTA has never been easier! Contact NTA
Headquarters for additional information.
Rogers is the hometown of well-known manufacturer, Daisy Outdoor Products, makers
of the world famous Daisy BB Guns, pellet rifles, pistols and accessories. It is also
home to The Rogers Daisy Airgun Museum! In honor of your visit, The Daisy Museum
is offering a specially-engraved, fully functional Daisy Red Ryder BB gun, engraved with
the National Taxidermists Association logo and National Convention & Competition
Rogers, Arkansas 2012. You have the option of having a name (one line) engraved on
the opposite side of the forearm of the gun. (This would be the same side of the gun
that has the Red Ryder embossing on the stock.)
These guns will be available only to those who attend the convention and must be preordered by June 18, 2012 in order to have them available at the convention. If traveling
by car, you are welcome to pick the guns up at the convention registration desk. If
traveling by air, we can ship the gun to you. Mail the form w/your check for $50 + $5 for
personalization (and $15 shipping-if we are shipping) or call the Daisy Museum,
Monday- Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST, to pay by credit card. Arkansas
residents must add tax. Please specify the National Taxidermists Association when you
call. 479.986.6873; Daisy Museum, 202 W Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756
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Artist: M. Nihiser
Delia "Mickie" Akeley (1875-1970) was an explorer and the wife of Field Museum taxidermist Carl Akeley. Carl Akeley pioneered the
techniques used to create the Museum's famous animal dioramas. Delia's accomplishments include discovering a new species of antelope
and bird, crossing the then unexplored desert country between Kenya's Tana River and Ethiopia by camel caravan, exploring the Tana
River from the Indian Ocean in a dugout canoe, and living for many months with the pygmies in the Ituri Forest in northeastern Zaire. Delia,
an expert markswoman, also is renowned for felling the larger of the two African elephants on display in The Field Museum's S tanley Field
Hall.
After spending eight grueling months in East Africa in 1906 collecting animals for an upcoming Field Museum exhibit, Delia and Carl
Akeley decided to travel to Kenya to hunt elephants. Within two weeks of arriving, Carl shot a large elephant, narrowly escap ing death in
the process when a buffalo and a stampeding herd of elephants charged him. Though the elephant was missing a tusk, the couple
reluctantly kept the specimen and shipped it back to the Museum. A few weeks later, while in the foothills of Mt. Kenya, they spotted
another large exhibit-quality elephant. This time, Delia took charge.
"Scarcely breathing, and with legs trembling so I could hardly stand, I waited for the elephant to move forward," she wrote in her book "All
True!" "Dimly through the mist the dark shape came slowly from behind the bush, exposing a splendid pair of tusks and a great flapping
ear which was my target. With nerves keyed to the point of action I fired, and the first elephant I shot at fell lifeless amo ng the dew-wet
ferns…He was a splendid elephant, standing ten feet ten inches tall at the shoulders and carrying 180 pounds of ivory. In his back was a
great festering wound caused by a poisonous spear. The iron blade had worked its way into his flesh to his rib and he must have suffered
agonies."
Artist: M. Nihiser
In 1909, the two elephants went on display in The Field Museum's former home in Jackson Park. Today, they can be found in the middle of
Stanley Field Hall (Delia's elephant is the one with two tusks). Before she died in 1970 at the age of 95 in Daytona, Florid a, Delia published
several books about her African adventures, including "Jungle Portraits" and "All True!," as well as a book about her pet monkey and
constant companion, J.T. Jr. Limited to registered, female members.
Limited to female members. Selected by the voting of registered convention members. Ballots are included in registration packets and
ballot box is located in the competition room. Deadline for casting ballots is 9:30 pm on Thursday. Entries in this division are $40.00.
Please bring any unwanted items to the NTA Convention in
Arkansas. With your donations we can assist fellow taxidermists
in their recovery from damage or destruction due to natural or
manmade disasters. The Taxidermist Emergency Relief Fund is
for taxidermists by taxidermists. For assistance phone
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The Charlie Fleming Education Fund (CFEF) was created to honor a past president and one of the founding members of the NTA,
Charlie Fleming. The principal used to create the fund is generated by member donations. Scholarships are awarded to selected
applicants for furthering their education in taxidermy or attaining a form of higher education. A qualified NTA member is in good
standing in at least his or her third year of continuous NTA membership or their legal dependent. Legal dependents shall be defined as
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I. ELIGIBILITY-Open to all NTA members. An individual must execute entries or several specified individuals
who are all NTA members and registered for the convention.
II. CATEGORIES-Selected by which specimen constitutes the major portion of the entry:
1. Birds, Waterfowl and Turkeys
2. Fish
3. Reptile
4. Lifesize Mammals
5. Deer and Gameheads
The Competition Committee will resolve any question concerning the category assignment. Their decision
will be final.
III. JUDGING
1. This is a judge’s interpretation division open to all species. It will be judged for aesthetics, not mechanics.
Competitors should strive to present life-like entries. Any species of a bird, fish, reptile or mammal or
combination can be mounted in a display and entered to be viewed and interpreted by the judges without
the use of a flashlight. Judges will write a brief comment and overall score, not a detailed scoresheet. Their
decision is final they alone decide upon the score an entry receives.
This division is considered a
commercial division with a challenge that allows all work to be judged equally. It is open to all NTA
members. An individual must execute entries or several specified individuals who are all NTA members and
registered for the convention. Company entries are allowed as long as these same rules are followed. All
judges have the option of changing their scores if they find themselves in error.
2. Habitats and bases should be a minimum.
IV. AWARDS
1 Multiple firsts, second and third place ribbons will be awarded in accordance with the division rules.
2. Commercial Division does not offer the following titles “National Champion,” “North American
Champion.”
3. No points awarded for Certification and Award of Excellence.
Artist: Carter Kaiser
4. Entries in this division are not eligible for any other awards.
For entries where more than one taxidermist worked on the entry. May be entered in the name of a
studio or each artist can be listed as the creators. Entrants must all be NTA members and registered at
the convention and pay all appropriate fees which include a special $40.00 entry fee for this award. NO
points earned will be credited to any competitor. Includes cash award and plaque. (Sponsored by Jeff
Martin and Second 2 Nature Taxidermy Supply Co.)
Artists: R. Hatfield & D. Meng
I. ELIGIBILITY- Open to all NTA members registered at the convention. An individual must execute entries or several
specified individuals who are all NTA members and registered for the convention. Includes award and cash.
(Sponsored by Jeff Martin and Second 2 Nature Taxidermy Supply Co.)
II. CATEGORIES-Selected by which specimen constitutes the major portion of the entry. The Competition Committee
will resolve any question concerning the category assignment. Their decision will be final.
III. JUDGING
1. Judges decision is final. They alone decide upon the score an entry receives. All judges have the option of
changing their scores if they find themselves in error.
2. This division will be judged by the highest standards on NTA score sheets.
3. Habitat entries must be paid for separately and identified as such by the participant at the time of registration.
Judges that score the accompanying specimen will judge the habitat if applicable.
IV. AWARDS:
1. A maximum of one first place, one-second place, one third place and one honorable mention ribbon will be
awarded.
2. Collective Artists Division does not offer the following titles “National Champion,” “North American Champion.”
3. No points awarded for Certification and Award of Excellence