January 12th through 15th, 2012
The First Bi-Annual United Taxidermists Association EXPO and Competition
Pasco Red Lion Hotel, Pasco, Washington.
Contact Craig Lewis at (509) 995-6299 or visit the UTA website.

February 2nd through 4th, 2012
The 31st Annual Florida State Taxidermists Association Annual Convention & Banquet

February 9th through 12th, 2012
The 36th Annual National Wild Turkey Federation Convention
25th Annual Grand National Wild Turkey and Whitetail Deer Taxidermy Competition
Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN
Contact the NWTF at 1-800-THE-NWTF or visit the NWTF website.

February 19th through 26th, 2012
The 2012 World Taxidermy Championships
Exhibition Centre Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
Sponsored by Breakthrough Magazine (800) 783-7266 and Reed Exhibitions Messe Salzburg in cooperation with the National Guild of Furriers, and the European Taxidermy Federation. Visit the 2012 World Show website.

February 23rd through 25th, 2012
The Georgia Taxidermist Association Annual Convention
Christ Chapel @ Sports Towne, 170 Starcadia Cr., Macon, GA 31210
Contact President Greg Harrell or Secretary Tina Harrell at (912) 384-0438, or visit the GTA website.

February 29th through March 3rd, 2012
The 33rd Annual Pennsylvania State Taxidermy & Wildlife Art Championships – Convention & Competition
Jim Allred Taxidermy Supply will attend
Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs, PA
Contact PTA President Dave Houser at (717) 957-3637 or visit the PTA website.

March 8th through 11th, 2012
The Southern Regional Taxidermy Convention & Competition
Whispering Woods Conference Center, Olive Branch MS. For reservations call 866-851-0393.
Contact Mitch Webb at 870-438-6786.

March 9th through 11th, 2012
The Association of Indiana Taxidermists Annual Convention and Competition
Holiday Inn Conference Center, Columbus, IN
Contact Brad Jones at (317) 645-3467 or visit our website.

March 9th through 11th, 2012
The 28th Annual North Dakota Taxidermists Association Wildlife Art Show
Best Western Doublewood Inn, Bismarck ND 58501
Contact Secretary Raynette Zespy at (701) 247-2628 or visit the NDTA website.

March 14th through 18th, 2012
The 30th Annual Michigan Taxidermist Association Convention & Competition
DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids, MI
Contact President Joe Miles at (517) 764-7277 or VP/Competition Chairman Doug Veldhuis at 616-405-0391 or visit the MTA website.

March 16th through 18th, 2012
The 10th Annual South Dakota Taxidermists Association Convention & Competition
Holiday Inn City Centre, Sioux Falls, SD
Contact Kyle Schlesser at 712-540-5865 or visit the SDTA website.

March 16 & 17, 2012
32nd Annual Virginia Taxidermists Association
Jim Allred Taxidermy Supply will attend
Best Western Waynesboro Inn and Suites Conference Center
109 Apple Tree Lane, Waynesboro, VA 22980
Ph: (540) 942-1100
Contact  Doris Viola/Secretary/Treasurer
540-847-7342

March 22nd through 24th, 2012
The Montana Taxidermists Association Convention & Competition
Holiday Inn – Grand Montana Hotel, Billings, MT
Contact Paul Klar at 406-436-2145 or Bruce Babcock at 406-752-4504 or visit the MTA website.

March 22nd through 25th, 2012
The New Mexico Taxidermists Association Convention and Competition
Taos, NM
Contact Vince Gallegos at 505-231-6342 or visit the NMTA website.

March 23rd through 25th, 2012
The UK Guild of Taxidermists Taxidermists Association Annual Conference 2012
The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire UK. DE55 1AU
Contact Rob Marshall, Chairman or visit the UK Guild of Taxidermists or UK Guild of Taxidermists website.

March 23rd through 25th, 2012
The 30th Annual Kansas Association of Taxidermists Convention & Competition
Courtyard by Marriott in Junction City, KS
Contact Cindy Cunningham at 913-422-3111 or visit the KAT website.

March 30th through April 1st, 2012
The Iowa Taxidermists Association 29th Annual Show & Competition
Best Western Regency Inn, Marshalltown, IA
Contact Secretary Patty Barchman at 641-780-7624 or visit the ITA website.

March 30th through April 1st, 2012
The 2012 Ohio State Taxidermy Championships
Jim Allred Taxidermy Supply will attend
Sponsored by The Ohio Taxidermists Association
Mid Ohio Conference Center, Mansfield, OH
Contact Dave Jettinghoff at (419) 692-7528, e-mail the OTA or visit the OTA website.

April 12th through 14th, 2012
The Mississippi State Taxidermy Association Convention
Roosevelt State Park in Morton, MS
Contact Randy Bateman at 662-512-8512, or John & Melita Hamilton at 601-260-8605/601-323-3000.

April 12th through 15th, 2012
The West Virginia Taxidermy Association Convention & Competition
Days Inn Hotel and Convention Center, Flatwoods, WV
Contact Billy Robertson, President at (304) 915-0055 or visit the WVTA website.

April 12th through 15th, 2012
The 32nd Annual Minnesota Taxidermy Guild Annual Convention
Ramada Inn and Suites, Rochester, MN
Contact MTG President Shawn Bakken at (507) 378-2138 or visit the MTG website.

April 26th through 28th, 2012
The Wyoming Association of Taxidermy Artists 23rd Annual Convention & Competition
Holiday Inn, Cody, WY
Contact Lynn Stewart at (307) 455-3549.

April 13th through 15th, 2012
United Taxidermists of New York Convention and Competition
Best Western Hotel (Former Holiday Inn), Carrier Circle, 6555 Old Collamer Road South, East Syracuse, NY
Contact Scott Wilkinson at 607-664-6755 or visit the UTNY website.

May 4 thru 6, 2012  Louisiana Taxidermist Association Convention
Best Western Inn and Suites,  Alexandria,  LA.  Contact Harry Vermaelen, 318-443-5644

May 17th through 19th, 2012
The Surry Taxidermy Mini-Course Competition, & Trade Show
Jim Allred Taxidermy Supply will attend
Surry Community College, Dobson, NC 27017
Contact Greg Smith at (336) 386-3331, or visit the Surry Community College website.

June 8th through 9th, 2012
The New England Association of Taxidermists Annual Show
Holiday Inn, Enfield, CT
Contact Matt Marulli at (203) 734-3263 or visit the NEAT Website.

June 28th through 30th, 2012
29th Annual Oklahoma Taxidermists Association Convention & Competition
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, OK
Contact Kenneth Bauman at (405) 247-5711 or visit the OKTA website.

July 13th through 15th, 2012
20th Annual Garden State Taxidermy Association Convention & Competition
The Regency House Hotel, Pompton Plains, NJ 973-696-6525
Contact President Paul Bacskoczky at (732) 887-5870 or visit the GSTA website.

July 17th through 22nd, 2012
41st Annual National Taxidermists Association Convention & Competition

August 3rd through 5th, 2012
The 32nd Annual Missouri Taxidermists Association Convention & Competition
Country Club Hotel & Spa, Lake Ozark, MO - (573) 964-2200 - (800) 964-6698
Contact Doug Pettig at (660) 775-2255 or visit the MTA website for details.