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-to-

use 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 am-

11:15 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 pre-

register. 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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And best of all, the NTA has at least 100 cool things to get you started…

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.

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 pre-ordered 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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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 Stanley 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 escaping 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 among 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."

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 985.641.4NTA or 800-662-9054 or Ntahq@aol.com

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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. 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.)

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

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