Georgia Taxidermist Association, Inc.

We are only 13 days away and I hope everyone is excited and geared up for the 2021 Georgia Taxidermy Association Convention and Competition there is still time to register before the show If you haven’t registered already give me a call at 229-860-0810 and I can get you registered ahead of time I hope everyone has a Blessed Day and see you all soon

For anyone wanting to register that hasn’t already you can call 229-860-0810 and we can do it over the phone and I will fill out the registration form ThanksFor anyone wanting to register that hasn’t already you can call 229-860-0810 and we can do it over the phone and I will fill out the registration form Thanks

Hope everyone has had a Great day as we are gearing up for our upcoming Show March 4-6 I would like to announce our vendors that will be attending our show this year: Ravenel Freeze Dry Ron Carter Taxidermy Supply Shoal Creek Tannery & Taxidermy... Southern Barrels Panel Barn & More Veal Build Chattahoochee Driftwood & Such Southern Drift Allred’s Taxidermy Dixie Classic Panels Ingles Woodworks Driftwood Guy- Mike Fannely Seminole Fur Dressing We will also have a Doterra Essential oil consultant Penny Moore and her daughter Liberty Moore to do a learning class about Essential Oils for us Lady’s and Men to. Also if you would like to register before the show you can still do that. You can contact me at 229-860-0810 and we can do it over the phone. Thank you to everyone for your continued support

Remember today is is the last day to get Convention Registration for $50 Tomorrow it will increase to $75.00 Contact me at 229-860-0810 to get that early registration price . ThanksRemember today is is the last day to get Convention Registration for $50 Tomorrow it will increase to $75.00 Contact me at 229-860-0810 to get that early registration price . Thanks

Hope everyone has had a great day. Informers have been mailed out to all members if you are a member and have not received one please contact me at 229-860-0810 or send me a private message and I will make sure I get one sent out to you. Thanks

And finally, our 4th and final judge, coming out of Louisville, GEORGIA, Mr Gene Smith! Here’s a little something from Mr Gene: Wanted to give you a little information about me, started doing taxidermy in 1985, been sculpting for 26 yrs , 3x whitetail world champion and currently have products available from HQ taxidermy supply and myself. ... Make sure when you see Gene, you tell him you appreciate him taking time out to come judge our show! Next week, we will start highlighting some of our seminars! Stay tuned!!

Next, we have our Fish and Reptile judge, Mr Kenneth Bauman from Anadarko, Oklahoma. Here’s a little bit about him, pulled from his website. Kenneth has been in taxidermy ... since 1989 and has won numerous blue ribbons and special awards at taxidermy competitions throughout the United States. He is the 2012 inductee to the Oklahoma Taxidermists Association Hall-of-Fame. Kenneth is a 2-time National Champion, North American Champion, and World Champion. He is also an OKTA certified master taxidermist and has earned his NTA Award of Excellence. He currently holds 14 state champion honors with fish, whitetails, reproductions, reptiles, and gameheads. Kenneth is a life-time member of the Oklahoma Taxidermists Association, in which he was the president for eight years. He is also listed in the National Taxidermists Associations Certified Judges Book. So make sure you tell Kenneth thanks for coming and give him a warm Georgia welcome.

Next, we have our Fish and Reptile judge, Mr Kenneth Bauman from Anadarko, Oklahoma. Here’s a little bit about him, pulled from his website. Kenneth has been in taxidermy ... since 1989 and has won numerous blue ribbons and special awards at taxidermy competitions throughout the United States. He is the 2012 inductee to the Oklahoma Taxidermists Association Hall-of-Fame. Kenneth is a 2-time National Champion, North American Champion, and World Champion. He is also an OKTA certified master taxidermist and has earned his NTA Award of Excellence. He currently holds 14 state champion honors with fish, whitetails, reproductions, reptiles, and gameheads. Kenneth is a life-time member of the Oklahoma Taxidermists Association, in which he was the president for eight years. He is also listed in the National Taxidermists Associations Certified Judges Book. So make sure you tell Kenneth thanks for coming and give him a warm Georgia welcome.

Our next highlight on judges will be our 2021 Life-size judge, Mr Kurt Ainsworth, from Independence, Kentucky! Here’s a little bit about Mr Ainsworth: I started doing Taxidermy in 1983. I have been a member of the Michigan Taxidermy Association since 1984. I moved to Kentucky in 1990 where I have had a full time Taxidermy business since 1992. I have sat on the board of both Michigan and Kentucky. I was president of the Kentucky Association for two years and am currently on t...he board of the National Association. I have competed for many years at all levels of Taxidermy. A few of my accomplishments include Numerous best of categories in both White Tails and Mammals, National Champion, 9 WASCO awards and 3 Artisan awards. I have studied under many of our industries great artist over the years. It is my pleasure to give back to the art of Taxidermy. I am looking forward to your show and making new friends. Y’all make sure to tell Kurt you appreciate him for coming down! Look forward to seeing everyone March 4-6!

This week, we will be highlighting our judges for the 2021 Convention. First up, we have our judge for Birds! Mr Lee Duet of Bogue Chitto, Mississippi. Here is his bio: My name is Lee Duet. I’ve lived most of my life in south Louisiana but now reside in Mississippi with my wife Ashton. I own Wing it Waterfowl which consist of full time bird only shop. I learned taxidermy at the age of 13 and I’m now 39. Some of my taxidermy achievements are : 2008 national champion waterfowl ...10 breakthrough awards 3 wasco awards Numerous state championships in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and southern regionals. NTA taxidermist of year Award of excellence in waterfowl and game birds Many other awards over my years competing. Attended my first show in 2002 and never missed a year since. Y’all make sure to let Lee know you appreciate him coming and make sure you bring him lots of pieces to judge! Don’t forget the Special Mount this year is the Wood Duck!

The GTA board meeting will be held on the 29th of August at 9 am at the following address 588 Gordon school rd. Thomaston ga 30286 If you have any questions or concerns please contact a board member or send a pm or email to [email protected]. Following the meeting we will be having a work day to finish fixing the old pegboard. We are hoping to have the informer mailed out soon.

Here is Tim Knight’s finished wood duck for those that attended his seminar. https://www.facebook.com/281641218685288/posts/1379163645599701/?d=n

Jimmy Byrd, Bobby Jones, Greg Harrell and Henry Ford. What a fun group of gentlemen.

The 2020 show has kicked off to an amazing start. The GTA is blessed to have amazing members, wonderful suppliers. Our seminars instructors were amazing today and everyone learned a lot. We can’t wait to post more photos of tomorrow seminars and don’t forget we have our auction tomorrow with a lot of amazing items.

The GTA is honored to Justin Hinson back at our show this year. Here is Mr. Hinson’s biography. I started practicing the art of taxidermy at the age of 15. I've been a fulltime taxidermist for several years now. I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to work on many rare and exotic animals from all around the globe. Combining my self taught/trial and error experience, and working with multiple Best in World winners and several other of the industries most talented... taxidermists; I've been able to form some of my own unique techniques that have helped me with my competitive career. National Champion and Third in World gameheads are among my most cherished awards. My biggest supporters are my 3 daughters Taylor, Josie, Amy, and my wife Katelyn. I owe all my accomplishments to God, and my loving family the good Lord has blessed me with. I am honored to be judging the GTA competition, and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's hard work. See more

Matuska Taxidermy Supply has an amazing discount for our members as they can’t make the show this year. So get your orders in before this coupon code expires.

Ben Mears is going to be at our convention and are offering a 10% discount for our members at the show. We are also honored for Ben to be doing a whitetail seminar for the GTA.