| Upcoming Events |
| There will be a "Share a Tip" Seminar and "Swap a Video" on Friday evening. |
Below are the anticipated "Special Award" categories to be presented Professional Best of Category Game Head Game Bird Fish Waterfowl Small Mammal Large Mammal Reptile Whitetail Deer Masters Best of Category Game Head Game Bird Waterfowl Large Mammal Whitetail Deer Fish Reptile Small Mammal Special Awards Woody Award Star Fish Award Polytranspar award Al Holmes Habitat Lifetone Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation National Wild Turkey Federation Ky Double Eagle Chapter NWTF Ky State Chapter of NWTF Louisville Chapter QDMA Bluegrass Chapter QDMA United Bowhunters of Ky D U Elkhorn Chapter United Bow Hunters of KY Horizon Award Walt Bliese Memorial McKenzie Peoples Choice Awards Whitetail Fish Bird Mammal KTA Peoples Choice Best Original Creation Judges Best of Show Breakthrough Award Wasco Award Best All Around Kentucky Taxidermist Collective Artist Award |
| The 2010 Convention facility space has been Tripled for Competition Entries and Vendor displays. |
2007 World Taxidermy Championships FIRST in WORLD 2007 Whitetail Deer by Tommy Hall 2005 World Taxidermy Championships Judges' Choice Best of Show Best in World - Medium-Small Lifesize Mammals Master Division Mounted by Tommy Hall |


| Whitetail Judge Tommy Hall |

| J. W. Fuches www.wildernesstaxidermy.com/56k.html. |
| Chris Barnhart |
| Judges for Competition |
| Kentucky Taxidermist Association NTA Affiliated 2010 Annual Convention and Competition August 6,7,8 Crowne Plaza Hotel LEXINGTON -THE CAMPBELL HOUSE 1375 SOUTH BROADWAY LEXINGTON, KY 40504 |
| The KTA will be Auctioning an African Hunt for 2011 at the convention donated by Leon Small Thaba Mahaka Safaris hunt@thaba-mahaka.co.za www.thaba-mahaka.co.za African Hunt The daily rates for 2 rifle hunter for 10 hunting days, animals to share between two hunters includes a warthog, duiker, steenbuck, baboon, jackal and impala or blesbuck. Daily rates includes: All Meals Transportation to/from O.R. Thambo International Airport Alcohol in moderation Skinners & trackers Field preparation of trophies Laundry services Fully equipped hunting vehicle Licensed Professional Hunter Hunting licenses & permits Rated Excludes: Extra sight seeing tours Gratuities Taxidermy fees Personal curios Cites permits International or domestic air travel for additional info contact info@kytaxidermy.com |


| New this Year ! Collective Artist Category |
| Link to Hotel Reservations www.thecampbellhouse.net Enter Block Code ..................................... KTA |
| Phone in Bids accepted 502 295 2812 |
| Someone will get a deal on this hunt! |
| We need hunting or fishing trips donated to auction off at the convention. If you have a contact , see what you can do ! |
| Matthew Maddux will be taking photos of all entered mounts with a professional looking backdrop for the KTA website. Your mounts photo will be made available for your use. |
| 2010 Kentucky Taxidermist Association Convention Schedule of Events Friday August 6th 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Setup Show Room & Supplier Area (Please help) 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Check in Mounts 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Supply Area Open 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Seminar ( Chris Barnhart) 8:00 pm to 10:00pm Share a tip Seminar 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Family fun by and in the pool (Snacks Provided) Saturday August 7th 8:00 am to 11:00 am Final Mount Check in 8:00 am to 10:00 am Supply Area Open 9:00 am to 11:30 am Seminar (J. W. Fuches) 11:30 am to 2:00 pm Supply Area Open 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Seminar (Tommy Hall) 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Banquet & Awards Ceremony 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm Mount Critiques by Judges Sunday August 8th 8:00 am to 10:00 am Supply Area Open 8:00 am to 10:00 am Mount Critiques by Judges 8:00 am to 9:30 am Seminar Velma Smith (Altering Forms) 9:30 am to 10:30 am Board Meeting 10:30 am to 12:00 pm General Membership Meeting 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Competition room open to General Public 1:00 pm Breakdown (Everybody’s help is needed. Please help so everyone can get home early). All mounts will be available to pick up at 1:00 pm on Sunday. They must remain for the public viewing until 1:00. Thank you for your patients. |
| Suppliers setting up @ convention McKenzie Supply. Dixieland Supply, Ohio Taxidermy Supply, Owens Woodworking, Sivco Fur, Harry Whitehead, Chris Barnhart Beetleworks Tohickon Glass Eyes Microtan |
| Read an article about this Outfitter on the KYANA SCI website http://www.kentuckianasci.org/newsletter/fall09/10.htm |