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
Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs, PA
Contact PTA President Dave Houser at (717) 957-3637 or visit the PTA website.

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 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 29th 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.

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

June 7th through 9th, 2012
Idaho Taxidermists Association 2012 Convention & Competition
Red Lion Hotel, Pocatello, Idaho
Contact Terry Bennett at (208)461-3155,

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.