Association
Membership
Invite working taxidermists and supporters into a professional network centered on craft, shared standards, and regional credibility.
West Virginia Taxidermy Association
Preserving the Craft, Heritage, and Education of Taxidermy in West Virginia
Supporting membership, events, education, and professional standards across West Virginia's taxidermy community.
Association priorities
What the Association Supports
Membership, competition, and education bring professionals and supporters together around stronger craft and community standards.
Craftsmanship
Annual Competition
Present the Association's signature gathering as a credible showcase for craftsmanship, awards, learning, and community connection.
Education
Education & Seminars
Highlight seminars, demonstrations, and resources that help members keep improving technique, care, and professional practice.
- Awards
- Recognition
- Seminars
- Education
- Exhibits
- Craft display
Featured Event
Annual State Competition
The Association's annual competition is a centerpiece for craftsmanship, education, community gathering, and recognition across the profession.
- Date
- Date to be announced
- Location
- West Virginia location to be announced
Registration may be handled through Zeffy or another approved event platform.
Recognition & Expertise
Explore the Association's developing Hall of Fame and learn how upcoming judge profiles will introduce the expertise behind competition evaluation.
Paid member directory
Meet the Taxidermists
Paid professional members can be discovered by the public through directory listings that highlight their business, region, and areas of craft.
Featured example
Member Dossier
Morgan Ridge
Mountain Line Taxidermy Studio
- Region
- North Central West Virginia
- Specialty
- Whitetail shoulder mounts
Avery Holloway
Hollow Creek Wildlife Artistry
Kanawha Valley region · Fish and habitat displays
Casey Laurel
Laurel Ridge Mounts
Eastern Panhandle region · Bird and small game work
Jordan Flint
Flint Fork Taxidermy
Southern West Virginia · European mounts and restoration
Listings are paid member advertisements and do not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of services by the Association.
Professional development
Education & Seminars
Education is a core Association value, with future seminars, workshops, and resources supporting learning, craft standards, professional development, and community knowledge-sharing.
Prepare
Preparing for Competition
Guidance for members thinking about presentation, scoring expectations, and craft standards.
Care
Proper Specimen Care
Careful handling, communication, and preparation before a mount reaches the studio.
Refine
Finishing Techniques
Detail work, finishing choices, and continued improvement across taxidermy disciplines.
Seminar Recap
Summaries of technique demonstrations, workshop takeaways, and shared professional lessons.
Community support
Sponsors & Supporters
Sponsors help support events, education, competitions, and the broader taxidermy community while adding visible credibility to the Association's public presence.
Sample sponsor placements; names, logos, and details are examples pending Association approval.
Association Sponsor
Education Partner
Community Supporter
Event Partner
Association updates
Latest News
Association news connects member activity, competition planning, and education in one clear bulletin.
Sample bulletin content; not current Association reporting.
Community
Membership Drive Preview
Membership announcements, renewal reminders, and community outreach updates.
Competition
Competition Updates
Annual competition notes, schedule reminders, and event recap highlights.
Education
Seminar Announcements
Workshop announcements, learning resources, and education-related updates.