OAT 33rd Annual Show & Competition

June 23rd - 25th, 2016
Carey Foster Hall - Crook County Fairgrounds - Prineville, OR

Judges

Shawn Dawson - Mammals
Jeff Mourning - Fish/Reptiles
Dale Manning - Birds

Award Winners

"Judges Choice Best of Show - Breakthrough Award" Dave Ferguson - Black Bear
Wasco "Most Artistic Entry Award" Dave Ferguson - Mule Deer
Mounted In Alaska "Lifesize That Tells a Story" Tim Tuttle - Mountain Lion
"Taxidermists' Choice Best of Show - Burley Bob Kick Ass Mount" Derek Thompson - Mule Deer
Van Dyke's "Most Original & Creative Award" Allen Burril - Starling
United Taxidermists Association "Artisan Award" Allen Burril - Starling
"Highest Scoring Masters" Joe Hitz - Rattlesnake (93)
"Highest Scoring Open" Kiernan Hull - Badger (91)
"Highest Scoring Novice" Cody Cross - Blacktail (90)
Research Mannikins "Best Gamehead" Derek Thompson - Mule Deer
McKenzie "Best Bird Award" Leon Mathews - Pheasant
McKenzie "Best Lifesize" Tim Tuttle - Mountain Lion
McKenzie "Best Whitetail" Kiernan Hull
McKenzie "Best Fish" Matt Finley - Smallmouth Bass
"People's Choice" Derek Thompson - Mule Deer
OHA "Spouses' Choice" Kiernan Hull - Buffleead
"Collective Artist" Curran Manzer & Tejay Elliot - Mule Deer
Al Holmes Supply "Best Habitat" Clinton Hall - Bighorn
Starfish "Best Replica Fish Award" Matt Finley - Smallmouth Bass
"Horizon Award - Mick Cox & Bill Martin Memorial" Travis Evans - Redmond, OR
National Wild Turkey Federation "Best Turkey" Jason Graham
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation "Best Elk" Tim McLagan
Mule Deer Foundation "Best Mule Deer" Dave Ferguson
Ducks Unlimited "Best Waterfowl" Leon Mathews - Hen Mallard
Crescent Lake Resort "Best Exotic" Leo Gomez - Mixed African
"Distinguished Service Award" Patty Hall
"Challenge - Any Constrictor" No Entry
"Challenge - Fallow Deer" Curran Manzer
"Challenge - Bufflehead" Kiernan Hull
"Challenge - Steelhead" No Entry
"3-Hour Deer Challenge" Tim Brown

Picture gallery coming soon

About Us

The Oregon Association of Taxidermy has been providing taxidermy education for Wetern States artists since 1983. We strive to increase public awareness of the ever-increasing possibilities created in the imaginations of our experienced members.

Show Info

Our Annual Show is our showcase for our artists' great work. Members can enter their work to be professionally judged for several awards in every category.

Our Work

Our artists create memorable taxidermy mounts and replicas - both professionals and hobbyists. The main showcase for our work is the Annual OAT Competition and Show. The images here are from those shows.

NEWSLETTER

Check here for our newsletter with our President's message, upcoming event info, award postings, and other important information.

MEMBERSHIP

We welcome taxidermists of all skill levels to join our Association. You can sign up online or at our Annual Show.

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