Syracuse.com - Taxidermist convention being held this weekend at Best Western on Carrier Circle

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The United Taxidermists of New York Convention is being held Thursday through Sunday at Best Western, at 6555 Old Collamer Rd. South,on Carrier Circle. Those attending must be members of the United Taxdermists of New York, or family of UTNY members. Advance registration is $30 or $35 at the door. Admission to Saturday's UTNY Awards auction and banquet is an...

The United Taxidermists of New York Convention is being held Thursday through Sunday at Best Western, at 6555 Old Collamer Rd. South,on Carrier Circle.

Those attending must be members of the United Taxdermists of New York, or family of UTNY members. Advance registration is $30 or $35 at the door. Admission to Saturday's UTNY Awards auction and banquet is an additional $30.

Local taxidermists may also enter their mounts in various competition categories, ranging from amateur to advanced in skill, and from fish to reptile to large mammal. The entry fee is $40 for mounts, $10 for wildlife art, and $10 to $25 to enter smaller competitions like the President's Challenge.

The schedule includes seminars from U.S. taxidermists on mounting techniques, business advice, and trophy anatomy.

Suppliers present at the convention include Bob's Taxidermy, McKenzie Taxidermy, and Ohio Taxidermy Supply.

Advanced registration may be sent to UTNY Secretary Sandra Malone at [email protected].

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