KANSAS ASSOCIATION TAXIDERMISTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Buffalo Hunt Fundraiser

“Where the Deer and the Buffalo Roam”…while the later part of that statement is one that is long gone for our generations and generations after us. The Kansas Association of Taxidermy (KAT) is offering as fundraiser a chance to step back in time and witness the majestic buffalo roaming the red hills of Barber County. Nestled in those red hills is Moon Ranch. Moon Ranch is made up of over 14,000+ acres of rolling hills and canyons. That rugged landscape will transport you back in time to what is reminiscent of the 1880’s Kansas Territory. The Native Americans believe that the Buffalo was a gift from the Great Spirit. To take one of these animals made you a warrior and provider for the tribe. KAT wants you to provide for your family so part of the prize package is up to $2000 for processing. The Moon Ranch will work with the winner to make this experience what they want it to be. You can hunt the trophy bull with your weapon of choice ($8000 Value). Really submerse yourself and use the ranch’s Sharps octagon barrel 45-70 with iron sights just like the buffalo hunters in the 1880’s, or bring your own rifle, bow, etc. No matter what type of hunt you choose this experience will perfectly mix the iconic old west history with the modern-day ranch. The winner of this hunt will get the meat, hide, and skull to use as they wish.

See a current member for tickets...

Tickets are $100, and only 250 will be sold.

Drawing will take place at 2025 KS State Show in March

Visit the Ranch Website

Winter Seminar and Meeting

October 12, 2024

Mounting a Rattlesnake with Master Taxidermist Mike Beckman

9:00am Meeting

12:00pm Seminar will start

Brian Sigman's Shop

704 N Flora

Wichita KS

Please RSVP to Brian Sigman 316-806-0687

2025 State Convention and Show

March 28 - 30, 2025

Double Tree Inn in Wichita KS

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The Kansas Association of Taxidermists is pleased to announce the 42nd Annual convention and competition. We hope you enjoy the show and please remember why we are here: To further our skills in the art of taxidermy and to educate our customers. This year the show will be held at the Hotel at City Center, Topeka, KS. March 22 -24, 2024.

There will soon be a schedule to help guide you through this exciting weekend of many activities and events! If you have any questions please contact one of our board of directors - they will be more than happy to assist you in any way they can.

AWARDS People's Choice, Breakthrough Judge's Choice, Richard H Schmidt Memorial Award of Excellence, Best All Around Taxidermist, Best Habitat, Large Life-size, Small Life-size, Fish, Reptile, Waterfowl, Upland Game Bird, Turkey, Gamehead, Whitetail, Open Mouth Whitetail, Competitors Award(see rules below), Best Out of State Award - all awards tentative

SPONSORED AWARDS WASCO Award, Polytranspar Award, Kansas Turkey Federation Award, Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, McKenzie Distinguished Taxidermist Award, Whitetail Unlimited, and Van Dyke's Awards, SCI, and many more based on availability.

NEW for 2024-Ben Mears and G2 awards for both Professional and Master classes on their forms.

2024 President's Challenge: This year you can enter any small (Coyote or smaller) life-sized mount for this challenge. It will be judged in the category level that you are in and eligible for all awards, however the President challenge award will be chosen via peoples choice. The award will be a plaque. To enter just pay a $20 entry fee and on the registration form fill out the line corresponding to this award.

Judging will start at 12 noon on Friday. After this time all entries will be placed in competition room by the competition room chairmen. Your mount is required to be photographed before entering the competition room.

Combined artists: Each competitor will pay the entry fee of $20, but only one mount fee of $20 will be paid per entry

Early registration drawing: If you pre-register by the deadline on the registration form, you will be entered into a drawing to have next years (2025) membership dues and convention registration paid for by the KAT. (Mount fees will still be required to be paid by the winner if competing)