| The Oklahoma Taxidermists Association is a non-profit organization striving to better the art of taxidermy and to further educate our members. Membership normally ranges from 100 to 150 members yearly. Members meet quarterly for informative seminars, workshops and competitions. Each summer the association hosts its annual convention and competition where taxidermy competitors come from Oklahoma and surrounding states to compete, learn and enjoy fellowship. It is truly one of the best state conventions currently being held. Each spring the association offers its members an all-day workshop with one of the industries leading taxidermists in specific fields. The OKTA offers a certification program in 8 different categories. Annual membership is $25.00 for an individual and $30.00 for a family. Lifetime membership is $300.00. The members of the Oklahoma Taxidermists Association welcome you to join our great association. Please take time to check out our events and click your way through our website. |
| OKTA Related Links |
| OKTA Hall-of-Fame Buck Jones Gerald Hillman Bob Williams Jim Pitts Gary Henry Wayland Adams Terry Grace Karla Jones Alan Broerse Bill Newman |
| OKTA Lifetime Members Joel Trammell, Karen Stanford, Buck Jones, Kenneth Bauman, Keith Compton, Smitty Nabors, Terry Andrews, Jerry and Sheila Brandon, Shannon Miller, Mark Pontius, Eddie Givens, Wayne Roach, Melvin Hart, & Mark Woods. |
| Upcoming OKTA Events Sept. 5, 2009 Fall Business Meeting / Seminar, Anadarko Sept. 25-27, 2009 Oklahoma Wildlife Expo, Lazy E Arena, Guthrie June 24-26, 2010 27th Annual Oklahoma Taxidermists Association Convention and Competition, Crowne Plaze Hotel, OKC For more information contact the webmaster or click any event that is underlined. You may need to download the free version of ADOBE READER to view many of the document on the OKTA site. It is simple and free. Just click the ADOBE READER text. |


| 2009 OKTA STATE MOUNTING CONTEST WINNERS Champion - Tra Dunham of Ft. Supply - Left Runner -up - Danny Keener of Choctaw - Right Congratulations to both |

| Congratulations Kenneth Bauman 2009 World Champion - Largemouth Bass Photo by: Ken Edwards of WASCO |

| Congratulations Brent Gorman Professional Division Best of Category - Reptiles 2009 World Championships |
| Oklahoma Taxidermists Association |
| 2009 OKTA STATE CHAMPIONS (Click thumbnails to view full size photos) |
| State Champion - Fish - Kenneth Bauman (LM Bass) Judge's Choice & Master of Masters State Champion - Gamehead - Manny Chavez (Pronghorn) Highest Scoring Piece in the Show State Champion - Lifesize - Clay Wagoner (Bobcat) People's Choice & The Woody Award State Champion - Whitetail - Danny Keener State Champion - Bird - Randy Terry (Teal) State Champion - Reproduction - Kenneth Bauman (LM Bass) |