Where: Billings Hotel & Convention Center at 1223 Mullowney Ln, Billings, Montana

When: March 26-29, 2026

Judges: Game Heads - Justin Frick // Lifesize Mammals - Dean Schulte  // Fish & Reptiles - Rick Krane // Birds - Jeff Nelson
Additional Seminar Instructors: Kevin Neidigh, Melanie Hughes, Rich White, Jack Purcell
Lodging: The Billings Hotel & Convention Center has a discounted block of rooms. Call their front desk at (406) 248-7151 and mention the Montana Taxidermists Association to receive the discounted rate.

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The discounted pre-registration deadline is March 10th. All pre-registered members will be automatically entered into a lottery, for which the winner will have their entry fees waived! Please note that pre-registering is also the only way to guarantee a seat at Saturday's banquet.
 

REGISTRATION FORMS:

Taxidermy Convention Registration Form

2026 Taxidermy Convention Mount Form

Vendor Registration Form 

Show Schedule

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Montana Challenge Animal:  Antelope shoulder mount 
 

Montana Challenge Rules: "This is an animal that lives in Montana. It is drawn from a hat each year at the meet and greet for the following year's show. The highest score wins each division pays half the entry fee pot to the winner. To compete in competitors' awards and best all-around, you must enter the mounts in the professional or master division, whatever division you are in for that particular category ."​​​​​ Read more about the rules here.

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