OKTA Show

The Oklahoma Taxidermy Association held its annual convention and competition at the Crowne Plaza in Oklahoma City on June 24,25 and 26.  I will tell you that some of the finest wildlife artistry one will ever see is at this show.  A great deal of hard work, time and talent goes into making the animals look real again.  I want to say congratulations to all the big winners at the show -- You definitely earned it.  To see some of this artistry, you can go to  www.oklahomataxidermistsassociation.com and check it out.

I am very appreciative of the OKTA and what it has done for me.  This association is all about teaching and advancing the art of taxidermy.  I learned some new techniques at the show and am about to start perfecting them in my shop. 

Regarding the picture below - This reproduction antler is massive.  209 inches of pure typical madness.  I am brainstorming on how I want to mount this deer.  I want to get creative with it and show off this bad boy!