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Game Skull Cleaning

4986 Elizabethtown Rd.
Manheim, PA, 17545

717-665-5463

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Cabelas Taxidermy Weekend
September 11-13, 2009
Cabelas Store - Hamburg, PA               

Go to Cabelas Taxidermy Weekend 2009 Entry Form


Judges:
Birds, Waterfowl & Turkey – Dave Houser, Master Taxidermist
Whitetails, Gameheads & Mammals – Ashley Barrett, World Champion Taxidermist
Fish & Reptiles – Matt Zimmerman, World Champion Taxidermist

Seminars:
Alterations & Attitude – Fred Gonzalez – Friday @ 5:30 pm
Waterfowl Mounting – Dave Houser – Saturday @ 1:30 pm
. . . . . more may be added.

Schedule:
 Friday, September 11, 2009
     10 am – Store Closes: Competition entries accepted (*NOTE* competition room will close at 6 pm for judging. Entries received after 6 pm will be placed by the committee)
     5:30 pm: Alterations & Attitude Seminar

Saturday, September 12, 2009
     9 am – 9 pm: Competition area open to competitors and public
     1:30 pm: Waterfowl Mounting Seminar

Sunday, September 3, 2009
     9 am – 5 pm: Competition area open to competitors and public

Awards:

  • Cabelas Best of Show - $250 Cabelas Gift Card – Awarded to the highest scoring entry.
  • Cabelas Choice–$150 Cabelas Gift Card – Chosen by Cabelas staff.
  • People’s Choice Award –1st, 2nd, 3rd – voted by the competitors and public.
  • Best of Category –Awarded to the highest scoring mount in each division
  • Hilton Eppley Award – Best whitetail using his manikin
  • Walnut Creek Hardwood Award – Awarded to the best habitat in the competition
  • Carolina Fur Dressing/Headquarters Taxidermy Supply Award – Committee choice
  • Ducks Unlimited Award – Award to the best waterfowl
  • PA Trappers Association Award – Awarded to the best furbearer
  • Safari Club International Award – Awarded to the best large life-size mammal
  • Walnut Creek Hardwood – Best mount on a hardwood base
  • Derma-Grip Award – For the best Professional Whitetail using Derma-Grip products
  • PA Fish & Boat Commission Award – For the Best Fish at the Show
  • . . . . . More awards still being added!

Questions, Directions & Lodging information contact:
     Glenn H. Miller – 134 Degler Lane – Bethel, PA 19507
          Phone: 610-488-7062
          Fax: 610-488-9038
          Email: ladybug31@enter.net

This competition will be open to all categories and divisions. Entries will be judged the same as other PTA competitions with entries being awarded first, second or third place based on their individual score. Please note that all mounts must fit through a standard sized single door. Competitors will be permitted to place a business card with their entry after judging is complete.

Pre-registration is encouraged. All pre-registered competitors will be entered into a drawing for a FREE 2010 State Show Registration. Pre-registered entries must be postmarked by August 31, 2009. Walk in entries will be accepted. All entry forms that are not mailed by August 31, 2009 must accompany walk-in entries.