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2026 Convention & Competition

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The 2026 Convention will take place July 10-12, 2026. Located at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center, 890 W. 4th Street, Mansfield Ohio.
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The 2026 Presidents Challenge is "The Chase".
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2026 CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM 
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Checks can be mailed with registration forms. Cash, credit card and checks will be accepted at the door. 
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Host Hotels

  1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Mansfield Ontario

Ph: (419) 747-2200

* Ohio Taxidermists Association rate; $189.99 /night
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​*Don't forget your banquet tickets, pre-sale only.*

Click on the PDF document above

for 2026 Convention Registration

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2025 show Schedule

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2026 Judges
Whitetails -Hilton Epply Jr.
Mammals - jeremy Simon
birds - Carmen Helmer
fish/reptiles - Dan Helmer
habitat - Tom Jeffers

RULES of COMPETITION

Click on the PDF document below for the fully updated Rules of Competition (2026)

CATEGORIES & DIVISIONS

Click on the PDF document below for the fully updated Categories and Divisions (2026)

AWARDS LIST & CRITERIA

Click on the PDF document below for the fully updated Awards & Criteria (2026)
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