Welcome to the Alabama Taxidermist Association Official Website!

 

The Alabama Taxidermist Association (ATA) was established in 1975 and is an affiliate representative of the National Taxidermy Association.

 

When you join the ATA you become a better-informed taxidemist.  The ATA is an association built from it membership of business professionals and enthusiasts in the field of taxidermy with a primary focus on unity and education.  There are many functions of the ATA including general member meetings, educations seminars, and an annual convention and competition.

 

Our Purpose:

  • To promote the highest standards in the art of taxidermy.
  • To promote interest in taxidermy through conventions and seminars for the membership and exibitions for the general public.
  • Provide the ATA membership with advice on existing and proposed laws concerning the practice of taxidermy.

The membership year is from January 1 to December 31.  Members receive a membership card, quarterly newsletters, and an annual report.  ATA also keeps its members up-to-date on state and national policies that are directed at our profession.  ATA is a family of individuals who all have taxidermy on the brain and becoming an active part of this family may benefit you as well as others in ways no one would ever imagine.  By becoming a member of the ATA, you will also become a member of the NTA.  The NTA offers a $10,000 Life/Accidental Insurance policy, and quarterly newsletters.

 

If you are a taxidermist, you owe it to yourself, your business, and your clients to become a member of a great educational organization.  If you are a beginner, a hobbyist, or even just interested in taxidermy, you will be amazed at how much you can learn from the newletter, other members, mini-seminars, and the convention/competition.  No matter what your level of experience is, you will make life-long friends and become a part of one of the best State taxidermy associations around; you will become a member of a great family.

 

We encourage participation from all members.  There are many opportunities throughout the year for members to be active at various levels.  Various committees are working on ongoing tasks throughout the year and always looking for assistance when you can lend a hand.

 

For more information, contact any of our Officers or Directors to see how you can be more involved.

 

So join today and become a member of the ATA family.