Where: Copper King Convention Center, 4655 Harrison Ave., Butte, Montana 59701

When: March 18-21, 2027

Judges: Game Heads - TBA // Lifesize Mammals - Dean Schulte  // Fish & Reptiles - TBA // Birds - Jeff Nelson
Additional Seminar Instructors: TBA
Lodging: The Copper King will have a discounted block of rooms. Call their front desk at (406) 533-6960 and mention the Montana Taxidermists Association to receive the discounted rate. Please note: Due to our location and the proximity to St. Patty's day, we strongly recommend booking rooms well in advance of the show.

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The discounted pre-registration deadline is TBA. 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: (**Forms will be updated for 2027 at a later date**)

Taxidermy Convention Registration Form

2026 Taxidermy Convention Mount Form

Vendor Registration Form 

Show Schedule

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2027 Montana Challenge Animal:  Sharp-tailed Grouse 
 

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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