Association
Membership
Invite working taxidermists and supporters into a professional network centered on craft, shared standards, and regional credibility.
West Virginia Taxidermy Association
Preserving the Craft, Heritage, and Education of Taxidermy in West Virginia
A static prototype for recruiting members, promoting events, advancing education, and supporting professional standards across the taxidermy community.
Prototype only
Prototype review note
The priorities below illustrate the proposed homepage content hierarchy for association review. This guidance should be replaced or removed before public launch.
Craftsmanship
Annual Competition
Present the Association's signature gathering as a credible showcase for craftsmanship, awards, learning, and community connection.
Education
Education & Seminars
Highlight seminars, demonstrations, and resources that help members keep improving technique, care, and professional practice.
- Awards
- Recognition preview
- Seminars
- Education placeholder
- Exhibits
- Craft display concept
Featured Event
Annual State Competition
A static preview of the Association's annual competition as a centerpiece for craftsmanship, education, community gathering, and recognition across the profession.
- Date
- Date to be announced
- Location
- West Virginia location to be announced
Registration may be handled through Zeffy or another approved event platform.
Recognition & Expertise
Explore the Association's developing Hall of Fame and learn how upcoming judge profiles will introduce the expertise behind competition evaluation.
Paid member directory
Meet the Taxidermists
Paid professional members can be discovered by the public through directory listings that highlight their business, region, and areas of craft.
Illustrative prototype portraits; not actual member listings.
The preview listings below are fictional examples for layout and hierarchy only.
Directory preview
Fictional Listing
Morgan Ridge
Mountain Line Taxidermy Studio
- Region
- North Central West Virginia
- Specialty
- Whitetail shoulder mounts
Fictional listing
Avery Holloway
Hollow Creek Wildlife Artistry
Kanawha Valley region · Fish and habitat displays
Fictional listing
Casey Laurel
Laurel Ridge Mounts
Eastern Panhandle region · Bird and small game work
Fictional listing
Jordan Flint
Flint Fork Taxidermy
Southern West Virginia · European mounts and restoration
Listings are paid member advertisements and do not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of services by the Association.
Professional development
Education & Seminars
Education is a core Association value, with future seminars, workshops, and resources supporting learning, craft standards, professional development, and community knowledge-sharing.
Prepare · Competition readiness
Preparing for Competition
Guidance-style placeholder content for members thinking about presentation, scoring expectations, and craft standards.
Care · Field-to-studio basics
Proper Specimen Care
Prototype resource copy focused on careful handling, communication, and preparation before a mount reaches the studio.
Refine · Craft development
Finishing Techniques
A future education card for detail work, finishing choices, and continued improvement across taxidermy disciplines.
Learning highlight
Seminar Recap
Static preview space for summarizing technique demonstrations, workshop takeaways, and shared professional lessons.
Community support
Sponsors & Supporters
Sponsors help support events, education, competitions, and the broader taxidermy community while adding visible credibility to the Association's public presence.
Prototype placeholders only; real organization assets and approvals are required before public launch.
Association Sponsor
Education Partner
Community Supporter
Event Partner
Association updates
Latest News
A compact static preview for announcements, event updates, member and community news, and education-related updates from the Association.
Illustrative prototype bulletin content; not current Association reporting.
Community · Membership update
Membership Drive Preview
Placeholder space for future membership announcements, renewal reminders, and community outreach updates.
Competition · Competition notice
Competition Updates
Static preview copy for future annual competition notes, schedule reminders, and event recap highlights.
Education · Education news
Seminar Announcements
Prototype card content for future workshop announcements, learning resources, and education-related updates.