Annual Convention Information

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LTA CONVENTION - MAY 16-18, 2024

Hotel Bentley, Alexandria, LA

Hotel Bentley - 200 Desoto St, Alexandria, LA 71301
The venue is the Randolph Riverboat Center

The rate will be announced at a later date. When calling to reserve your room, use the code: LTA

(318) 442-2226
https://www.visithotelbentley.com/

 As the days get closer to the convention, this page will be updated with the latest schedule information.

LTA CONVENTION SCHEDULE

2024 Convention Schedule (Subject to Change)
Seminar Committee Chairperson - David Burnaman
Registration Fee: $60.00 per person  | Banquet Tickets: $40.00 per person
(Schedule may change)
2024 PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORM

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM SETUP COMPETITION & VENDOR ROOM
 
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024
12:00 AM - 6:00 PM REGISTRATION AND MOUNTS ACCEPTED
1:00 AM - 6:00 PM VENDOR ROOM OPEN
3:00 AM - 6:00 PM SEMINAR by DAVID SPEISS - ALLIGATOR MOUTH INSERT ASSEMBLY
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM SEMINAR by REGAN WILSON - COMMERCIAL/BEGINNER WHITETAIL
 
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM REGISTRATION & MOUNTS ACCEPTED
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM VENDOR ROOM OPEN
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: SEMINAR by DOUGLAS REHWINKEL - FINISHING MOUTH CUP
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM LUNCH
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM VENDOR ROOM OPEN
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM REGISTRATION & MOUNTS ACCEPTED
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM SEMINAR by FRANK KATULA - FISH FIN MOLDING/CASTING
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM SEMINAR by HALLIE HENDERSON - DIY TUMBLERS ($20 FOR MATERIALS-RESERVE IN ADVANCE-CONTACT REGAN WILSON)
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM SEMINAR by GENE SMITH - WHITETAIL EYES SETTING/STUDY
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM CAJUN CHALLENGE - CONTACT REGAN WILSON FOR INFORMATION
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM LIVE AUCTION FREATURING JIM ELLIS
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CRAWFISH BOIL with LIVE MUSIC BY KEN BROWN
9:00 PM - 12:00 PM LIVE MUSIC by SWAMP POP ARTIST TET DUR
             
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024       
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM REGISTRATION ONLY (NO MOUNTS WILL BE RECEIVED)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM VENDOR ROOM OPEN
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM         PEOPLES CHOICE and ELECTIONS
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM SEMINAR by TIM DAIGLE - IN DEPTH SHELLFISH STUDY
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM SEMINAR bySTEVE ABBOTT - HABITAT ASSEMBLY
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM SEMINAR by SPENCER GONDRON - HIGH END BIRD PRESENTATIONS
12:00 AM - 3:00 PM NON-TAXIDERMY VENDOR ITEMS FOR LADIES
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM LUNCH
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM VENDOR ROOM OPEN
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM COCKTAIL & SOCIAL
6:00 PM - Until BANQUET & AWARDS - (CRITIQUES FOLLOWING BANQUET)
 
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM  JAMES MORRISON - PRAYER SERVICE
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM JUDGES CRITIQUES
10:00 AM BREAK DOWN - LOAD UP