WHY THE JOIN LTA?
Louisiana Taxidermy Associate (LTA) Membership is required to participate in the LTA Convention & Competition and other events. However, membership with the LTA also has additional benefits no matter what your skill level is. Our members enjoy sharing information with each other and look forward to showing off the talents they have acquired.
SKILL LEVELS
- PROFESSIONAL TAXIDERMISTS: Anyone who is practicing taxidermy and receiving payment for their work
- NOVICE TAXIDERMISTS: A person who is practicing taxidermy and NOT receiving payment for their work.
- ASSOCIATE: A person who is involved in fields related to, or interested in, Taxidermy.
YEARLY MEMBERSHIPS
 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP: Single taxidermists, or teens 17 and older, are required to pay for individual membership dues. The Individual Member will receive a Membership Card to be presented upon entering the competition. Individual Rate: $50.00 |
 LTA FAMILY MEMBERSHIP: Membership covers the taxidermist, their spouse, and non-participating children. The adults will each be issued a Membership Card. Any child that wishes to participate in competitions must obtain either a Youth or Individual Membership depending on their age. Family Membership Rate: $50.00 |
 YOUTH MEMBERSHIP: Children under the age of 17 participating in competitions must apply for a Youth Membership. The Youth Member will receive a Membership Card to be presented upon entering the competition. Youth Membership Rate: $20.00 |
MEMBERSHIPS RECOGNIZED:
The LTA recognizes memberships from any state. Out-of-state members wishing to become members of LTA and participate in our convention must present their current card as proof of membership to another state organization of which they are in good standing. In return, out-of-state participants will only have to pay 1/2 of the regular LTA membership dues.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Membership levels are in conjunction with participation in the Annual Convention & Competition for those that want to compete. If your child turns 17 before the Convention, then they need an indivdual membership. If your child does not turn 17 until after the Convention, then they may participate and compete as a Youth.
All Membership fees will need to be renewed prior to the Annual Convention & Competion.
No. As there are various competition levels and optional categories of competions at Convention, each will have it's own fee per item entered that must be paid separately. These fees are clearly marked on your Convention Registration Form.