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
![]() 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 |
![]() 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 |
![]() 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.