Upcoming Events
2026 NSTA Convention
June 11th-June 14
For paper registration forms, click here.
Mail all registration forms and checks to:
Nebraska State Taxidermists Association
29497 205th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
As a way to give back to our members, the NSTA and Suurvarik Family offers scholarship opportunities. This scholarship can be used towards a taxidermy class of your choice to help you improve your skills and helps us continue to grow the art! The scholarships will be awarded during the NSTA Convention Banquet.
Completed scholarships can be mailed with registration forms or turned in to the office when you check-in for the convention.
River’s Edge Convention Center
Columbus, NE
Rooms can be booked at riversedgecolumbus.com
Join us for a weekend filled with tips and tricks as you learn more about the art of taxidermy. We will provide seminars that are designed to help grow your skillset and improve your work.
Judges for the 2026 NSTA Convention
Daniel Meng - Mammals & Gamehead
Jeff Nelson - Birds
Ashley Eve - Whitetail
Kerby Ross - Fish & Reptiles
January 17th Seminar
This seminar will focus on creating a habitat that adds life to your mount! As much as taxidermy is an art, so is creating a quality habitat. Join us and learn some tips and tricks to take your habitat building skills to the next level. We will discuss rocks, soil, leaves, roots, water, grass, etc.
*Lunch is provided*