DIVISIONS:

1. YOUTH DIVISION: AGES 12 AND UNDER

2. JUNIOR DIVISION: AGES 13 TO 17 YEARS

3. AMATEUR DIVISION: Beginner and novice category. This competitor does not accept money for their work.

4. OPEN DIVISION: This competitor is a professional taxidermist who charges for their work.

5. MASTERS DIVISION: This competitor has a desire to compete at the highest level.

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CATEGORIES:

1. Fish (skin). Artificial head and fins accepted in all divisions. Masters must mold and cast these items.

2. Waterfowl-ducks and geese

3. Upland Birds-quail, pheasant, grouse, chucker and prairie chickens.

4. Turkeys

5. Whitetail Deer Shoulder Mount - Closed Mouth includes ½ life size

6. Whitetail Deer Shoulder Mount Open Mount - includes ½ life size

7. Game head Closed Mouth - includes ½ Life size.

8. Game head Open Mouth - includes ½ life size

9. Small Lifesize Mammal - coyote and smaller closed mouth

10. Small Lifesize Mammal - coyote and smaller open mouth

11. Reptiles - Original skin mounts. Includes all snakes, lizards and frogs.

12. Reproduction Fish - Open Division can use a purchased blank and eye. Masters must mold and cast all parts and paint the eyes.

13. Reproduction Reptile - (snakes, frogs, and lizards) same rules as Reproduction Fish with the exception of the eyes. Masters may use artificial reptile eyes.

14. Matuska Competitors Award - Entrants must compete in advanced divisions, such as the Masters or Professional divisions. Minimum Entries: A competitor must enter a minimum of four qualifying mounts.Ribbon Requirements: All four entries must have previously won a 1st or 2nd place ribbon in their respective categories. The combined score of the competitor's top four highest-scoring entries must equal or exceed 350 points.

15. Best All Around Artist – Any four mounts with the highest combined score. All mounts MUST be different species with a minimum score of 80 for each mount.

16. Collective Artist - Entry completed by more than one person. Must be entered in the class that the highest competitor competes in.

17. Original Art - This will include all forms of art work and will be judged by designated UTA Board Directors.