Conference 1986
The Guild of Taxidermists Conference Competitions
held at York University on 26th to 28th September 1986 celebrating the Guild's 10th anniversary
Best in Show
by Emily Mayer
Wagstaffe Trophy
(Best Case)
Professional Bird Winner
Woodcock by Steve Massam
Professional Fish Winner
Professional Mammal Winners
Mink by Phil Howard
Mink by Mike Gadd
Mink by Dave Wetherley
Other Items from the Show 1986
by Dave Astley
by Brian Jackson
by Brian Jackson
by Steve Massam
by Steve Massam
Dave Astley
Duckling by Don Sharp
by Steve Massam
by Steve Massam
Lectures 1986
MIKE GADD demonstrated his squirrel mounting technique.
DAVE WETHERLEY showing how to mount an otter using a rigid polyurethane foam manakin.
Other Photos 1986
the Sunday Times
Results List 1986
Prize Awards
Best in Show
Boar Head - Emily Mayer
Wagstaffe Trophy (Best Case)
Tawny Owls by M Watson
Professional Bird (Woodcock)
1st: Steve Massam
2nd: Peter Summers
3rd: James Dickinson
Professional Mammal (Mink)
1st: Phil Howard
Joint 2nd: Mike Gadd
Joint 2nd: Emily Mayer
3rd: Dave Weatherley
Professional Fish
1st: Peter Summers
2nd: Dave Weatherley
3rd: G McInnes
Best Amateur
Cyril Lakin
Amateur Fish
J Cottrell
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