Conference 1986

The Guild of Taxidermists Conference Competitions

held at York University on 26th to 28th September 1986 celebrating the Guild's 10th anniversary

Leaflet 1986

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Winners

Other Items

Lectures

Photos

Results

Best in Show

Boar Head
by Emily Mayer

Wagstaffe Trophy
(Best Case)

Tawny Owls by Mark Watson

Professional Bird Winner

First Bird
Woodcock by Steve Massam

Professional Fish Winner

Grayling by Peter Summers

Professional Mammal Winners

First Mammal
Mink by Phil Howard
Joint Second Mammal
Mink by Mike Gadd
Third Mammal
Mink by Dave Wetherley

Other Items from the Show 1986

Rabbit by James Jackson
Barn Owl
by Dave Astley
Lizard by Mike Nielson
Fox Head
by Brian Jackson
Fox Head
by Brian Jackson
Wood Ducks
by Steve Massam
Kingfisher
by Steve Massam
Spaniel by Emily Mayer
Fox by Dave Wetherley
Sparrowhawk by
Dave Astley
Mink & Mallard
Duckling by Don Sharp
Boa Constrictor
by Steve Massam
Bourke's Parakeet
by Steve Massam

Lectures 1986

MIKE GADD demonstrated his squirrel mounting technique.

Mike Gadd Lecture 1986

DAVE WETHERLEY showing how to mount an otter using a rigid polyurethane foam manakin.

Dave Wetherley Lecture 1986

Other Photos 1986

Group 1986
Lorne Supplies
Peter Summers
Photo Shoot for
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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