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Congratulations to the 2016 Most Artistic Taxidermists!
The WASCO Most Artistic Entry Award is presented to the most artistic piece in a taxidermy competition. The winner is chosen collectively by all of the judges from the entire competition. WASCO Award winners receive a polished acrylic award and a gift certificate from WASCO (Wildlife Artist Supply Company). The following taxidermists have been recognized by their peers for their innovation, skill, artistic talent and high quality. Clicking on entries highlighted in blue will display a photograph of the winning entry.
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Scott Staton, Jacksonville, FL – Old Squaws
February 6th, 2016 - Florida State Taxidermists Association
Troy Piotrowski, Amherst, WI – Turkey
February 15th, 2016 - National Wild Turkey Federation
John Lee, Hoboken, GA – Bufflehead Drake
February 20th, 2016 - Georgia Taxidermist Association
Mike Nakielski, Iron Ridge, WI – Wood Duck
February 21st, 2016 - Wisconsin Taxidermists Association
Mickey Bowman, Lawton, OK – Brook Trout
February 27th, 2016 - Arkansas Taxidermy Association
Nate Miller, Merrifield, MN – Oldsquaw Drake
March 6th, 2016 - North Dakota Taxidermy Association
Chris Horne, Mount Joy, PA – Wild Boar
March 12th, 2016 - Virginia Taxidermists Association
Dale Robertson, Young, AZ – Mountain Lion
March 12th, 2016 - Arizona Taxidermy Association
Mike Nakielski, Iron Ridge, WI – Crow
March 13th, 2016 - Illinois Taxidermist Association
Tim Gorenchan, Escanaba, MI – Brown Trout
March 19th, 2016 - Michigan Taxidermist Association
Justin Jones, Dixon, CA – Wood Ducks
March 19th, 2016 - California Association of Taxidermists
Vince Spellane, Saltsburg, PA – Whitetail Deer
March 19th, 2016 - Pennsylvania Taxidermy Association
Keith Goodrow, Fremont, IN – Antelope
March 20th, 2016 - Association of Indiana Taxidermists
Kip Love, Riverton, UT – Warthog
March 20th, 2016 - Utah Taxidermists Association
Cory Foth, Peabody, KS – Bluegill
March 20th, 2016 - Kansas Association of Taxidermy
Tyler Erickson, Brookings, SD – Yellow Perch
March 20th, 2016 - South Dakota Taxidermist Association
Alain Veilleux, Bale-Comeau, Quebec – Brook Trout
March 20th, 2016 - Canadian Taxidermy Association
Ben Lenoble, Fremont, WI – Crappie
April 3rd, 2016 - Iowa Taxidermy Association
Ted Wyenberg, Combined Locks, WI – Wood Duck
April 10th, 2016 - Mississippi State Taxidermy Association
Brian Noody, Garden City, NY – Fighting Impalas
April 9th, 2016 - United Taxidermists of New York
Allen Malaise, Cody, WY – Alaskan Moose
April 11th, 2016 - Wyoming Association of Taxidermy Artists
Mike Nakielski, Iron Ridge, WI – Black Ducks
April 16th, 2016 - Minnesota Taxidermy Guild
Royal Robillard, Gatineau, Quebec – Chinook Salmon
April 17th, 2016 - Quebec Taxidermy Association
Timothy Gorenchan, Escanaba, MI – Brown Trout
May 1st, 2016 - National Taxidermist Association
Jeff Mourning, Littleton, CO – Cutthroat Trout
May 1st, 2016 - New Mexico Taxidermy Association
Dale Manning, Missoula, MT – Blue Grouse
May 1st, 2016 - Montana Taxidermists Association
Matt Tainter, Westby, WI – Pheasant
May 31st, 2016 - Nebraska State Taxidermist Association
Brian Brew, Springhill, TN – Mergansers
June 4th, 2016 - Tennessee Taxidermists Association
Josh Gustad, New Castle, CO – Bobcat
June 4th, 2016 - Colorado Taxidermists Association
Ryan Rhodes, Stockton Springs, ME – Black Duck
June 5th, 2016 - New England Association of Taxidermists
Korey Alleman, Breaux Bridge, LA – Gadwall
June 11th, 2016 - Oklahoma Taxidermists Association
David Ferguson, Harrisville, UT – Mule Deer
June 25th, 2016 - Oregon Taxidermy Association
Shane Smith, Bridgeport, AL – Peacock
June 26th, 2016 - Alabama Taxidermy Association
Eric Perry, Gold Hill, NC – Mallards
July 30th, 2016 - North Carolina Taxidermy Association
Jeremy Simon, Elkins, WV – Snow Goose
August 5th, 2016 - Maryland Taxidermy Association
Cole Cruickshank, Cameron, MO – Bluegill
August 5th, 2016 - Missouri Taxidermy Association
Ryan Rhodes, Stockton Springs, ME – Black Duck
August 7th, 2016 - Maine Association of Taxidermists
Kurt Ainsworth, Independence, KY – Whitetail Deer
August 9th, 2016 - Kentucky Taxidermist Association