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Congratulations to the 2019 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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Lester Weaver, Lebanon, PA – Gray Fox
February 2nd, 2019 - PA Great American Outdoor Show
Mike Mizelle, Saint Cloud, FL – Turkey
February 9th, 2019 - Florida Taxidermy Association
Mike Mizelle, Saint Cloud, FL – Smoke Phase Turkey
February 16th, 2019 - National Wild Turkey Federation
Tim Gorenchan, Escanaba, MI – Muskie
February 23rd, 2019 - Wisconsin Taxidermists Association
Wade Edie, Malvern, AK – Mallard
March 2nd, 2019 - Arkansas Taxidermy Association
Brandon Tucker, Goldsboro, NC – Gar
March 2nd, 2019 - Georgia Taxidermy Association
Steve Silseth, Minot, ND – Walleye
March 2nd, 2019 - North Dakota Taxidermists Association
Seth Lane, Kennewick, WA – Harlequin Duck
March 9th, 2019 - California Association of Taxidermists
Frank Kotula, Wilkesbarre, PA – Tiger Trout
March 9th, 2019 - Pennsylvania Taxidermist Association
Sam Cahoy, Aberdeen, SD – Bufflehead Duck
March 16th, 2019 - South Dakota Taxidermy Association
Phillip Wilson, Freesoil, MI – Colobus Monkey
March 17th, 2019 - Michigan Taxidermist Association
Vicky Leblanc, Ste-Marcelline, Quebec, Canada – Red Foxes
March 17th, 2019 - Canadian Taxidermists Association
Scott Humble, Springville, UT – Bufflehead Ducks
March 17th, 2019 - Utah Taxidermists Association
Terry Johnson, Mesa, AZ – Rainbow Trout
March 22nd, 2019 - Arizona Taxidermy Association
Garrett Sunram, Detroit Lakes, MN – Whitetail Deer
March 23rd, 2019 - Minnesota Taxidermy Guild
Steve Bollini, Godfrey, IL – Mallard Hen
March 23rd, 2019 - Illinois Taxidermist Association
Kendall Wilson, Jacksonville, NC – Black Bear Shoulder
March 23rd, 2019 - Virginia Taxidermists Association
Tyler Hoffman, Missoula, MT – Common Eider
March 30th, 2019 - Montana Taxidermists Association
Mike Nakielski, Iron Ridge, WI – Wood Duck
March 30th, 2019 - Iowa Taxidermy Association
Brian Noody, Fredonia, NY – 1/2 Black Buck Pedestal
April 6th, 2019 - United Taxidermists of New York
Ryan Cook, South Weber, UT – Blacktail Deer
April 13th, 2019 - Wyoming Association of Taxidermy Artists
Timmy Daigle, Houma, LA – Lobster
April 13th, 2019 - Mississippi State Taxidermy Association
Jeremy Simon, WV – Piebald Whitetail Buck
April 14th, 2019 - West Virginia Taxidermy Association
Robert Major, Las Cruces, NM – Black Buck Antelope
April 22nd, 2019 - New Mexico Taxidermists Association
Lake Sanburg, CO – Green Wing Teal
June 1st, 2019 - Colorado Taxidermist Association, Inc.
Casey Watterson, Mount Gilead, OH – Whitetail Deer
June 1st, 2019 - Indiana Taxidermist Association
R. Brian Noody, Fredonia, NY – Blackbuck
June 1st, 2019 - New England Association of Taxidermists
Jason Lamb, New Market, AL – Whitetail Deer
June 1st, 2019 - Tennessee Taxidermists Association
Seth Lane, Kennewick, WA – Harlequin Duck
June 8th, 2019 - Idaho Taxidermists Association
Bob Rowe, OK – Skin Mount Bass
June 8th, 2019 - Oklahoma Taxidermists Association
Derek Kaup, Columbus, NE – Bluegill
June 15th, 2019 - Kansas Association of Taxidermists
Corey Foth, KS – Largemouth Bass
June 15th, 2019 - Nebraska State Taxidermist Association
Jimmy Hortman, Murrells Inlet, SC – Eurasia Wigeon
June 22nd, 2019 - South Carolina Association of Taxidermists
Allen Burril, Nampa, ID – Big Horn Pedestal
June 22nd, 2019 - Oregon Association of Taxidermists
Kyle Landry, Grand Isle, LA – Harlequin Duck
June 22nd, 2019 - Texas Taxidermy Association
Mike Welch, Wiggins, MS – Raccoons
June 23rd, 2019 - Alabama Taxidermist Association
Ron Blinsky, Lovellville, OH – Whitetail Deer (Masters)
June 29th, 2019 - Maryland Taxidermy Association (E.R.)
Fred Barilla, Pompton Plains, NJ – Blue-Eared Pheasant
July 22nd, 2019 - Garden State Taxidermist Association
Mike Mizelle, Saint Cloud, FL – Eastern Wild Turkey
July 25th, 2019 - North Carolina Taxidermists Association
Mike Orthober, Egg Harbor, WI – Hazel Grouse
July 27th, 2019 - National Taxidermists Association
Butch Skillern, Bowling Green, KY
August 3rd, 2019 - Kentucky Taxidermist Association
Cole Cruickshank, Cameron, MO – Peacock Bass
August 4th, 2019 - Missouri Taxidermist Association
Cody Gould, Hodgdon, ME – Spawning Brown Trout
August 4th, 2019 - Maine Association of Taxidermists
Vern Pearson, Taupo, New Zealand – Chamois
September 28th, 2019 - New Zealand Taxidermy Association