Congratulations to the 2021 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.

Shane Candler, Pelzer, SC – Ringneck Duck
March 6th, 2021 - Georgia Taxidermy Association

Donny Paul, Cody, Wyoming – Antelope
May 8th, 2021 - Wyoming Association of Taxidermy Artists

Dustin Coons – Mountain Lion
June 6th, 2021 - New England Association of Taxidermists

Craig Westbroek – Shoveler
June 11th, 2021 - Utah Taxidermists Association

Casey Watterson – Brown Trout
June 13th, 2021 - The West Virginia Taxidermy Association

Bubba Botts, Campti, Louisiana – Anglerfish
June 26th, 2021 - Alabama Taxidermists Association

Doug Barnes, Penrose, Colorado – Mountain Lion
June 6th, 2021 - Colorado Taxidermists Association

Jerry Huffaker, Abilene, Texas – Sable
June 26th, 2021 - Texas Taxidermy Association