Congratulations to the 2024 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.

Ethan Starnes, Sweetwater, Tennessee – Bufflehead
March 2nd, 2024 - Georgia Taxidermist Association

Daniel Davis, Rigby, Idaho – Roughed Grouse
March 23rd, 2024 - Utah Taxidermy Association

Shawn Conrad, Lancaster, New York – Common Eider
April 7th, 2024 - United Taxidermists of New York

Mike Nakielski, Iron Ridge, Wisconsin
April 7th, 2024 - Wisconsin Taxidermist Association

Tom Weickum, Cheyenne, Wyoming
April 20th, 2024 - Wyoming Association of Taxidermy Artists

Arlen Lehman, Milford, Indiana – Otter
June 2nd, 2024 - Association of Indiana Taxidermists

Dustin Coons, Saugerties, New York – Whitetail
June 2nd, 2024 - New England Association of Taxidermists

Kevin Whidby, Gray, Georgia – Bluewing / Shoveler Hybrid
June 9th, 2024 - Alabama Taxidermist Association

Chad See, Valley Head, West Virginia – White Bass
June 9th, 2024 - West Virginia Taxidermists Association

Troy Hall, Cheyenne, Wyoming – Bighorn Sheep
July 20th, 2024 - Arkansas Taxidermist Association

Jared Mitchell, Rockport, Maine – Parrot Cichlid
July 27th, 2024 - Maine Association of Taxidermists

Dan Helmer, DuQuoin, Illinois – Largemouth Bass
August 24th, 2024 - Missouri Taxidermy Association