Congratulations to the 2025 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.

Landon Blankenship, Ocala, Florida – Green Wing Teal / Wigeon Hybrid
February 8th, 2025 - Florida State Taxidermist Association

Steven Reynolds, Locust Grove, Georgia – Wood Duck and Bufflehead
March 1st, 2025 - Georgia Taxidermist Association

Shawn Powell, Tappahannock, Virginia – Teal Trifecta - Green Wing Teal, Blue Wing Teal and Cinnamon Teal
March 8th 2025 - Virginia Taxidermists Association

Rich White, Billings, Montana – Brook Trout
March 15th, 2025 - Montana Taxidermists Association

Derek Harryman, Spanish Fork, Utah – California Quail
March 22nd, 2025 - Utah Taxidermy Association

Cory Foth, Peabody, Kansas – Spotted Gar
March 29th, 2025 - Kansas Association of Taxidermists

Jamie Brinks, Council Bluffs, Iowa – Pronghorn Antelope
March 29th, 2025 - Iowa Taxidermy Association

Jeff Crawford, St. Marys, Pennsylvania – Great Horned Owl
March 29th, 2025 - Pennsylvania Taxidermist Association

Adam Bossinger, Watertown, New York – Whitetail Deer
April 5th, 2025 - United Taxidermists of New York

Derek Crayton, Ponchatoula, Louisiana – Hen and Drake Pintail 
April 12th, 2025 - Mississippi State Taxidermist Association