The WASCO AWARD for the Most Artistic Entry - 2015

Congratulations to the 2015 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 blue will display a photograph of the winning entry.

Bo Hersey, Brooker, FL - Whitetail Deer
January 31, 2015 - Florida State Taxidermist Association


Josh Lengacher, Washington, IN - Wild Turkey
February 15, 2015 - National Wild Turkey Federation Convention


Richard Cadenhead, Stockbridge, GA
Georgia Taxidermy Association

Tim Gorenchan, Escanaba, MI - Brown Trout
February 22, 2015 - Wisconsin Taxidermists Association


Darrin Mosser, Minot, ND - Sunfish
March 8, 2015 - North Dakota Taxidermists Association


Chad Draper, Bluffdale, UT - Mule Deer Group
March 14, 2015 - Utah Taxidermist Association - Best of the West


Frank Kotula, Wilkes Barre, PA - Brown Trout
March 21, 2015 - Pennsylvania Taxidermy Association


Kurt Ainsworth, Independence, KY - Otter
March 22, 2015 - Michigan Taxidermist Association


Monty Artrip, Bunker Hill, IN - Speckled Trout
March 22, 2015 - Association of Indiana Taxidermists


Tom Hansen, Windom, MN - Antelope
March 22, 2015 - South Dakota Taxidermist Association


Dale Manning, Missoula, MT - Eurasian Wigeon
March 22, 2015 - Montana Taxidermists Association


Ted Weyenberg, Combined Locks, WI - Canvasback
March 22, 2015 - Southern Regional Taxidermy Convention


Todd Capitano, Irving, New York - Turkey
April 11, 2015 - United Taxidermists of New York


Vince Renaud, Tilbury, Ontario - Red Breast Merganser
April 12, 2015 - Canadian Taxidermy Association


Vicky Leblanc, Ste-Marcelline, Quebec - Baby Fox
April 19, 2015 - Quebec Taxidermy Association


Scott Verhunce, Allenton, WI - Bluegill
April 19, 2015 - Minnesota Taxidermy Guild


John Huye III, Picayune, MS - House Sparrows
May 30, 2015 - Tennessee Taxidermists Association


Lee Duet, Crystal Springs, MS - Black-Bellied Whistling Duck
May 30, 2015 - Louisiana Taxidermy Association


Tim Cooley, Lasalle, CO - Old Squaw Drake
May 31, 2015 - Nebraska State Taxidermist Association


Bill Dunn, Pennellville, NY - Whitetail Deer
June 7, 2015 - New England Association of Taxidermists


John Paul Barber, Sweeny, TX - Shoveler
June 13, 2015 - Oklahoma Taxidermists Association


Tonya O'Tinger, Bridgeport, AL - Mandarin
June 14, 2015 - Alabama Taxidermy Association


Shane Candler, Williamston, SC - Ross Goose
June 20, 2015 - South Carolina Association of Taxidermists


Dan Tout, Tucson, AZ - Black Bear
June 27, 2015 - Texas Taxidermy Association


Chad See, Valley Head, WV - Brown Trout
July 18, 2015 - National Taxidermists Association


Daniel Parmer - Redhead Drake
September 20, 2015 - PA Mini-Competition



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