This story will give you insight into Wes Mote’s quest seeking a World Title for Whitetail Deer Heads. I should note early in this story that Wes captured the Second in World title for whitetail deer head at the 2019 World Show, and because of the pandemic, the next show was three years later in 2022 when he won the title of Best in World Whitetail Deer. Wes and I had talked after the 2022 show and I asked him to send me his photos he offered as documentation of originality for the judges. After receiving them, I thought, “Wow, this would sure make for a very interesting article in the future!” Well, the future is now here. This interview with Wes was recorded this past May at the National Taxidermists Association convention and competition in Columbia, Missouri. Because Wes had previously won a Best in World with this whitetail, he was eligible to compete at the NTA for the Distinguished Taxidermist of the Year and won that award at the 2024 NTA. He made a few changes with the habitat in the composition of the piece.
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