2025 AWF Quad Cities Wild Game Cook-Off Winners

The AWF Quad Cities Wild Game Cook-Off was held on September 4, 2025

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BEST OVERALL:
Southeastern Land Group
Dish: The Grand Slam Turkey Nuggets
Team: Josh Milton, Luke Rice, Spencer Loveless, Adam Newton

1^st Place – KBeeQue
Dish: Gumbalia
Team: Dawn Merchant, Kindall Merchant, Ashley Merchant, Debby Smith

2^nd Place – Delta Waterfowl Shoals Chapter
Dish: Asian Tuna Ceviche
Team: Alan McDuffy, Josh Vardaman, Wilson McCord, Jake Burbank

3^rd Place- Red Hen
Dish: Bluegill Bream & Shrimp Gumbalia
Team: Dan Nelson, Matt Nelson, Maggie Thomas, Terri Findley

1^st Place – Southeastern Land Group
Dish: The Grand Slam Turkey Nuggets
Team: Josh Milton, Luke Rice, Spencer Loveless, Adam Newton

2^nd Place – Red Hen
Dish: Fried Quail Breast
Team: Dan Nelson, Matt Nelson, Maggie Thomas, Terri Findley

3^rd Place – Coyote Kings
Dish: Turkey & Dove Quesadilla
Team: Matt Lovell, Cary Ziegler

1^st Place – River North
Dish: Crunch Rack
Team: Andrew Harp, Tanner Hicks

2^nd Place – KBeeQue
Dish: Wild Piggy Pizza Rolls
Team: Dawn Merchant, Kindall Merchant, Ashley Merchant, Debby Smith

3^rd Place – Tainted Rub
Dish: Venison Meatball Sub
Team: Vince Webster, Yvonne Webster, Chris Webster, Kristi Webster

BEST PRESENTATION:
Delta Waterfowl Shoals Chapter
Team: Alan McDuffy, Josh Vardaman, Wilson McCord, Jake Burbank

RUNNER-UP :
Coyote Kings
Team: Matt Lovell, Cary Ziegler

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