2026 AWF Quad Cities Game Cook-Off Winners

September 10, 2026

BEST OVERALL:
Southeastern Land Group
Dish: Cajun Lime Redfish on the Half Shell
Team: Josh Milton, Peyton Littrell, Luke Rice, Spencer Loveless

Fish Division

1st Place – Southeastern Land Group
Dish: Cajun Lime Redfish on the Half Shell
Team: Josh Milton, Peyton Littrell, Luke Rice, Spencer Loveless

2nd Place – Hooks & Horns
Dish: Pecan Glazed Catfish
Team: Chris Alexander, Michelle Rouse, Amanda Brazil, Brandon Brazil

3rd Place- Sutton’s Deer Processing
Dish: Fried Bluegill
Team: Deborah Sutton, Jimmy Sutton

Fowl Division

1st Place – Red Hen
Dish: Wild Turkey Tacos
Team: Den Nelson, Gwen Nelson, Jenn Nelson, Matt Nelson

2nd Place – Marshall Ellis
Dish: Creamy Mushroom Dove Pasta
Team: Jeff Corsbie, Sawyer Moore, Ethan Buck,

3rd Place – Southeastern Land Group
Dish:
Upland Trio Quesadilla
Team: Josh Milton, Peyton Littrell, Luke Rice, Spencer Loveless

Game Division

1st Place – Ren Hen
Dish: Venison Tacos
Team: Den Nelson, Gwen Nelson, Jenn Nelson, Matt Nelson

2nd Place –Wylie Fencing
Dish: Deer Street Tacos
Team: Kyle Wylie, Wade Vincent, Cole Motes

3rd Place – Hooks & Horns
Dish: Honey Bourbon Venison Pinwheels
Team: Chris Alexander, Michelle Rouse, Amanda Brazil, Brandon Brazil

BEST PRESENTATION

BEST PRESENTATION:

Sutton’s Deer Processing
Team: Deborah Sutton, Jimmy Sutton ,

RUNNER-UP :
Lost Cajuns
Team: Annie Carol Gaston, Beaux Gautreau

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Bryan R. Van Devender
Derrick Moore
Bart Goins
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Chad Smith
Clint Reck
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Ron Tyler

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