Local taxidermist awarded Cooperative of the Year by conservation association

  • Doug Gaikowski, at right, was presented the Cooperative of the Year award by Austin Norton, left, Aug. 15. Gaikowski is a long time Webster taxidermist who has worked with South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks and South Dakota Association of Conservation Districts by testifying in front of state legislature in order to help the industry. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot
    Doug Gaikowski, at right, was presented the Cooperative of the Year award by Austin Norton, left, Aug. 15. Gaikowski is a long time Webster taxidermist who has worked with South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks and South Dakota Association of Conservation Districts by testifying in front of state legislature in order to help the industry. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

    Doug Gaikowski was awarded the Cooperative of the Year award on behalf of the South Dakota Association of Conservation Districts (SDACD) by member Austin Norton for Gaikowski’s help working with South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks (GFP) and SDACD. According to Norton, SDACD gives out awards each year for people who have helped serve their organizations. Norton added, Gaikowski has been a key compo…