FEBRUARY 17-19, 2023 CHARLESTON, SC Wild Now. Wild Forever.
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The Departure by Ryan Kirby
Dear Friends of SEWE,
Welcome to Charleston and the 41st Southeastern Wildlife Exposition. We have worked diligently and waited impatiently to gather artists, exhibitors, and attendees from across the United States for this special weekend of celebrating wildlife art and the sporting lifestyle.
SEWE is as important today as it has ever been, and the multifaceted mission of the organization is vitally important on many fronts. The effects on the genre of wildlife art, the scores of conservation organizations represented, and the economic impact throughout the region cannot be overstated.
The changes we make each year are balanced between what we will always be at our core, with how we evolve and remain significant within the realms of art and conservation. We are resolved to be a leader for both, and are able through your steadfast support.
We are pleased to welcome Ryan Kirby as the 2023 SEWE Featured Artist. Ryan is as authentic as they come. He is a conservationist and outdoorsman who brings life to his paintings through personal experience, and he represents all that SEWE hopes to share. We hope that as you peruse the Fine Art Gallery in The Charleston Place you find a piece that speaks to you, and discover the magic created in the personal experience between creator and collector.
While you are in Charleston, please take a moment to let those members of the hospitality community know that you are here for SEWE and that you appreciate all that they do for the event and City. This industry never fails to persevere and represents the foundation and strength of Charleston. We are proud to provide an impact to those places and people you have grown to know as you visit, and they are very much a part of the extended SEWE family.
As always, we thank our Corporate Partners, Participants in the SEWE VIP program, and those that strive to ensure public and private funding, so that we can continue to celebrate one of the true special events in the Southeast.
Have a wonderful time in Charleston and thank you for your support of Southeastern Wildlife Exposition.
Sincerely,
John. G. Powell
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Neil C. Robinson Jr., Chairman
George Bullwinkel, Jr. Vice Chair
Leonard L. Hutchison, III, Treasurer
John F. Walters, M.D., Secretary
Tommy B. Baker
George J. Bullwinkel, III
Harry J. Butler Jr.
Senator Paul G. Campbell
Mark C. Fava
Ronnie M. Givens
Thomas A. Hall
Helen T. Hill
Richard Jackson
David L. Morgan
Kenneth T. Seeger
O.L. Thompson, III
Claudius E. Watts, IV
MEMBERS EMERITI
Bill Hall Deceased
Jack Hanna
Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry
EXHIBIT MANAGERS
Bart Burford Show Accounting
Leslie Burford Fine Art Gallery
Corey Grooms Gaillard Center
Barry McKenzie Brittlebank Park
Dennis Taylor Marion Square
Bobby Wylie Charleston Place
Maggie Howell Charleston Marriott
STAFF
John Powell
President and CEO
Julia Baker
Special Projects
Delaney Faile
Special Projects
Maggie Howell
Special Projects Director
Mary Roberts
Marketing Consultant
Hannah Shannon
Artist and VIP Coordinator
Meagan Trotta
Marketing and Sales Director
Parker Walters
Special Projects
Arielle Alpino, Jada Davis & Kyler Rose
Obviouslee Marketing
OFFICIAL VIDEOGRAPHER
Hed Hi Media
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
P.O. Box 20635 Charleston, SC 29413
(843) 723-1748 | fax (843) 723-4729
sewe.com | sewe@sewe.com
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Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 13 Welcome......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Credits ............................................................................................................................................................10 Corporate Partners .................................................................................................................................... 12 Table of Contents 13 Schedule of Events 14-17 Map 18-19 VIP Event Schedule & Perks 20 Map Your Day 21 Special Events 22-26 Featured Artist, Ryan Kirby 30-31 Forrest Galante 32-33 Busch Wildlife Sanctuary 34-35 Wings Over Water 36-37 National Marine Mammal Foundation 38-39 Dog Demonstrations with Purina ProvPlan® and Wildrose Kennels 40-41 The Center for Birds of Prey / Avian Conservation Center 42-45 Brittlebank Park 46 The Kid Zone at Brittlebank Park 47 Sheep and Duck Herding Demonstrations 50-51 DockDogs® 52-53 Live Art Series 56-57 Red Fox Fine Art Special Exhibit 58-59 Chef Demos: Certified SC Kitchen Stage 62-63 Ducks Unlimited.................................................................................................................................. 64-65 Birds of a Feather Ladies Brunch Benefit ................................................................................. 66-67 Cocktails & Conservation Series with Garden & Gun ........................................................... 68-69 Lowcountry Social .............................................................................................................................. 70-71 Copley Fine Art Auctions Exhibit and Auction Preview ............................................................ 72 Special Decoy Exhibit and Lecture Series ....................................................................................... 73 SEWE Marketplace at the Gaillard Center................................................................................. 74-75 Knife Makers 77 Fine Sporting Arms 79 SEWE Sculpture Initiative 84-85 Host an Artist Program 86-87 Artists 90-109 SC Junior Duck Stamp 118-119 Kids for Conservation 120-121 La Marca Prosecco 122-123 Charleston County Parks & Recreation Events 124-125 Venue Overview 126-130 Exhibitors 135-138 VIP Listing 144-146 Advertisers Index 151
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
DockDogs® Registration Opens Brittlebank Park
ALL EXHIBITS OPEN Multiple Locations
DockDogs® Competitions Brittlebank Park
Copley Fine Art Decoy Exhibit and Auction
Preview Opens Charleston Marriott
Sheep and Duck Herding Demo Brittlebank Park
NMMF Dolphin Doctor Workshop Marion Square
Forrest Galante | Live Storytelling Gaillard Center
Birds of Prey Flight Demos Marion Square
Retriever Demonstrations with Mike Stewart from Wildrose Kennels, “7 Habits of the Highly Successful Gundog” presented by Purina Pro Plan® Brittlebank Park
Chef Demo | Culinary Institute of Charleston
Pastry Chef Kelly Wilson with the Freeman family of Freeman Farms Marion Square
NMMF Dolphin Doctor Workshop Marion Square
Orvis Fly Fishing Demo Brittlebank Park
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Show Gaillard Center
Special Decoy Lecture with Dick McIntyre Charleston Marriott
Chef Demo | Vern’s Chef Dano Heinze and Bethany Heinze with Jonathan Cox of Lowcountry Fungi Marion Square
Purina Pro Plan® Flying Disc Dog
Demonstrations Marion Square
Boykin Spaniel Society presents “Meet the Gundogs”
Retriever Demonstrations Brittlebank Park
Chef Demo | Circa 1886 Pastry Chef Ashley Cardona with Jeremy Storey of Storey Farms Marion Square
Sheep and Duck Herding Demo Brittlebank Park
Wings Over Water | Film Showing presented by Ducks Unlimited Gaillard Center
Retriever Demonstrations with Mike Stewart from Wildrose Kennels, “7 Habits of the Highly Successful Gundog” presented by Purina Pro Plan® Brittlebank Park
Quick Draw/Speed Sculpt and Auction The Charleston Place
Schedule of Events
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Birds of Prey Flight Demos Marion Square
Chef Demo | 2023 South Carolina Chef Ambassador with Local Farmer Marion Square
Orvis Fly Fishing Demo Brittlebank Park
Boykin Spaniel Society presents “Meet the Gundogs”
Retriever Demonstrations Brittlebank Park
Purina Pro Plan® Flying Disc Dog
Demonstrations Marion Square
National Marine Mammal Foundation Short Films with Panel Discussion Gaillard Center
Exhibits Close
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
DockDogs® Registration Opens Brittlebank Park
ALL EXHIBITS OPEN Multiple Locations
Copley Fine Art Decoy Exhibit and Auction Preview
Opens Charleston Marriott
DockDogs® Competitions Brittlebank Park
Litter Trashes Everyone Puppet Show Brittlebank Park
Sheep and Duck Herding Demo Brittlebank Park
NMMF Dolphin Doctor Workshop Marion Square
Forrest Galante | Live Storytelling Gaillard Center
Exhibit Tour with Copley Fine Art Auctions’ Decoy
Specialist Colin S. McNair Charleston Marriott
Birds of Prey Flight Demos Marion Square
Retriever Demonstrations with Mike Stewart from Wildrose Kennels, “7 Habits of the Highly Successful Gundog” presented by Purina Pro Plan® Brittlebank Park
Chef Demo | Chef Emily Meggett author of Gullah
Geechee Home Cooking: Recipes from the Matriarch of Edisto Island with Greg Johnsman of Marsh Hen
Mill Marion Square
NMMF Dolphin Doctor Workshop Marion Square
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Orvis Fly Fishing Demo Brittlebank Park
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Show Gaillard Center
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Chef Demo | Malika Canteen Chef Maryam Ghaznavi with Local Farmer Marion Square
Litter Trashes Everyone Puppet Show Brittlebank Park
Purina Pro Plan® Flying Disc Dog
Demonstrations Marion Square
Boykin Spaniel Society presents “Meet the Gundogs”
Retriever Demonstrations Brittlebank Park
Special Decoy Lecture with Dick McIntyre Charleston Marriott
Live Art Series | Opposites Attract The Charleston Place
Chef Demo | 2023 South Carolina Chef Ambassador with Local Farmer Marion Square
Sheep and Duck Herding Demo Brittlebank Park
Wings Over Water | Film Showing presented by Ducks
Unlimited Gaillard Center
Retriever Demonstrations with Mike Stewart from Wildrose Kennels, “7 Habits of the Highly Successful Gundog” Presented by Purina Pro Plan® Marion Square
Chef Demo | Chef Amethyst Ganaway with Crabber Tia
Clark Marion Square
Birds of Prey Flight Demos Marion Square
Orvis Fly Fishing Demo Brittlebank Park
Litter Trashes Everyone Puppet Show Brittlebank Park
Boykin Spaniel Society presents “Meet the Gundogs”
Retriever Demonstrations Brittlebank Park
Purina Pro Plan® Flying Disc Dog
Demonstrations Marion Square
National Marine Mammal Foundation Short Films with Panel Discussion Gaillard Center
Exhibits Close
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19
DockDogs® Registration Opens Brittlebank Park
ALL EXHIBITS OPEN Multiple Locations
DockDogs® Competitions Brittlebank Park
Copley Fine Art Decoy Exhibit and Auction
Preview Opens Charleston Marriott
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Sheep and Duck Herding Demo Brittlebank Park
Forrest Galante | Live Storytelling Gaillard Center
NMMF Dolphin Doctor Workshop Marion Square
Live Art Series | Pencil It In The Charleston Place
Exhibit Tour with Copley Fine Art Auctions’ Decoy
Specialist Colin S. McNair Charleston Marriott
Birds of Prey Flight Demos Marion Square
Retriever Demonstrations with Mike Stewart from Wildrose Kennels, “7 Habits of the Highly Successful Gundog” presented by Purina Pro Plan® Brittlebank Park
Chef Demo | Chef Rashaunda Grant with Local Farmer Marion Square
NMMF Dolphin Doctor Workshop Marion Square
Orvis Fly Fishing Demo Brittlebank Park
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Show Gaillard Center
Chef Demo | Topsoil Chef Adam Cooke with Brett Gates of Noonday Farms at Landrum Marion Square
Boykin Spaniel Society presents “Meet the Gundogs”
Retriever Demonstrations Brittlebank Park
Purina Pro Plan® Flying Disc Dog
Demonstrations Marion Square
Chef Demo | 2023 South Carolina Chef Ambassador with Local Farmer Marion Square
Sheep and Duck Herding Demo Brittlebank Park
Wings Over Water | Film Showing presented by Ducks Unlimited Gaillard Center
Chef Demo | Cudaco Chef Shaun Brian with Jeff Massey of Livingston’s Bulls Bay Seafood Marion Square
Retriever Demonstrations with Mike Stewart from Wildrose Kennels, “7 Habits of the Highly Successful Gundog” Presented by Purina Pro Plan® Brittlebank Park
DockDogs® Finals Brittlebank Park
Orvis Fly Fishing Demo Brittlebank Park
Boykin Spaniel Society presents “Meet the Gundogs”
Retriever Demonstrations Brittlebank Park
National Marine Mammal Foundation Short Films With Panel Discussion Gaillard Center
Exhibits Close
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NEW: Sporting Showroom
STANDARD SHUTTLES
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Brittlebank Express
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VIP Events
SEWE VIP BADGE REQUIRED. MUST BE 21 OR OLDER FOR AFTER HOURS FUNCTIONS.
Thursday, February 16
1 – 5 pm Private Preview Hours presented by The Peninsula of Charleston
The Charleston Place
7 – 11 pm Signature Gala & Sale sponsored by Baker Motor Company
The Charleston Place
Friday, February 17
9 – 10 am Private Preview Hour
The Charleston Place & Gaillard Center
Saturday, February 18
9 – 10 am Private Preview Hour
The Charleston Place & Gaillard Center
7 – 11 pm
SEWE Soiree*
Charleston Visitor Center
*Ticket required; VIP badge does not admit.
VIP Perks
VIP LOUNGES**
Brittlebank Park, Charleston Place, Charleston Marriott (NEW) & Gaillard Center
10 am – 6 pm Friday and Saturday 10 am – 5 pm Sunday
**Lounges are for Benefactors and Corporate Sponsors only
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Map Your Day
SEWE has three continuous loops for ticket and badge holders and two VIP express shuttles for badge holders only. Shuttles are for your convenience but please note bus times can be unpredictable due to traffic. Many venues are walkable (see map). SEWE shuttles operate from 9:45 am through 30 minutes after close of show Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
SEWE shuttle is provided at no additional cost for SEWE ticket and badge holders during show hours.
We highly recommend using the free SEWE shuttle service. Ticket or badge required.
ADDITIONAL PARKING
Additional parking near Brittlebank will be available on February 18 & February 19 for a flat rate of $5. Follow signage on Lockwood Blvd. to the lot behind the police station on Fishburne Street.
RIDE SHARE
Parking is very limited in Charleston. Ride share and carpooling are strongly advised.
PARKING REMINDERS
No parking allowed in the grassy areas in front of Brittlebank.
Parking Reminder: There will be limited to no parking at Brittlebank on Friday, February 17.
WALKING IS ENCOURAGED!
Shuttle wait times may be long and most venues are walkable.
ACCESSIBILITY
Handicap accessible transportation is available; please ask the bus representative for assistance.
While leashed dogs are allowed at outdoor SEWE venues, furry friends are not permitted on SEWE shuttles.
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SPECIAL EVENTS Special Events 22
Unless otherwise noted, please order your special event tickets in advance at sewe.com/special-event-tickets/ or (843) 723-1748.
DUCKS UNLIMITED OYSTER ROAST
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm, Friday, February 17
Indulge in oysters and a classic Lowcountry cookout, featuring an open bar, music, raffles and live and silent auctions. Admission also includes a 2023 membership to Ducks Unlimited.
TICKETS: Start at $100, must be purchased in advance
Available at eastcooperdu.org or call (843) 564-ECDU (3238)
I Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting St.
BIRDS OF A FEATHER LADIES BRUNCH BENEFIT
10 am - 2 pm, Saturday, February 18
Presented by SEWE & Norton & Hodges, raise your glass for Birds of a Feather Ladies Brunch Benefit in support of The Bee Cause Project. This bespoke event features a three-course lunch and a premiere bar. Enjoy a wide array of entertainment, including live painting by SEWE artist, Amy Lay, one-of-a-kind raffle packages, and a live auction with Lowcountry Live’s Erin Kienzle.
TICKETS: Two tickets for $450 | Table of 10 for $2,000
I Union Station Charleston, 652A King St.
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COMBING THE CAW CAW WILDERNESS
1:30 - 3:30 pm, Saturday, February 18
Join a naturalist to explore some of the habitats of Caw Caw Interpretive Center. Eagles, turkeys, otters, waterfowl, and more are often observed from these trails. There’s no better way to learn about the wilds of the South Carolina Lowcountry.
TICKETS: $35 per person. Pre-registration is required. To register visit ccprc.comsewe. Ages 12 and up. Meet at Caw Caw Interpretive Ctr., 5200 Savannah Hwy, Ravenel 29470.
I Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Ravenel, SC
COCKTAILS & CONSERVATION WITH DURRELL SMITH AND GARDEN & GUN
2 - 4 pm, Saturday, February 18
Join Garden & Gun editor in chief David DiBenedetto and Durrell Smith, a Georgia-based wingshooter, podcaster, and co-founder of the Minority Outdoor Alliance—an organization that encourages individuals of all backgrounds and ethnicities to pursue outdoor activities—for a spirited conversation about gun dogs and bird hunting. A 2021 winner of Outsider magazine’s Breaking Barriers Award, Smith will also share more about his nonprofit’s efforts to make hunting and fishing more inclusive. This event is hosted at the G&G offices in Charleston’s historic Cigar Factory and paired with creative cocktails and good company.
TICKETS: SOLD OUT
I Garden & Gun Headquarters, 701 East Bay Street, Suite 115
LOWCOUNTRY SOCIAL
7:30 - 10:30 pm, Saturday, February 18
Dust off your boots for the sixth annual Lowcountry Social and celebrate the best of the South. Enjoy local oysters and BBQ from renowned pit masters, bluegrass music by the fire and an open bar under the stars at Brittlebank Park. Each guest will be entered to win exclusive outdoor prizes from SEWE partners throughout the evening.
TICKETS: SOLD OUT
I Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Dr.
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COCKTAILS & CONSERVATION WITH DR. JENNIFER REHAGE AND GARDEN & GUN
2 - 4 pm, Sunday, February 19
Join Garden & Gun contributing editor and outdoorsman
T. Edward Nickens and Dr. Jennifer Rehage, director of the Rehage Laboratory of Coastal Fish Ecology & Fisheries at Florida International University, for a spirited exploration of how nearshore angling for bonefish, tarpon, permit, redfish, and snook is changing in surprising—and even exciting—ways. Rehage, a newly elected board member of the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, has been involved in some of the most progressive saltwater fisheries studies of the last decade, an insight she’ll share in this discussion. This event is hosted at the G&G offices in Charleston’s historic Cigar Factory and paired with creative cocktails and good company.
TICKETS: $25 per person. Available at sewe.com
I Garden & Gun Headquarters, 701 East Bay Street, Suite 115
SOUTH CAROLINA WATERFOWL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SPORTSMAN’S BALL
6 pm, Friday, February 17
This wild game feast features dinner, cocktails, raffles and offers a silent and live auction.
TICKETS: $100 per person | $800 for 8-person table, $1,000 for 10-person table. Available at scwa.org.
I Omar Shrine Center, 176 Patriots Point Street, Mount Pleasant
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27TH ANNUAL DUCK SHUCK OYSTER ROAST
6 pm, Saturday, February 18
This casual party makes for an unforgettable evening with live music, raffles, hot oysters and live and silent auctions.
TICKETS: $100 per person, $800 for 8-person table, $1,000 for 10-person table. Available at scwa.org.
I Omar Shrine Center, 176 Patriots Point Street, Mount Pleasant
STEEP CANYON RANGERS
7:30 - 11 pm, Thursday, February 16
In partnership with SEWE, the Gaillard Center is excited to bring NC-based, Grammy award-winning bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers to the Lowcountry on February 16 to officially kick off SEWE weekend. Tickets are available at gaillardcenter.org
I Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun Street
CHARLESTON SAFARI CLUB ANNUAL GALA
6 - 11 pm, Wednesday, February 15
Benefitting Charleston Safari Club’s Youth Outdoor Education Camp, this event features an open premium bar, decadent food, live entertainment, raffles, a live auction and more. Safari Attire Requested & Strongly Encouraged.
TICKETS: $175 per person | $1,750 per 10-person table. Available at charlestonsafariclub.org
I The Harbour Club at WestEdge, 222 Westedge Street Suite 700
ARTIST IN RESIDENT WITH DR. J. DREW LANHAM
5 - 7 pm, Friday, February 17
Join us for a celebration of art and nature with MacArthur award-winner & South Carolina author, poet, ornithologist, and hunter-conservationist - Dr. J. Drew Lanham. Gather around a fire to listen to the author’s “head and heart” approach to the Southeastern birds featured in John James Audubon’s The Birds of America. Libations and lite bites will complement this event.
TICKETS: $125 per person. Available at shopthedewberry.com
I The Dewberry, 334 Meeting Street
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Meet Ryan Kirby
Ryan Kirby believes that as an artist he has a unique role and responsibility of bringing the outdoors to the indoors.
Ryan grew up in Illinois, where he and his brother were the direct beneficiaries of growing up on a family farm. Like a hammer to a carpenter or ball to an athlete, from the time Ryan Kirby first picked up a paintbrush, there was no question what his craft would be. Kirby was born an artist. And once old enough to venture deep into the woods of the family farm, his subject quickly became wild things.
Wild sunsets. Wild rivers. Wild animals.
It takes a trained eye to recreate the way sunlight bounces off a deer antler, or to perfectly place a thousand feathers as a tom turkey lunges forward into a thunderous gobble.
For Kirby, the training takes place on his hunting adventures – each morning in the field used as a time to watch, listen, and learn.
From the wilds of Alaska, to the Rocky Mountains, to the Heartland of his home state of Illinois, Kirby has traveled far and wide to see fur, feathers, trees and water differently than the rest of us…and the same. The same adrenaline that’s pulsed through the veins of hunters for generations is what makes Kirby tick. Only his purpose for being there is different. He is an artist - charged by God to preserve on canvas His wild places and wild things.
There’s a spiritual connection between the brush, the animal, and the scene. Through Kirby’s hand, moments in time are captured forever – to be re-lived by those who gaze upon the canvas.
Golden Hour
2023 Featured Artist
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Golden Light SEWE 2023 Featured Piece
Clear Water Brookie
Double Down
Bayou-Buck
Palmetto Pride
Chocolate Sunrise
Perched and Pretty
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Frigid Forager
Featured Artist • Charleston Place
FORREST
GALANTE
SHOW TIMES
Friday, Feb 17 | 10:30 am
Saturday, Feb 18 | 10:30 am
Sunday, Feb 19 | 10:30 am
Gaillard Center
Forrest Galante • Gaillard Center
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As an American outdoor adventurer, television personality and wildlife biologist, Forrest Galante will entertain and enlighten SEWE patrons with live presentations. Galante hosts Discovery Channel’s flagship Sharkweek every year, and now has multiple wildlife shows on the air, including Mysterious Creatures with Forrest Galante and Extinct or Alive.
Seating is first-come, first-served.
Forrest Galante • Gaillard Center
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SHOW TIMES
Friday, Feb 17 | 12:30 pm
Saturday, Feb 18 | 12:30 pm
Sunday, Feb 19 | 12:30 pm
Gaillard Center
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LIVE PRESENTATION
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
Gaillard Center
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, a longtime SEWE favorite, is returning to fascinate crowds with its always entertaining and educational live animal shows.
The Busch Wildlife staff will introduce the wonders of the natural ecosystems and give SEWE attendees an up-close and personal look at alligators, bobcats, foxes, birds of prey, snakes and more. The presentation will focus on the natural history of the animals while discussing ecology, conservation, endangered species and urban wildlife.
The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, of Jupiter, Florida, rehabilitates sick, injured and orphaned wild animals, and educates the public about nature, wildlife and environmental issues while promoting wildlife and habitat conservation. As one of the country’s leading environmental education and wildlife rehabilitation facilities, Busch provides care to over 5,000 wild animal patients, returning the recovered animals to their natural habitats annually.
Seating is first-come, first-served.
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Wings Over Water
Gaillard Center
Wings Over Water, a film coproduced by Ducks Unlimited and narrated by award-winning actor Michael Keaton, will showcase the importance of the Prairie Pothole Region of North America as a breeding and nesting habitat for birds. Through stunning visual storytelling, Wings Over Water will draw attention to this oftenoverlooked region and what it means for North American wildlife. After the film, there will be a Q & A with the film’s producers.
Seating is first-come, first-served.
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SHOW TIMES
Friday, Feb 17 | 2:30 pm
Saturday, Feb 18 | 2:30 pm
Sunday, Feb 19 | 2:30 pm
Gaillard Center
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National Marine Mammal Foundation
NMMF AT THE GAILLARD: National Marine Mammal Foundation
Short Films with Panel Discussion
The NMMF will showcase three short films featuring NMMF-led conservation stories at the Gaillard Center during SEWE weekend. These showings will include a panel discussion and Q&A featuring NMMF scientists and veterinarians.
Seating is first-come, first-served.
SHOW TIMES
Friday, Feb 17 | 4:30 pm
Saturday, Feb 18 | 4:30 pm
Sunday, Feb 19 | 4:30 pm
Gaillard Center
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New at SEWE 2023, the National Marine Mammal Foundation (NMMF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized globally as a leader in marine mammal science, medicine, and conservation.
NMMF AT MARION SQUARE:
Stop by the NMMF tent in Marion Square to learn more about the conservation of marine mammals worldwide and participate in interactive Dolphin Doctor workshops.
WORKSHOP TIMES
Friday, Feb 17 | 10:30 am, 12 pm
Saturday, Feb 18 | 10:30 am, 12 pm
Sunday, Feb 19 | 10:30 am, 12 pm
Marion Square
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LIVE PRESENTATION
Purina Pro Plan®
Dog Demonstrations with Wildrose Kennel
Returning for SEWE 2023, the Wildrose British Labrador demonstration pack with the professionals of canine nutrition, Purina Pro Plan®, will be be presenting its unique, balanced training techniques for upland and waterfowl gundogs, as well as adventure companions.
Enjoy personal interactions with the Labradors, the trainers, and the Pro Plan® team throughout the day, all on hand to answer questions and provide tips.
DEMONSTRATION TIMES
Friday, Feb 17 | 11:30 am and 3 pm
Saturday, Feb 18 | 11:30 am and 3 pm
Sunday, Feb 19 | 11:30 am and 3 pm
Brittlebank Park
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Purina Pro Plan®
Flying Disc Dog Demonstrations
MARION SQUARE
The high-flying Purina Pro Plan® Performance Team is a collection of some of the world’s most athletic canines. Come watch the team perform amazing flying disc routines in Marion Square. You don’t want to miss the excitement!
DEMONSTRATION TIMES
Friday, Feb 17 | 1 pm and 4:30 pm
Saturday, Feb 18 | 1 pm and 4:30 pm
Sunday, Feb 19 | 1 pm
Marion Square
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LIVE PRESENTATION The Center for Birds of Prey • Marion Square 42
With ties to the likes of Audubon, Catesby and Bachman, South Carolina enjoys a long and important legacy in the study and appreciation of birds. That legacy endures through the Avian Conservation Center and, within it, the Center for Birds of Prey. Ideally situated on a 152-acre campus near Charleston, the Center is dedicated to the study and welfare of birds and their habitats and to engaging the public in important environmental issues that affect birds and humans alike.
FLIGHT DEMONSTRATIONS
Friday, Feb 17 | 11 am & 3 pm
Saturday, Feb 18 | 11 am & 3 pm
Sunday, Feb 19 | 11 am
Marion Square
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Avian Conservation Center and Center for Birds of Prey
The Avian Conservation Center / Center for Birds of Prey was founded in 1991 as the Charleston Raptor Center as a medical treatment facility for injured birds of prey. The name of the organization evolved in 1994 to the South Carolina Center for Birds of Prey, and in 2002 to the umbrella Avian Conservation Center with the Center for Birds of Prey as its principal operating entity, all to more accurately reflect the growing disciplines, reach and influence of the organization. As the nonprofit organization marked its 30th year in 2021, it is primarily focused in four defined areas:
AVIAN HEALTH
The professional treatment of injured birds is a source of incomparable insight into critical environmental issues. The Avian Medical Clinic currently treats more than 800 injured raptors and shorebirds each year, releasing the majority back to their natural habitat. Although the causes of injuries vary widely, nearly all are human-related - ranging from gunshot wounds to collisions, electric shock from power lines, and toxicity. The medical functions of the Center operate on a 365-day basis. Injured birds are admitted from a continually widening geographical area.
CONSERVATION EDUCATION
The educational programs of the Center are offered within two general formats: on-site and off-site. Each year, thousands of students are engaged in the Center’s science and natural history based educational programs. Decades of experience and evaluations consistently provided from educators demonstrate that these programs capture attention, enhance retention of subject material, and foster a renewed enthusiasm for learning – all of which
contribute to an overall improvement in academic performance. The experiential programs offered by the Center also promote an awareness and appreciation for the natural world and our respective roles as stewards in its preservation. The power and beauty of birds of prey cast them as unparalleled ambassadors in public education - exemplifying both the intellectual and ethical aspects of conservation management.
RESEARCH
Research and field studies combine with the objectives of the medical and educational programs to support the protection of wild bird populations and their critical habitat areas.
The Center has led and participated in groundbreaking scientific research including avian genetics, environmental toxins, and an ongoing study of endangered and threatened species in South Carolina such as the Swallow-tailed kite. The Center’s work is well recognized in connection with environmental threats like the emergence of avian vacuolar myelinopathy (AVM) among eagles and other birds, and mortality resulting from under regulated landfill substances. A “citizen science” approach to a number of initiatives encourages the public to become active contributors to wildlife conservation and raises public awareness of vital ecological issues.
SC OILED BIRDS TREATMENT FACILITY
The Avian Conservation Center is designated in the USCG Area Contingency Plan as the official repository for oiled birds in South Carolina and maintains situational readiness in this crucial role. Constructed with a grant from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the Center’s combined use Avian Medical Center / Oiled Bird Treatment Facility was completed in October 2007. The facility is designed and equipped to provide the highest quality medical care available for injured birds of prey and
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shorebirds on a daily basis, and, as the only permanent avian treatment center of its kind on the Eastern seaboard, affords the most efficient response possible in the event of a contaminant spill affecting native bird populations and their fragile breeding habitats along the South Carolina coast.
The Avian Conservation Center/ Center for Birds of Prey has enjoyed long and productive relationships with Federal and State agencies and other relevant organizations since its inception. The Center has worked closely with the SC Department of Natural Resources in numerous areas over the years, including:
Support of law enforcement, providing consultation, evidence collection and storage, and forensic services.
• Formation of the SC Toxicity Working Group of which SCDNR is a participant, in response to bald eagle deaths in landfills
• Providing medical care to 13,000+ injured birds of prey and shorebirds
• As a training and instructional resource for SCDNR officers
• Fielding thousands of public inquiries regarding birds and other wildlife in support of SCDNR and associated public expectations
• Osprey nesting platforms and relocations where appropriate
• Contaminant spill preparedness and response
The Center is staffed by 8 full time and 4 part-time employees with more than 70 years of combined avian experience. The small but effective staff is supported by a league of extensively trained and dedicated volunteer staff members who contribute more than 15,000 hours every year. The current annual operating budget for the organization is $825,000, the majority of which comes from philanthropic sources.
DID YOU KNOW . . . ?
Each year, thousands of birds in South Carolina are injured by collisions with automobiles and man-made structures, electrical shock, gunshots, poisoning, nest destruction and other human related causes. The Avian Conservation Center mitigates some of this damage to wildlife by admitting and treating hundreds of birds of prey and shorebirds each year, releasing the majority back to their natural habitat. The center’s professional medical staff, with the support of more than 15,000 volunteer staff hours, treats more than 800 injured birds of prey and shorebirds in its Medical Center each year.
Visit the Center for Birds of Prey tent at Marion Square to learn more.
FLIGHT DEMONSTRATIONS
Friday, Feb 17 | 11 am & 3 pm
Saturday, Feb 18 | 11 am & 3 pm Sunday, Feb 19 | 11 am
Marion Square
BRITTLEBANK PARK
Brittlebank Park, one of five main SEWE venues, has plenty of green space to enjoy the demonstrations, exhibitors and action.
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KID ZONE
Children’s activities and games are located in the Kid Zone at Brittlebank Park. Here you will find:
pony rides
camel rides
exotic petting zoo inflatables
fun games educational programs
KID ZONE STAGE
with book readings by local authors and librarians and puppet shows
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Are you a MEMBER?
College of Charleston graduates receive a lifetime membership to the Alumni Association and there are no dues. Please let us know of any address or email changes so we can invite you to Spring Alumni Weekend and A Charleston Affair, Fall Alumni Weekend and the Alumni Oyster Roast, and ensure you connect with your local CofC Club. Email us at alumni@cofc.edu or visit alumni.cofc.edu
WHERE THE PAVEMENT ENDS THE ADVENTURE BEGINS
Sheep & Duck Herding
BRITTLEBANK PARK
Back by popular demand, Windy Knolls Farm owner and master trainer, Bill Coburn, will showcase the fascinating world of herding instinctive to the Border Collie breed.
For over 23 years Bill Coburn has been training and working with Border Collies. When he purchased his first dog he was advised to get a trained dog, but as Bill put it, “I was too hardheaded to do that.” So, with the help of a neighbor he trained his first dog on his own and the rest is history. Bill and his dogs have won many competitions
throughout the years, even one competition in Georgia where he could not communicate by voice commands.
All of Mr. Coburn’s dogs spend their days working sheep on Windy Knolls Farm in Laurens, South Carolina. Here’s your chance to see them do what they were born to do in person.
Watch his collies artfully muster sheep and ducks through various obstacles with only a whistle and a few commands throughout SEWE weekend.
DEMONSTRATION TIMES
Friday, Feb 17 | 10:30 am & 2 pm
Saturday, Feb 18 | 10:30 am & 2 pm
Sunday, Feb 19 | 10:30 am & 2 pm
Brittlebank Park
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DockDogs® • Brittlebank Park 52 LIVE PRESENTATION
DockDogs®
BRITTLEBANK PARK
One of SEWE’s most popular events, crowds will flock to Brittlebank Park to watch this popular high-flying, big-splashing competition. With a 40’ x 20’ tank, holding nearly 30,000 gallons of water, dogs of all kinds and skill levels will compete in water jumping competitions, including Big Air, Extreme Vertical and Speed Retrieve.
“Waves” of competition will be held throughout the day Friday through Sunday, with finals Sunday afternoon.
For more information or to pre-register your dog, visit dockdogs.com.
Friday & Saturday, 10 am–5:30 pm Sunday, 10 am–4:30 pm
Sunday, 3:30 pm
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Live Art Series
This new series will allow viewers to witness the imagination, talent and process behind SEWE artwork by featuring a live art event each day in the Fine Art Gallery in The Charleston Place.
Mother Daughter
Live Presentation
Duet paintings with SEWE’s mother and daughter painters.
ARTISTS:
Duo 1: Amy Lay & Bayly Lay
Duo 2: Julie Jeppsen & Rebecca Proctor
1 pm, Thursday, February 16
*Host an artist, Patron and VIP Access only.
Quick Draw / Speed Sculpt
Live Auction to Follow
Participating artists paint or sculpt an original piece from start to finish in just one hour with a live auction held immediately after.
PAINTERS:
Ryan Kirby
Guy Crittenden
Julie Jeppsen
David Kiehm
Kyle Paliotto
Hilarie Lambert
Ray Gamradt
Dirk Walker
Larry Moore
Peggy Watkins
SCULPTORS:
Liz Lewis
David Turner
3 pm, Friday, February 17
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CHARLESTON PLACE
Duo
Opposites Attract
Live Presentation
Opposing mediums on a variety of surfaces.
ARTISTS:
Lori Dunn
Jen Starwalt
2 pm, Saturday, February 18
Pencil It In
Live Presentation
Pencil, scratchboard and graphite sketches.
ARTISTS:
Ray Gamradt
Cole Johnson
Terry Miller
Nelson Tucker
Ray Brown
11 am, Sunday, February 19
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RED FOX FINE ART SPECIAL EXHIBIT
Red Fox Fine Art, a leading gallery of sporting paintings and sculpture based in Middleburg, Virginia presents a special exhibit of American and British art, including the work of Ogden M. Pleissner, Percival Rosseau, Alfred J. Munnings, Alfred F. Tait, John M. Tracy and more.
Turner Reuter established the gallery in 1979 at the Red Fox Inn & Tavern in Middleburg, Virginia. Reuter, an avid field sport enthusiast, has spent his lifetime exploring the relationship between art and country life. His book Animal & Sporting Artists in America is the first scholarly reference book devoted solely to American animal and sporting painters and sculptors.
Friday, Feb 17 | 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday, Feb 18 | 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, Feb 19 | 10 am - 5 pm
VIP preview hours:
Thursday, Feb 16 | 1 - 5 pm
Friday, Feb 17 | 9 - 10 am
Saturday, Feb 18 | 9 - 10 am
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In the Palmetto State, we have all kinds of fresh, local foods available year-round. How do you know? Just look for the Certified South Carolina signs – and stickers – where you shop. Show your love for our farmers. Buy Certified South Carolina.
VISIT OUR TENT IN MARION SQUARE FOR FRESH ON THE MENU CHEF DEMOS AND CERTIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA PRODUCTS
A program from the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.
Fresh on the Menu | Certified South Carolina Kitchen Stage
MARION SQUARE
The Certified SC program was launched in 2007 to help consumers easily identify, find and buy South Carolina-grown products. Restaurants across the state have become partners in the effort through the Fresh on the Menu program, in which chefs commit to sourcing at least 25% in-season CertifiedSC food and products.
The Lee Brothers – Charleston natives Matt Lee and Ted Lee –host South Carolina chefs and farmers onstage throughout the weekend to demonstrate recipes and talk about the fresh, local foods and culinary traditions of South Carolina. Stop by the tent for a sample – and check out some of our CertifiedSC vendors, farmers and programs while you’re at it!
Hosted by The Lee Brothers
Presented by South Carolina Department of Agriculture
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Chef Demonstrations
MARION SQUARE | CERTIFIED SC TENT
Friday, February 17
12 pm
1 pm 2 pm
3 pm
Culinary Institute of Charleston Pastry Chef Kelly Wilson with the Freeman family of Freeman Farms
Vern’s Chef Dano Heinze and Bethany Heinze with Jonathan Cox of Lowcountry Fungi
Circa 1886 Pastry Chef Ashley Cardona with Jeremy Storey of Storey Farms
2023 South Carolina Chef Ambassador Marcus Shell of 39 Rue de Jean with Marvin Ross of Peculiar Pig Farm
Saturday, February 18
12 pm
Chef Emily Meggett author of Gullah Geechee Home Cooking: Recipes from the Matriarch of Edisto Island with Greg Johnsman of Marsh Hen Mill
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
Malika Canteen Chef Maryam Ghaznavi with the Quattlebaum family of White House Farms
2023 South Carolina Chef Ambassador Rob Masone of Kounter with the Welch family of Crescent Farm
Lowcountry Chef Amethyst Ganaway with Crabber Tia Clark
Sunday, February 19
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm 3 pm
Chef Rashaunda Grant with Jed Watson of Watsonia Farms
Topsoil Chef Adam Cooke with Brett Gates of Noonday Farms at Landrum
2023 South Carolina Chef Ambassador Erica McCier of Indigenous Underground with Josh Johnson of Old Tyme Bean Co.
Cudaco Chef Shaun Brian with Jeff Massey of Livingston’s Bulls Bay Seafood
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Ducks Unlimited invites you to attend the SEWE premier of the 3D IMAXtm film
Gaillard Center Auditorium
Friday thru Sunday | 2:30 PM everyday hosted by
Ducks Unlimited Executive Staff & Volunteer Leadership
film sponsors
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Ducks Unlimited at SEWE
Since 1997, the East Cooper Chapter of Ducks Unlimited and SEWE have nurtured a partnership that has made a direct impact on South Carolina. Through mutual support and dedicated staff, the results have been remarkable. Direct Results of the East Cooper DU – SEWE partnership since 1997:
20,000 acres conserved
Over $5.5 million raised since 1997
Over $2.5 million in the last 5 years
Over $20,000 in scholarship
1 Statewide Art & Science Education program saved (Junior Duck Stamp)
Ducks Unlimited can be found at throughout the weekend at the Gaillard, with information on how to get involved, as well as items for purchase to show your support.
DUCKS UNLIMITED OYSTER ROAST
6:30 pm, Friday, February 17
Indulge in oysters and a classic Lowcountry cookout, featuring an open bar, music, raffles and live and silent auctions. Admission also includes a 2023 membership to Ducks Unlimited.
TICKETS: $100, tickets must be purchased in advance. Available at eastcooperdu.org or call (843) 564-3238.
I Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting St.
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Saturday, February 18 10 am - 2 pm
Union Station Charleston
652A King Street
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5TH ANNUAL EVENT
Presented by SEWE & Norton & Hodges, raise your glass for Birds of a Feather Ladies Brunch Benefit in support of The Bee Cause Project. This bespoke event features a three-course lunch and a premiere bar. Enjoy a wide array of entertainment, including live painting by SEWE artist, Amy Lay, one-ofa-kind raffle packages, and a live auction with Lowcountry Live’s Erin Kienzle.
TICKETS: Two tickets for $450 | Table of 10 for $2,000 Available at sewe.com
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HOSTED BY
COCKTAILS & CONVERSATION WITH GARDEN & GUN
Join Garden & Gun editor in chief David DiBenedetto and Durrell Smith, a Georgia-based wingshooter, podcaster, and co-founder of the Minority Outdoor Alliance—an organization that encourages individuals of all backgrounds and ethnicities to pursue outdoor activities—for a spirited conversation about gun dogs and bird hunting. A 2021 winner of Outsider magazine’s Breaking Barriers Award, Smith will also share more about his nonprofit’s efforts to make hunting and fishing more inclusive. This event is hosted at the G&G offices in Charleston’s historic Cigar Factory and paired with creative cocktails and good company.
TICKETS: SOLD OUT
Saturday, February 18 | 2 pm
Garden & Gun Headquarters 701 East Bay Street, Suite 115
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COCKTAILS & CONVERSATION WITH GARDEN & GUN
Join Garden & Gun contributing editor and outdoorsman T. Edward Nickens and Dr. Jennifer Rehage, director of the Rehage Laboratory of Coastal Fish Ecology & Fisheries at Florida International University, for a spirited exploration of how nearshore angling for bonefish, tarpon, permit, redfish, and snook is changing in surprising—and even exciting—ways. Rehage, a newly elected board member of the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, has been involved in some of the most progressive saltwater fisheries studies of the last decade, an insight she’ll share in this discussion. This event is hosted at the G&G offices in Charleston’s historic Cigar Factory and paired with creative cocktails and good company.
TICKETS (if available): $25 per person, available at sewe.com or 843.723.1748
Sunday, February 19 | 2 pm
Garden & Gun Headquarters 701 East Bay Street, Suite 115
Cocktails & Conservation • Garden & Gun HQ
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LOWCOUNTRY SOCIAL
The 6th Annual LOWCOUNTRY SOCIAL A PREMIERE SEWE EVENT
PRESENTED BY:
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2023
7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (rain or shine)
Brittlebank Park
Dust off your boots for the sixth annual Lowcountry Social and celebrate the best of the South. Enjoy local oysters and BBQ from renowned pit masters, bluegrass music by the fire and an open bar under the stars at Brittlebank Park. Each guest will be entered to win exclusive outdoor prizes from SEWE partners throughout the evening.
TICKETS: SOLD OUT
From Award-Winning Home Team BBQ and buckets of oysters from Lowcountry Oysters
• YETI product giveaways
• Fire Kettle from Southern Wildlife Co.
• Turtlebox Audio product giveaways
• And much more!
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Full bar
Copley Fine Art Auctions 2023 Decoy Exhibit and Auction Preview
CHARLESTON MARRIOTT, EMERALD BALLROOM
SEWE is proud to promote and celebrate the art of the decoy.
Copley Fine Art Auctions, the world’s leading American sporting art auction company is hosting its 2023 Art Decoy Exhibit and Auction Preview during SEWE weekend at the Charleston Marriott. Copley specializes in antique decoys and 19th- and 20th-century American, sporting, and wildlife paintings. Copley’s bi-annual sales are the premier events for collectors of sporting art, decoys, fishing collectibles, and other related folk art. Quality objects start at $100 and range to over a million dollars.
The SEWE Dealer Exhibition is on Friday, February 17 through Sunday, February 19 starting at 10 am at the Marriott Hotel.
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NEW COLLECTION + LECTURE SERIES
Coast to Coast: The Pacific Decoy Collection of Richard and Dorothy Wheeler
Richard and Dorothy Wheeler began collecting decoys in 1960 and were founding members of the Pacific Flyway Decoy Association. Their collection contains important examples by the region’s premier makers from Southern California up to British Columbia. Highlights include a George McLellan (1897-1887) flying brant, a Jerry Mastin (1880-1959) standing goose, The “Hi” Crandall (1892-1969) Sleepy Mallard Drake, and a Los Banos pintail drake, also known as a “West Coast Dudley.” The collection is meticulously documented and prominently featured in both of the West Coast’s preeminent decoy books. This is the greatest opportunity ever presented on the East Coast to view the best of the West.
Please join Copley Fine Art Auctions’ Decoy Specialist Colin S. McNair for an exhibition tour on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 am.
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The SEWE Marketplace will feature a mix of creations by outstanding local, regional and national exhibitors including handcrafted furniture, woodwork, leather goods, jewelry, metal works, knife makers, photographers and more unique Southern finds. A lively scene, make sure to save some time during the weekend to browse the 70+ exhibitors in the SEWE Marketplace.
Walkable from both The Charleston Place and Marion Square, the Gaillard Center will also host a variety of shows on the stage including Forrest Galante, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, the National Marine Mammal Foundation and a new film by Ducks Unlimited. See the schedule for times.
Seating is first-come, first-served
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Artisans
Craftsmen
Southern Tastemakers
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Knife Makers
THE MARKETPLACE AT THE GAILLARD CENTER
For over 40 years, one of the most enduring art forms found at SEWE is the knife. Truly appreciated once seen and held, the knives created by this talented group of artists are examples of the finest craftsmanship you will find anywhere. SEWE knife makers represent many styles in regards to both form and function. Due in part to the popularity of lifestyle magazines such as Garden & Gun, this craft has seen a well-deserved resurgence in popularity. Please be sure to visit this exhibit early as these unique creations are sought after by collectors and new buyers alike.
Exhibit Hours
Friday, Feb 17 | 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday, Feb 18 | 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, Feb 19 | 10 am – 5 pm
Gaillard Center
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PREVIEW THE WIN TER SALE 20 23 at the Ch arleston Marriott in the Opal Room | Feb. 17-19 COPLEY FINE ART AUCTIONS, LLC | info@copleyart.com | 617.536.0030 MA #2428 THE WINTER SALE 2023 FEB. 24-25 | LIVE-STREAMED | OVER 600 LOTS PREVI EW ONLINE AT COPLEYART.COM
Fine Sporting Arms
CHARLESTON PLACE & GAILLARD CENTER
Quality arms for responsible sportsmen and women have long been a part of SEWE. Many of these firearms are themselves works of art.
Fine Sporting Arms will be on display and available for purchase by highly regarded manufacturers and dealers Griffin & Howe and Beretta on the second floor of The Charleston Place. Jarrett Rifles and Caesar Guerini will both have displays at the SEWE Marketplace in the Gaillard Center.
Visit with the knowledgeable representatives who are available to answer questions about your needs in the field.
Exhibit Hours
Friday, Feb 17 | 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday, Feb 18 | 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, Feb 19 | 10 am – 5 pm
Charleston Place & Gaillard Center
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Presented by Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
SEWE SCULPTURE INITIATIVE
In May of 2019, the first seeds were planted in the Town of Mount Pleasant for a sculpture exhibit with plans to extend throughout the region. The SEWE sculpture exhibit at Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park was meant to be a cultural experience, as well as the beginning of what will become a trail throughout the Lowcountry. The sculptures of animals indigenous to the region could not have a more appropriate backdrop than the waters and marshes of the Cooper River. Teeming with wildlife, the Cooper’s tidal waters are a reminder of the rich habitat of our region and the importance of conservation and sustainability. Public sculpture is an important part of any community, providing access
to art for all, especially youth and the underserved. As has been proven with these six sculptures, it also provides a place for reflection and inspiration.
In 2021, the first public sculpture linking Mount Pleasant to Downtown, and creating the first leg of the trail, was unveiled. This permanent public sculpture in the Charleston Visitor Center, For Spacious Skies by Walter Matia, was donated to the City of Charleston by the SEWE Board of Directors and staff in honor of Bill Hall. The sculpture represents SEWE’s continued effort to promote public art, with the hopes of future works being placed throughout the Lowcountry in the coming years.
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The House of Lords
Walter Matia
Dickerson, MD (b. 1953)
Bronze, 2013
Great Blue Herons
EvErEtt
Scott Penegar
Charleston, SC (b. 1961)
Bronze, 2017
North American Beaver
PElican ParadE
Stefan Savides
Klamath Falls, OR (b. 1950)
Bronze, 2006
Pelican
toP Gun
Stefan Savides
Klamath Falls, OR (b. 1950)
Bronze, 2017
Bald Eagle
tidEwatEr tErraPin
David Turner
Onley, VA (b. 1961)
Bronze, 2016
Diamondback Terrapin
Otter Rock: Entwined
Bart Walter
Westminster, MD (b. 1958)
Bronze, 2003
River Otter
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HOST AN ARTIST PROGRAM
SEWE can always count on our local, Charleston community, to be a huge supporter of the arts. For over 40 years, we have invited and hosted talented artists from across the country to showcase at SEWE. We have helped launch many successful creative careers. These artists are at the heart of our event, but as the popularity of our event has grown, so have the costs for artists to attend. In addition to travel costs, artists are responsible for crating and shipping their work from their studio to our Fine Art Gallery. By donating to our Host an Artist Program your money will help reduce the costs that our SEWE artist have to incur throughout the weekend. Because of donors like you, we can continue to support our Artist through the SEWE weekend. Thank you in advance for donating and please know that it means so much to each Artist.
Donors will receive:
Special recognition at SEWE 2023
Listing on signage in the Fine Art Gallery
A badge/ticket embellishment noting participation for artist recognition
Anyone participating as a Fine Art Supporter who is not already a Patron or Benefactor will receive admittance to the Private Preview Hours on Thursday afternoon.
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their generous support:
Tommy B. Baker
John & Vicky Beach
George Bullwinkel, Jr.
George J. Bullwinkel, III
Harry J. Butler Jr.
Senator Paul G. Campbell
Scott Darrah & Amy Tuten Darrah
Mark C. Fava
Patrick Flume & Michelle Macias
Ronnie M. Givens
Thomas A. Hall
Helen T. Hill
Leonard L. Hutchison, III
Richard Jackson
Frank & Beth Kiker
David L. Morgan
John & Davy Powell
Neil C. Robinson Jr.
Kenneth T. Seeger
O.L. Thompson, III
Trident Construction, LLC
John F. Walters, M.D.
Mr. & Mrs. B. Kent Watkins
Claudius E. Watts, IV
Bruce & Catherine Williams
Contributions to the Host an Artist Program may be made at any time during SEWE weekend by visiting the VIP Lounge in The Charleston Place.
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2023 SEWE ARTISTS
Artists Fine Art Gallery • Charleston Place 90 ARTISTS
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Laura Adams, Atlanta, GA
Kathryn Ashcroft, Hyde Park, UT
John Banovich, Livingston, MT
Eleinne Basa, Jackson, NJ
Artists Fine Art Gallery • Charleston Place 91 ARTISTS
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Stephen Townley Bassett, South Africa
Vivian Boswell, Springfield, MO
Carl Brenders, Zoersel, Belgium
Thomas Brooks, Lakeland, FL
Ray Brown, Lake Forest, CA
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ARTISTS
(clockwise
Sam Caldwell, Kingwood, TX
Bill Casto Williamsburg, VA
Richard Clifton, Milford, DE
Broderick Crawford, Tiger, GA
from top left)
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Guy Crittenden, Richmond, VA
Ilse De Villiers, Tzaneen; Limpopo, South Africa
Michelle Decker, South Africa
Lori Dunn, Norwood, Ontario
Tim Donovan, Lovettsville, VA
94 Artists Fine Art Gallery • Charleston Place ARTISTS
(counter clockwise from above)
Bill Farnsworth, Venice, FL
Clint Eagar, Destin, FL
Lita Gatlin, Charlotte, NC
Ray Gamradt, Palmer, AK
95 Artists Fine Art Gallery • Charleston Place ARTISTS
(counter clockwise from above)
Carol Heiman-Greene, Orange, CA
Ann Goble, Gainesville, GA
Grant Hacking, North Conway, NH
Tom Horn
Emmaus, PA
Heiner Hertling, Howell, MI
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ARTISTS
(counter clockwise from above)
Mark Kelvin Horton, Mount Pleasant, SC
Jane Ingols, Atlanta, GA
Julie Jeppsen, Victor, MT
Kellie Jacobs, Mount Pleasant, SC
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(clockwise from above)
Cole Johnson, Binghamton, NY
Rana Jordahl, Charleston, SC
Mark Kelso, Bargersville, IN
David Kiehm, Oneonta, NY
98 Artists Fine Art Gallery • Charleston Place
ARTISTS
(clockwise from above)
Hilarie Lambert, Charleston, SC
Ryan Kirby, Boone, NC
Rebekah Knight, Deepwater, MO
Art LaMay, Palm Coast, FL
Ott Jones, Bozeman, MT
99 Artists Fine Art Gallery • Charleston Place ARTISTS
(clockwise from right)
Blaise Lareau, Sumter SC
Amy Lay, Union, OR
Bayly Lay, La Grande, OR
Liz Lewis, Bozeman, MT
Stephanie Marzella, Johns Island, SC
100 Artists Fine Art Gallery • Charleston Place
ARTISTS
Walter Matia
Dickerson, MD
Cory McLaughlin, Wells, TX
Kelly McNeil, London, Ontario, Canada
Terry Miller, Takoma Park, MD
(clockwise from above)
101 Artists Fine Art Gallery • Charleston Place ARTISTS
(clockwise from above)
Kyle Paliotto, Hayden, ID
Larry Moore, Charleston, SC
Eleanor Parker, Mount Pleasant, SC
Scott Penegar, Charleston, SC
102 Artists Fine Art Gallery • Charleston Place ARTISTS
(clockwise from above)
Carrie Penley, Carrollton, GA
Clayton Pennell, Boone, NC
Patricia Pepin, Bromont, Quebec, Canada
Rebecca Proctor, Newport, WA
103 Artists Fine Art Gallery • Charleston Place ARTISTS
(counter clockwise from above)
Don Rambadt, Milwaukee, WI
Isaiah Ratterman, Greenwood Village, CO
Paul Rhymer, Point of Rocks, MD
Vladimir Ribatchok, North York, Ontario, Canada
C. Ford Riley, Jacksonville, FL
104 Artists Fine Art Gallery • Charleston Place ARTISTS
(counter clockwise from left)
Larry Ringgold, Chesapeake Beach, MD
Julia Rogers, Easton, MD
Jeremy Sams, Archdale, NC
Sandy Scott, Lander, WY
105 Artists Fine Art Gallery • Charleston Place
ARTISTS
(clockwise from above)
Suzie Seerey-Lester, Osprey, FL
Larry Seymour, Piedmont, SC
Michael Sieve, Rushford, MI
Kim Shaklee, Brighton, CO
Brett Smith, Covington, LA
106 Artists Fine Art Gallery • Charleston Place
ARTISTS
Jen Starwalt, Pisgah Forest, NC
Ron Thomson, Thomasville, GA
John Tolmay, Murchison, TX
Jason Tako, Dover, PA
(clockwise from top)
107 Artists Fine Art Gallery • Charleston Place ARTISTS
Nelson Tucker, Monument, CO
David Turner, Onley, VA
Henry Von Genk, Jacksonville Beach, FL
Peggy Watkins, Yemassee, SC
(clockwise from right)
108 Artists Fine Art Gallery • Charleston Place ARTISTS
(clockwise from right)
Ronnie Wells, Salado, TX
Jennifer Wendt, Effingham, KS
Dirk Walker, Cropwell, AL
Chris Wilson, Marietta, GA
109 Artists Fine Art Gallery • Charleston Place ARTISTS
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Exhibit Hours
Friday, 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday, 2–5 pm
Charleston County Library
68 Calhoun Street
Sponsored by Abigail Short
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South Carolina Junior Duck Stamp CHARLESTON CO. LIBRARY
Each year kids from around the country have a chance to show off their artistic talents and learn about conservation with the Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest, a federal contest with a big prize: a commemorated special edition U.S. stamp.
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition has continued its partnership with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for the 2022-2023 South Carolina Junior Duck Stamp Contest, sponsored by Ducks Unlimited.
The SCDNR had managed the SC Junior Duck Stamp program through 2011, but because of budget cuts the program became at risk of being discontinued and other sources of funding had to be found. To ensure the program’s continuation, SEWE partnered with SCDNR in 2012 to assume the administration and Ducks Unlimited, the world leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation, came on as the sponsor helping to keep the program available to more than 700,000 students in South Carolina.
The Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest is a dynamic educational program using both conservation and design principles to teach wetland habitat and waterfowl biology to children, K-12. The program provides an opportunity for students to artistically express their knowledge of the diversity, interdependence, and beauty of wildlife.
In 2022, more than 100 public, private and home-schooled South Carolina students participated. Competing in four grade groups (K-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12), they created visually compelling
and biologically accurate drawings or paintings of eligible North American waterfowl species. Students were encouraged to include a conservation message with their artwork explaining what they learned from the program and to inspire others to participate in conservation.
In addition to twelve prize winners, an overall “Best of Show” was selected to represent South Carolina in the National Junior Duck Stamp Contest, where it competed with the winning entrants from all 50 states, the American Samoa and the Virgin Islands to become the 2022-2023 collective Federal Junior Duck Stamp. Sold by the U.S. Postal Service and other vendors, all proceeds from the Stamp sales help support environmental and conservation education efforts.
SEWE could not have successfully transitioned nor continued the program under its administration without the help and support of South Carolina Ducks Unlimited.
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Kids for Conservation
CHARLESTON CO. LIBRARY
Sponsored by Dominion Energy
SEWE would like to thank all of the students and teachers who participated in our 2023 Kids for Conservation (KFC) arts competition. Yet again, the judges were impressed with the talent and creativity of the Tri-county students.
The goal of SEWE’s KFC program is to promote wildlife and environmental conservation awareness in our youth in hopes they grow into conservation minded adults. Sponsored by Dominion Energy, Berkeley and Dorchester counties.
Poster, photography and poetry entries can be viewed at sewe.com. At the Library, birdhouses created by Tri-County high school students will be on exhibit during the month of February.
Congratulations to the 2023 KFC Winners.
2nd
1st
3rd
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2nd 3rd
Kai Rembert, Baby Spider Monkey, 5th Grade, Moncks Corner Elementary
2nd Place:
Lawson Rembert, Coastal Owl, 5th Grade, Porter Gaud School
3rd Place:
Trinket Ward, The Morning Squirrel, 5th Grade, Porter Gaud School
Poetry Winners:
1st Place:
Bryce Hunt, The Ocean, 7th Grade, C.E. Williams Middle School
2nd Place:
Erika “Curtis” Curtis - The Frog, 7th Grade, C.E. Williams Middle School
3rd Place:
Nikolas Larionovs - The Forest, 7th Grade, C.E. Williams Middle School
2nd Place:
Celia Abney, Hiding Shell, 6th Grade, Charleston School of the Arts
3rd Place:
Saylour LoVallo, Monarch Blaze, 6th Grade, Charleston School of the Arts
Exhibit Hours
Friday, 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday, 2–5 pm
Charleston County Library 68 Calhoun Street
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La Marca Prosecco has been selected as the official wine for this year’s 2023 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition. The following restaurants will feature La Marca Prosecco during the week of the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition. We highly recommend you patronize these restaurants to enjoy their incredible cuisine and a glass of La Marca Prosecco.
DOWNTOWN
82 Queen
Bodega Share House
Fish House at Charleston Harbor Resort
Eli’s Table
Uptown Social
Magnolias
Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
The Alley
IOP
Wild Dunes Resort
Costal Provisions
The Nest
Oyster Bar
The Windjammer
High Thyme
Islander 71
Boathouse at Breach Inlet
MOUNT PLEASANT
Grimaldi’s Pizza
Kickin’ Chicken
The Alchemist
Sol Mount Pleasant
WEST ASHLEY
Pearlz Oyster Bar
Millers All Day
Taco Boy- Folly Beach
DANIEL ISLAND
The Dime
Orlando’s Pizza
NORTH CHARLESTON
Mellow Mushroom
Smokey Bones
Doubletree Charleston Airport
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CHARLESTON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
Charleston County Parks are the perfect place to get outdoors and enjoy the natural beauty of the Lowcountry. Charleston County Parks operates over 11,000 acres including regional parks, beach parks, a historic plantation site, landmark fishing piers, waterparks, boat landings, a climbing wall, a skate park, a marina and a campground. They also offer a variety of recreational services including festivals, camps, educational programs and more.
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INTRO TO ARCHERY
Share the love of archery with your family. Bring the kids and learn basic archery instruction at beautiful Johns Island County Park. Then practice your archery skills on both block and 3D targets. Archery equipment will be provided, but participants are also welcome to bring their own.
TICKETS:
$35 per person. Ages 8 and up. Advance registration is required. To register visit ccprc.comsewe
Johns Island County Park 2662 Mullet Hall Rd., Johns Island 29455
Combing the Caw Caw Wilderness Tour
The Caw Caw Interpretative Center, just south of Charleston, contains a variety of South Carolina Lowcountry habitats that are known for their beauty and wildlife. Join a naturalist to explore a cypress/tupelo swam, freshwater marsh, saltwater marsh and bottomland hardwood forest. Eagles, turkey, otters, waterfowl and more are often observed from the trails at Caw Caw. There’s no better way to learn about the wilds of the South Carolina Lowcountry.
TICKETS:
$35 per person. Ages 12 and up. Advance registration is required. To register visit ccprc.comsewe
The Caw Caw Interpretative Center 5200 Savannah Hwy, Ravenel 29470
Friday, February 17, 10 am - 12 pm
Saturday, February 18, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
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Venue Overview
Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street
THE FINE ART GALLERY:
Original Artwork: Over 80 SEWE painters and sculptors will display their work in the Fine Art Gallery and Grand Hall of the Charleston Place Hotel. As always, this is some of the finest work in the wildlife art genre, with a wide variety of styles, media and subject matter represented. Enjoy getting to know the artists who will be with their work all weekend.
Quick Draw / Speed Sculpt and Live Auction: A unique opportunity to watch the talented SEWE artists at work. Participating artists will have just one hour to create a piece from start to finish. The finished products will then be on display before the live auction following. Drawing/Sculpting, Friday, 3 pm | Live Auction to follow | Fine Art Gallery & Grand Hall
Live Art Series
Featuring a live art event each day in The Charleston Place. See online for full descriptions.
Mother-Daughter Duo
During Private Preview Hour. Duet paintings with SEWE’s mother and daughter painters. Thursday | 1 pm, *Host an Artist, Patron and VIP access only.
Opposites Attract
Opposing mediums on a variety of surfaces. Saturday, 2 pm
Pencil It In
Pencil, scratchboard and graphite sketches. Sunday, 11 am
Red Fox Fine Art Special Exhibit: Red Fox Fine Art, a leading gallery of 19th and 20th century sporting paintings and sculpture based in Middleburg, Virginia, presents a special exhibit of American
and British sporting art, including the work of Frank Benson, Aiden Ripley, Ogden Pleissner, Sir Alfred Munnings, Percival Rosseau and John M. Tracy.
Giclées: Giclées by a variety of SEWE artists will be available. Colleton Rooms
Jewelry Designers: Jewelry designers will showcase their selection of fine jewelry and accessories. Located at the top of the Grand Staircase to the right.
Private preview hours presented by the Peninsula of Charleston: Thursday, 1 - 5 pm | Friday & Saturday, 9 - 10 am
VIP Signature Gala & Sale: Thursday, 7 pm | Fine Art Gallery & Grand Hall
VIP Lounge: VIP packages are available for pick up here beginning at 2 pm on Wednesday, February 15. In addition, our Benefactors and Corporate Partners are invited to stop in to enjoy their favorite beverage or light refreshments during the private viewing hours and/ or show hours Friday-Sunday. 2nd floor, just before the Fine Art Gallery
Fine Sporting Arms: Fine Sporting Arms will be on display and available for purchase by highly regarded manufacturers and dealers Griffin & Howe and Beretta on the second floor of The Charleston Place. Jarrett Rifles and Caesar Guerini will both have displays at the SEWE Marketplace in the Gaillard Center.
Tickets / SEWE Shop: A wide variety of SEWE items, including t-shirts, hats, tumblers, koozies and cookbooks will be available. SEWE day tickets may be purchased here as well. 2nd floor, left of the Grand Staircase
SEWE Headquarters
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Gaillard Center
95 Calhoun Street
SEWE Marketplace: A mix of creations by outstanding local, regional and national artisans and craftsmen including handcrafted furniture, woodworks, leather goods, jewelry, knife makers, metal works, photographers and more unique Southern made finds.
Forrest Galante: As an American outdoor adventurer, television personality and wildlife biologist, Forrest Galante will entertain and enlighten SEWE patrons with live presentations. Friday-Sunday, 10:30 am
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary will introduce the wonders of the natural ecosystems and give SEWE attendees an up-close look at alligators, bobcats, foxes, birds of prey, snakes and much more. Friday-Sunday. 12:30 pm
Wings Over Water Wings Over Water, a film co-produced by Ducks Unlimited and narrated by awardwinning actor Michael Keaton, will showcase the importance of the Prairie Pothole Region of North America as a breeding and nesting habitat for birds. Friday-Sunday, 2:30 pm
National Marine Mammal Foundation
The NMMF will showcase three short films featuring NMMF-led conservation stories at the Gaillard Center during SEWE weekend. These showings will include a panel discussion and Q&A featuring NMMF scientists and veterinarians. FridaySunday, 4:30 pm
Ducks Unlimited Landing
Learn more about the conservation efforts of Ducks Unlimited in the Lowcountry and purchase exclusive Ducks Unlimited co-branded items from Filson, Gunner Kennels, Gokey/ Mud River, YETI, and more, all on the Gaillard lawn.
VIP Lounge: Beverages and light snacks will be available to Benefactors and Corporate Partners during show hours.
Nature and Wildlife Photography
Wildlife Gifts & Collectibles
Knife Makers
Furnishings
Tickets / SEWE Shop
Brittlebank Park
185 Lockwood Boulevard
Quail Village: Quail Village at Brittlebank Park is led by the South Carolina Bobwhite Initiative. This group of exhibitors is dedicated to reversing the decline of the bobwhite quail population and hopes to inspire property owners and managers, conservationists, and wildlife enthusiasts to be part of this once-in-ageneration challenge.
Lowcountry Social: Dust off your boots for the sixth annual Lowcountry Social event and come celebrate the best of the South. Enjoy BBQ from renowned pit masters, bluegrass music by the fire with the Bluestone Ramblers and an open bar under the stars at Brittlebank Park. Each attendee will be entered to win prizes throughout the evening. By ticket only. Saturday, 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Sheep and Duck Herding Demos: Watch collies artfully muster sheep and ducks through various obstacles with only a whistle and a few commands.
Friday-Sunday, 10:30 am and 2 pm
DockDogs® Competitions: Dogs of all kinds and skill levels will compete in various water jumping competitions. “Waves” of competition will be held throughout the day all weekend with finals beginning at 3:30 pm on Sunday. Friday & Saturday, 10 am - 5:30 pm | Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm
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Retriever Demonstrations with Boykin Spaniel Society: Dogs of various breeds and ages put on demonstrations of retrieving skills. Friday-Sunday, 1 pm and 4:30 pm.
Dog Demonstrations with Wildrose Kennels: The Wildrose Brittish Labrador demo pack with professionals of canine nutrition, Purina ProPlan, will be presenting its unique, balanced training techniques for upland and waterfowl gundogs and adventure companions. Friday-Sunday, 11:30 am and 3 pm
Sporting and Marine Village: Nearly 50 vendors and exhibitors, including hunting, fishing and safari guides, and outdoor outfitters. Also included are exhibitors that focus on fishing, water sports and marine-based activities.
Raffle Tent: In partnership with Ducks Unlimited, visit the raffle tent to purchase tickets and view exciting items including, but not limited to, outdoor products, excursions and fine sporting arms.
Kid Zone: Brittlebank Park will house an expanded kid’s activities section including pony and camel rides and exotic petting zoo plus other fun, educational activities and programs for kids of all ages.
Kid Zone Stage: The Kid Zone Stage will put a spotlight on various local authors and librarians, who will share stories inspired by nature and wildlife. Educational puppet shows will be hosted here, too.
Live Music: Enjoy great bluegrass music by the Bluestone Ramblers throughout the weekend.
Local Food Vendors
VIP Lounge: Beverages and light snacks will be available to Benefactors and Corporate Partners during show hours. Beer and wine only.
Tickets / SEWE Shop
Charleston Marriott
170 Lockwood Boulevard
Sporting Showroom Visit the Sporting Showroom at the Charleston Marriott to meet carefully curated exhibitors and outfitters from around the world in a setting that allows for meaningful conversation and research that will delight discerning outdoorsmen and women. Located on the 2nd floor.
Copley Fine Art Auctions Decoy Exhibit and Auction Preview: Copley Fine Art Auctions, the world’s leading American sporting art auction company is hosting its 2023 Art Decoy Exhibit and Auction Preview during SEWE weekend at the Charleston Marriott Hotel. Copley specializes in antique decoys and 19thand 20th-century American, sporting, and wildlife paintings. Copley’s biannual sales are the premier events for collectors of sporting art, decoys, fishing collectibles, and other related folk art. Quality objects start at $100 and range to over a million dollars. Friday, February 17 through Sunday, February 19 starting at 10 am at the Marriott Hotel.
Decoys: A number of the most respected dealers of antique and working decoys will be exhibiting. Emerald Ballroom
Special Lecture Series section
Join Copley Fine Art Auctions’ decoy specialist Colin S. McNair for a tour of the special decoy exhibit on Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Topaz Room
Join Dick McIntyre, owner of Collectable Old Decoys, as he discusses the art and history of the decoys made and used in the Carolinas on Friday and Saturday at 1 pm. Topaz Room
VIP Lounge: Beverages and light snacks will be available to Benefactors and Corporate Partners during show hours. Beer and wine only.
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Marion Square
Calhoun Street, between Meeting & King
Center for Birds of Prey Flight Demos: See incredible flight demos while learning about the important role raptors, such as falcons, eagles and hawks, play in our ecosystem. Friday and Saturday, 11 am and 3 pm | Sunday, 11 am
Purina Pro Plan® Flying Disc Dog Demonstrations The high-flying Purina Pro Plan® Performance Team is a collection of some of the world’s most athletic canines. Come watch the team perform amazing flying disc routines. Friday & Saturday 1 pm and 4:30 pm | Sunday, 1 pm
National Marine Mammal Foundation Stop by the NMMF tent to learn more about the conservation of marine mammals worldwide and participate in interactive Dolphin Doctor workshops. See schedule for times.
Conservation Exhibits: The Conservation Tent, made possible through the support of the Henry and Sylvia Yaschick Foundation, Inc., will house over 40 conservation groups, with staff and volunteers present to educate attendees about their area of expertise and the services they provide. Various wildlife rescue groups, many with live animals and birds to see up-close, will be exhibiting, along with Ducks Unlimited and SC Department of Natural Resources.
Fresh on the Menu | Certified South Carolina: Hosted by the Lee Bros., watch more than a dozen of South Carolina’s greatest chefs, farmers, and home cooks demonstrate how to prepare some of their favorite recipes with locally grown and produced ingredients. Sample products from the producers, processors and vendors that make up the Certified SC program.
Wildlife Gifts & Collectibles
Furnishings
Live Music: Bluegrass music all weekend long in the center of the park.
Local Food Vendors / Dining Area
Tickets / SEWE Shop
In order to comply with city codes and regulations, Marion Square will be fenced this year. Alcoholic beverages may not be removed from the designated area.
Garden & Gun
701 East Bay Street, #115
Cocktails & Conservation with G&G: Join Garden & Gun editor in chief David DiBenedetto and Durrell Smith, a Georgia-based wingshooter, podcaster, and co-founder of the Minority Outdoor Alliance—an organization that encourages individuals of all backgrounds and ethnicities to pursue outdoor activities—for a spirited conversation about gun dogs and bird hunting. A 2021 winner of Outsider magazine’s Breaking Barriers Award, Smith will also share more about his nonprofit’s efforts to make hunting and fishing more inclusive. Saturday, 2 pm
Join Garden & Gun contributing editor and outdoorsman T. Edward Nickens and Dr. Jennifer Rehage, director of the Rehage Laboratory of Coastal Fish Ecology & Fisheries at Florida International University, for a spirited exploration of how nearshore angling for bonefish, tarpon, permit, redfish, and snook is changing in surprising—and even exciting—ways. Rehage, a newly elected board member of the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, has been involved in some of the most progressive saltwater fisheries studies of the last decade, an insight she’ll share in this discussion. Sunday, 2 pm
These events are hosted at the G&G offices in Charleston’s historic Cigar Factory and paired with creative cocktails and good company.
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Charleston Union Station
652A King St.
Birds of a Feather Ladies Brunch Benefit: Buzz out of the Lowcountry and into the hive, to raise your glass for the Birds of a Feather Ladies Brunch Benefit in support of the Bee Cause Project to protect pollinators. This bespoke event presented by Norton + Hodges features a three-course lunch and a premiere bar. Enjoy a wide array of entertainment, including live painting by SEWE artist, Amy Lay, one-of-akind raffle packages, a live auction with Lowcountry Live’s Erin Kienzle, and special appearances by some of SEWE’s feathered friends.
Charleston County Library
68 Calhoun Street
Kids for Conservation Birdhouse Display Sponsored by Dominion Energy
SC Junior Duck Stamp Display Sponsored by Ducks Unlimited
Charleston Visitor Center
375 Meeting Street
SEWE Soiree: A fun, casual party, the SEWE Soiree will feature a Lowcountry feast of oysters, BBQ, wild game and more, open bar and live music by Second Nature. VIP event, by ticket only. Saturday, 7 pm
Visitor Information
Tickets
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Barnsley Resort Adairsville, GA barnsleyresort.com
Beretta New York, NY beretta.com
Gold Creations Fine Jewelry Charleston, SC goldcreationschas.com
Gournet Engraving Easton, GA gournetusa.com
Griffin & Howe Andover, NY griffinandhowe.com
Landrum Tables Charleston, SC landrumtables.com
Mark Lexton Florence, SC marklexton.com
Nancy Krause Monument, CO
Norton and Hodges Charleston, SC nortonandhodges.com
Red Fox Fine Art Middleburg, VA redfoxfineart.com
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Ace Leather and Knife Works St Matthews, SC aceleatherandknifeworks.com
Allegiance Flag Supply Charleston, SC showallegiance.com
Ancesserie Letterpress Edgefield, SC Ancesserie.com
Andrew Lee Design Auburn, AL andrewleedesigns.com
Anna Irion Group Houston, TX annairion.com
Anvil Gunsmithing Huger, SC
Ben & Lael, Inc. Nashville, TN benandlael.com
Billy’s Woodworks Manning, SC billyswoodwork.com
Blue Moon Art Mt Pleasant, SC bluemoonart.gallery
Bluegrass Provisions Co Kentucky bluegrassprovisionsco.com
Boat Bike Beach, LLC Charleston, SC
Brackish Bowties Charleston, SC brackish.com
Bubba Knives Cleveland, GA bubbaknives.net
Cacky Rivers Photography LLC Mt. Pleasant, SC cackyriversphotography.com
Caracol Henderson, NV caracolsilver.com
Chap’s Choppin’ Tops San Antonio, Texas chapschoppintops.com
Charles Bear Photography Jacksonville, FL charlesbearphotography.com
Charleston Oyster Magnolias Charleston, SC
Clayton & Crume Louisville, KY Claytonandcrume.com
Coppersmith Pointe Waverly, GA coppersmithpointe.com
The Cultured Pearl of Charleston Charleston, SC theculturedpearlofcharleston.com
Deals Columbia, SC
Dixie Heartpine Prosperity, SC dixieheartpinefurniture.com
Double Haul Studio Buena Vista, VA doublehaulstudio.com
Ducks Unlimited Ducks.org
Eddie Wozny Shorebirds & Waterfowl Carvings Cambridge, MD eddiewozny.com
Ermilio Clothiers Sag Harbor, NY ermilioclothiers.com
Feathers Fly Montgomery, AL feathersfly.com
Foxy Fossils Sullivan’s Island, SC foxyfossils.com
Frank Middleton Decoys Camden, SC Frankmiddletondecoys.com
Grady Ervin Charleston, SC gradyervin.com
Hermosa Jewelry Mt. Pleasant, SC hermosajewelry.com
Hollifield Bamboo Fly Rods Sapphire, NC hollifieldbamboo.com
Hook + Gaff Watch Company West Columbia, SC hookandgaff.com
Hook N Hide Charleston, SC hooknhide.com
Hound & Hare Nicholasville, KY houndhare.com
Hugh Norman Carvings St Helena Island, SC
Jarrett Rifles Jackson, SC jarrettrifles.com
Johnson Handcrafted Knives Edgefield, SC johnson-knives.com
Just Watch Me Charleston, SC justwatchmejewelry.com
Kingfisher Leatherworks Dublin, GA kingfisherleatherworks.com
Landrum Tables Charleston, SC landrumtables.com
Le Chameau lechameau.com/us/
Little fish BOATEAK Hilton Head, SC littlefishboateak.com
Magic Voice Woodturning Leesville, SC
Manley Knives Central, SC
Marguerite & Motte Charleston, SC margueriteandmotte.com
Michael Watts Photography Augusta, GA michaelwattsphotography.smugmug.com
Native Spun Burlington, NC nativespun.com
New World Cartography Green Pond, SC newworldcartography.com
Page Custom Knives Aiken, SC pagecustomknives.com
Plantation Candle Company Charleston, SC plantationcandlecompany.com
Primland Meadows of Dan, VA aubergeresorts.com/primland/
Ron Stepp’s Yukon River Knives Travelers Rest, SC yukonriverknives.com
Roots & Jones Raleigh, NC rootsandjones.com
Safety & Security Services, LLC. Bluffton, SC safetyandsecurityservices.com
Saltwater Swaddles Charleston, SC saltwaterswaddles.com
Scarlett’s Horse Metal Art Rock Hill, SC
The Sporting Gent Charlotte, NC thesportinggent.com
Stonefly Nets Little Rock, AR stoneflynets.com
Surcee Jewelry Charleston, SC surceejewelry.com
Sutton Custom Knives New Bern, NC suttoncustomknives.com
Tom Boozer Youngs Island, SC
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Tropical Tapestry Pawleys Island, SC tropicaltapestry.com
W.C Russell Moccasin Co. Berlin, WI russellmoccasin.com
Waldroup Woodworks Hayesville, NC waldroupwoodworks.com
Weatherford Knife Co. Galivants Ferry, SC weatherfordknifeco.com
William Henry McMinnville, OR williamhenry.com
Woody Handmade Knives Travelers Rest, SC Wren & Ivy Madison, MS wrenandivy.com
ZAGS UPF 50+ SunWraps Mt. Pleasant, SC zagslife.com
MARION SQUARE
Baker Motor Company Charleston, SC bakermotorcompany.com
The Center for Birds of Prey / Avian Conservation Center Awendaw, SC thecenterforbirdsofprey.org
Boykin Spaniel Rescue Boiling Springs, SC boykinspanielrescue.org
Bulls Bay Oyster Roasts McClellanville, SC bullsbayoysterroasts.com
Carolina Coonhound Rescue Charleston, SC carolinacoonhoundrescue.com
Crew LaLa Charleston, SC crewlala.com
Clemson University Clemson, SC
Clemson University Youth Learning Institute Pickens, SC yli.sites.clemson.edu
Clemson Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradication Program Hollywood, SC clemson.edu/public/regulatory/plantindustry/invasive/_pdf/albtrifold2021.pdf
Dough Bowls by Van Johnsonville, SC doughbowlsbyvan.com
EZ Hang Chairs Bluffton, SC ezhangchairs.com
Firekettles Orangeburg, SC firekettles.com
Grateful Goldens of the Lowcountry Myrtle Beach, SC ggrlc.org
Hamby Catering and Events Charleston, SC hambycatering.com
Hobcaw Barony Georgetown, SC hobcawbarony.com
Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network North Charleston, SC lowcountrymarinemammalnetwork.org
Maui Jim Lahaina, Hawaii mauijim.com
National Marine Mammal Foundation nmmf.org
Operation Little Brown Dog Summerville, SC Operationlbd.com
Palmetto Trail Columbia, SC palmettoconservation.org
PalmettoPride Columbia, SC palmettopride.org
Purina purina.com
SCWLEOA Sumter, SC scwleoa.com
SC Dept. of Natural Resources West Columbia, SC dnr.sc.gov/water/envaff/aquatic/index.html
SCDNR Aquatic Education Columbia, SC dnr.sc.gov/aquaticed/
SCDNR Marine Resources Division dnr.sc.gov/divisions/marine.html
SEALKIDS, INC. Dublin, OH sealkids.com
Shades of Charleston Mt. Pleasant, SC Shadesofcharleston.com
Sittin’ Easy Eagle Springs, NC sittineasy.com
Soundview Millworks Darien, CT Soundviewmillworks.com
South Carolina Aquarium Charleston, SC scaquarium.org
Southeast German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue Charleston, SC segsprescue.org
Sonoco Recycling North Charleston, SC Sonoco.com
Turtle Survival Alliance Charleston, SC turtlesurvival.org
Walkabout Hats walkabout.com/collections/hats
Warrior Surf Foundation Charleston, SC warriorsurf.org
CERTIFIED SC VENDORS AT MARION SQUARE
Ace Basin Cocktail Company Charleston, SC acebasincocktail.com
Altman Farm and Mill Florence, SC altmanfarm.com
Apis Mercantile Charleston, SC apismercantile.com
Boone Hall Farms, INC Mt. Pleasant, SC boonehallplantation.com
Burnt and Salty Mt. Pleasant, SC burntandsalty.com
Certified SC Columbia, SC certifiedsc.com
Charleston Pig Company Charleston, SC charlestonpig.com
Charleston Soap Chef Johns Island, SC thecharlestonsoapchef.com
Charleston Spice Company Charleston, SC Charlestonspice.com
Common Joy LLC Charleston, SC commonjoy.com
Covered in Cotton Florence, SC coveredincotton.com
Edisto Gold Honey St. George, SC edistogoldhoney.com
Freeman BBQ Sauce So. LLC Denmark, SC freemansbbqsauce.com
Lowcountry Olive Oil, LLC Charleston, SC lowcountryoliveoil.com
Luray Peanut Company, LLC Hardeeville, SC luraypeanut.com
McCall Farms, Inc. Effingham, SC mccallfarms.com
Olinda Olives and Olive Oil Charleston, SC olindacharlestonblend.com
RD Naturals St. Daniel Island, SC rdnaturals.com
Rollen’s Raw Grains Hardeeville, SC rollensrawgrains.com
Sakhar Jams Columbia, SC sakharjams.com
Sallie’s Greatest Cameron, SC salliesgreatest.com
Sea Island Organics Elderberry Charleston, SC seaislandorganics.com
Smithey Ironware Company Charleston, SC smithey.com
Sobremesa Mole and Salsas Mt. Pleasant, SC experiencesobremesa.com
South Carolina Farm Bureau Columbia, SC scfb.org
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Southern Olive Bites, LLC Charleston, SC southernolivebites.com
Tastee Treats Mt. Pleasant, SC tasteetreats-sc.com
The Island Fudge Shoppe Hilton Head, SC islandfudge.com
White House Farms Pawley’s Island whitehousefarms.com
CHARLESTON MARRIOTT
A&M Decoys & Folk Art Syracuse, NY aandmdecoysandfolkart.com
African Game Hunts africangamehunts.com
American Sporting Classics Isle of Palms americansportingclassics.com
B & W Sporting & Country Pursuits Southern Pines, NC Bestwingshooting.com
Collectable Old Decoys Seabrook, NC
Copley Fine Art Hingham, MA Copleyart.com
Decoy Magazine Lewes, DE decoymag.com
Gamka Safaris
Western Cape, South Africa gamkasafaris.co.za
Hunt Trip Spain Rubio, Barcelona hunttripspain.com
Jonas Brothers Studio Brewster, NY jonasbrotherstaxidermy.com
Keibeb Safaris Grootfontein, Otjuzondjupa. Namibia keibeb.na
Marsh Hen Mill Edisto Island, SC marshhenmill.com
Pampa High Adventures Buenos Aires, Argentina pampaadventures.com/PAen.html
Prairie Wildlife Preserve. LLC West Point, VA prairiewildlife.com
Rod & Gun Resources, Inc. Kerrville, TX rodgunresources.com
Ron Zelnick Hunting
Shi-Awela Safaris Louis Trechardt, Limpopo shiawela.com
Sierra Brava Lodges Villa Allende, Cordoba sierrabrava.com
South Parana Outfitters Dothan, AL jonasbrotherstaxidermy.com
Southern Sky Adventures Greenville, NC southernskyadventures.com
The Safaris of Graham Jones South Africa thesafarisofgrahamjones.com
Thwane Safaris Africa and Namibia Namibia thwanesafarisafrica.com
BRITTLEBANK
AFM Real Estate / American Forest Management Charlotte, NC americanforestmanagement.com
Ag South Farm Credit Statesboro, GA agsouthfc.com
Atlantic Resurfacing Company Charleston, SC atlanticresurfacing.com
Baker Motor Company Charleston, SC Bakermotorcompany.com
Ball and Buck Ohio City, CO ballandbuck.com
Barbour barbour.com/us/
Big Lake Duck Calls biglakeoutdoorproducts.com
Bill Coburn - Windy Knolls Farms Laurens, SC windyknollsfarm.com/bill-coburn.html
Bird Buggy Leesburg, GA birdbuggy.com
Blanchard Equipment Charleston, SC blanchardequiptment.com
Blue Stone Ramblers Charleston, SC thebluestoneramblers.com
Born Again Virgin Heart Woods Meggett, SC bornagainheartwoods.com
Bost tune Up & Argo ATV Sales LLC Rockwell, NC atvargo.com
Brays Island Plantation Sheldon, SC braysisland.com
Broomsedge Rod & Gun Soperton, Georgia broomsedgerodandgun.com
Brown Land + Plantation Advisors Spartanburg, SC riceandducks.com
Camp Leopold / SCWA wildlifeedcenter.org/camp-leopold/
Charleston Boucherie Charleston, SC
Charleston Police Department Charleston, SC charleston-sc.gov/303/Police-Department
Charleston Safari Club Charleston, SC Charlestonsafariclub.org
Charleston Boucherie Charleston, SC
Charlestowne Kettle Corn Summerville, SC
Compass South Land Sales Walterboro, SC compasssouthlandsales.com
Covey Rise Magazine covyrisemagizine.com
Crosby Land Company, Inc. Walterboro, SC crosbylandco.com
Dakota Prairie Lodge & Resort LLC Kimball, SD SD-PheasantHunting.com
DB Bar D Outfitters Mills River, NC dbbard.com
Dixie Decoys Winston-Salem, NC dixiedecoys.com
Dock Dogs dockdogs.com
Ducks Unlimited Ducks.org
Dubarry USA LLC Nottingham, PA dubarry.com/us
Fish Hippie Mount Airy, NC fishhippie.com
Gray’s Sporting Journal grayssportingjournal.com
Grand Slam Turkey Calls Reidsville, NC grandslamturkeycalls.com
GRILLKILT Charleston, SC grillkilt.com
Gunner Nashville, TN gunner.com
Heybo Outdoors Chester, SC heybooutdoors.com
High ‘N Dry Belle Haven, VA hndoutdoors.com
Huff Creek Properties Greenville, SC huffcreekproperties.com
HUK & Nomad Charleston, SC hukgear.com
John Tanner Calls Hemingway, SC johntannercalls.com
Jon Kohler & Associates Lamont, FL jonkohler.com
K-9 Trading Post Co Cumming, GA k9trading.com
Kanga Coolers Greenville, SC kangacoolers.com
KUIU Ultralight Hunting Lowell, MI kuiu.com
Lowcountry Dog Magazine lowcountrydog.com
The Longleaf Alliance, Inc. Andalusia, AL longleafalliance.org
Exhibitor List 137 EXHIBITOR LIST
Mike’s Peanuts
Summerville, SC Mikespeanuts.net
Madison Creek Outfitters Hoschton, GA madisoncreekoutfitters.com
Maui Jim mauijim.com Oris oris.ch Orvis orvis.com
Over Under Clothing Jacksonville, FL overunderclothing.com
Palmetto Gun Dogs Rembert, SC
Post & Courier Charleston, SC postandcourier.com
Purina purina.com
QDMA / Lowcountry National Deer Association Charleston, SC lowcountryqdma.com
Quail Forever quailforever.org
Roanoke River Waterfowl Hobgood, NC roanokeriverwaterfowl.com
Rockin A Ranch Midland, NC Rockinaranchpettingzoo.com
Sawtooth game calls Greenleyville,SC sawtoothgamecalls.com
SC Bobwhite Initiative Columbia, SC
SC DNR Columbia, SC dnr.sc.gov
SC Prescribed Fire Council scpfc.weebly.com
Scout Boat Charleston, SC scoutboats.com
Scruggs Woodworks Elliston, VA
Sequoia Springs, Inc Orange, VA, US Minor Outlying Islands sequoiaspringsinc.com
Shades of Charleston Charleston, SC shadesofcharleston.com
South Carolina Wildlife Federation Columbia, SC scwf.org
Southeastern Pipe & Drain Aiken, SC sepipe.net
Southeastern Pipe & Drain Aiken, SC sepipe.net
Southern Point Co southernpointco.com
Southern Wildlife Company southernpointco.com
Sparrow & Kennedy sparrowkennedy.com
The Duck Boat Company East Dennis, MA TDBco.com
The Longleaf Alliance Andalusia, AL Longleafalliance.org
Tideline Outfitters Matthews, NC tidelineoutfitters.com
SC Trout Unlimited Irmo, SC saludatu.org
Turtlebox Audio Houston, TX turtleboxaudio.com
US Coast Guard Southeast Regional Fisheries Training Center (SRFTC) Charleston, SC coastguard.togetherweserved.com Verizon
Vodka For Dog People titosvodka.com/dogs
Webfoot Retrievers Holly Hill, SC
Westbrook Moody Outdoors/ Carolina Feeders North Charleston, SC
Whiskey & Whitetails North Charleston, SC whiskeyandwhitetails.com
Wicked Killer Custom Game Calls Edenton, NC wickedkillercalls.com
Widgeon Waterfowl Awendaw, SC widgeonwaterfowl.com
Williams Knives williamsknife.com
Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures Bozeman, MT yellowdogflyfishing.com
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2023 VIP Listings
AMBASSADOR
Pinnacle Financial Partners
N.W. White & Company
C.R. Jackson, Inc.
North Point Real Estate
First National Bank
Lesa and Budd Watts
M.C.Bass Electrical Contractor, Inc
PLATINUM BENEFACTOR
Joe and Lisa Rice
Charleston Regional Development Alliance
Clarke Design Group
Charleston Glass
Thomas and Marlo Meredith
Rhodes Boutique and Rhodes Home& Gift
Taylor Charpia Real Estate
CELEK & CELEK Construction, Inc.
Jennifer Singleton
Jewel & Rusty McClam
GOLD BENEFACTOR
John & Vicky Beach
Caroline and Philip Horn
Stevan and Alison Rainero
Ray Dlugos
Vulcan Materials Company
Mr. & Mrs. John F. Fleming Jr.
Flint Brothers
Travis & Andrea Minter
Scott Plyler
Russ and Karen Lloyd
Gedney M. Howe, IV
Elliott S. Close
Sharon and Bill Sellers
Kevin and Laura Grooms
Barnes Moultrie Ward llc
Palmetto Gunite/Karen and Bill Snow
M.C.Bass Electrical Contractor, Inc
Toby Naumann @Coastal Automotive
Choate Construction Company
Tom Hancher MD
Matt & Beth Yaun
Palmetto Ford Lincoln
Jack & Cindy Plating
SILVER BENEFACTOR
Faye Ranches
The Salvic Family
Mike McShane
Frank and Beth Kiker
Pinnacle Financial Partners
R.H. Lee Auctioneers & Company
Jim Rockmoore
Taylor Thompson
Dave and Barb Parker
Tommy and Christine McGee
Taylor Lunceford
Bettie Graham
William Craig
SC Ministry of Rum
Lowcountry Gold CBD
Lindsey Gilmer
F and S Homes LLC l
Renaissance South Construction
Thomas& Hutton
Leslie Evans - Carolina One Real Estate
Scott & AJ Noyes
JD Collins
4M Iron
GALA BENEFACTOR
Andy & Renee Anderson
Jim & Libby Sneed
Chris Sneed
John and Lynn Lee
Brad Paris
Tyler & Ashley Kirby
Panbelle, Inc.
Taylor Robinson
T Richard Litton Jr
Steve & Kathy Berry
Edward & Tracy Shehab
The Wilson Family
Helen Savard and David Savard
Margaux and Matthew Kaynard
Charles & Joanne Johnson
Patrick Flume and Michelle Macias
Ryan & Kaley Schultze
Ben & Gina Meister
John and Meagan Gentry
Ben Seegars
James de Luca
Todd Gaul
Mr.& Mrs. Stephen Charles Gaddy
Winyah Building Supply
Harvey Danner & Anda Olsen
Al Hitchcock
Donald and Mary Alice Munson
Troy McLeod
Bobby Creech
Mary Alice & Craig Miller
Dr. Bob Beard
Ashley Smith Willis
The Adams Companies
Debbie & Tracy Jackson
Dr. Lloyd & Martha Newberry
Mrs. Erin K & Mr. Jason Lewis
Mr. C. Douglas Warner & Mr. Truman Smith
Mr. Tom Crawford
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Dudley
Mr. & Mrs. Chip Ervin
Mr. Frank Liberstein
Mr. Clyde Burris
Ms. Catherine Dority
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bennett
Mr, & Mrs. Norman F. Pulliam
Dr. & Mrs. Mark F. Hartley
Mr. & Mrs. Tyler Lusk
Ashley Batson
Ralph & Dana Vick
Dr. Lloyd Newberry
Jonathan Allen
BENEFACTOR
Gourmet & Grapes Event
Donation
Roger Kirby
Leigh Wilkes
Claudia and TJ Bellars
Paul & Shannon Myrick
Richard Moore
Lyle & Mary Ann Turner
Dr. and Mrs. C. Scott Davenport
Kirt & Sandra Lattanze
Jeff and Theresa Oliver
Will Ferguson
Ann & Greg Pryor
Bob & Ann Howard
Travis and Lindsey May
Sam and Kristine Evans
Mason and Linda Miller
Diane & Steve Petteway
Mack and Elizabeth Aldridge
Atlantic Coast Marine
Eric and Kimberly Laster
Mr & Mrs Osborne III
Eric & Tiffany Leiden
JohnDavid and Susan Dawkins
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Emily and Ronny Cannon
Mark and Kris Alexander
Elling Family
Ryon Creech
Richard and Donna Hawk
Kevin and Tracy Meetze
Cason and Jessica Hund
Simon & Karen Clark
Travis & Rebecca Bailey
Todd Crosby
Mr.& Mrs. J Griffin Morrow
IG & Finn Morrow
Steven & Liz Calicutt
Steven Pantelakos
Harlestons
Paul and Sally Peeples
Lucia and David Miles
Doug Henry Automotive Group
Mark and Jeri Stenhouse
Leigh Marlowe
Brookhaven
Augusta Groundworks
Blue Ridge Eye Center
Tony and Karla Pope
Vaughan Land And Timber
Flint Brothers
CKW Hosting
Austin & Mallory Hall
Christine Kinnett
Ed & Sybil Wilson
Pam Davis
Steven Hood
Lee Cochrane
Southeastern Polymers Inc
Anne and Bill Anderson
William Noah Ross
Brandon & Tiffany Quann
Dudley
Jay Sifly
Stephen Ryan
Ron & Sasha Ellis
Robert & Holly Carr
Jeff and Lori Slane
Chris Ramm
Jay and Molly Marett
Drake Landing
Mid Atlantic Boykin Club
Cindy and Jesse Cox
Mr. and Mrs. William James
Montgomery
AB Holling
The Heyward’s
Lance & Kate Ellis
Brad Baker
REV Federal Credit Union
Frank & Mallory Norvell
Watson & Michelle Caviness
David & Lisa Riley
Bain & Jennifer Chandler
Josh & Shelbie Riley
Darla and Robert GARRETT
Harrington Bissell
Andrea and TJ Ryan
John and Tish Campbell
Katelin and Kyle Haver
John Campbell Family
Ron & Wylene Bailey
Bo & Patti DeLoach
Picou Consultants
Bottom Line of Happiness
Harbour Wealth Management
Sarah Corley Events
Marcus and Laney White
Aunt Fran -Chester Co. SCDU
Bill and Linda Sudol
Katie Sudol and Jake Clyburn
Jay van Wyk
Mark & Mindie Stacy
Jamey & Margaret Cabell
Mr. & Mrs. T. Glenn Meadows
SC Farm Bureau Federation
R. Wesley & Erica Haynes
Windy Hill Orchard and Cidery
Grant and Sebrell Singleton, III
Lee Singleton, IV
Sebrell T Singleton
Elliott & Elizabeth Botzis
Michelle Van Jura
Dillon and Judy Anne Crosby
South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation
South Carolina Farm Bureau
Wulbern-Koval Co
James W Turner / Alec Turner
Gordon Townsen
Chip Ivey
Al Johnson
Blackbaud
Scott & Dottie Farfone
Farfone Family
David and Tina Coffey
Mr. & Mrs. James Marshall Biddle
Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Cox Graves
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Lee Biddle
Capt. James Benjamin Marshall
Biddle
Mr. &. Mrs. Marc Anthony Thomas
The Smajstrlas
Digit Sells Charleston, LLC
Will Bullock Creative
Dale and Linda Padgett
Lillie Simpson
Jacob Hanson and Mary
Catherine Sargeant
Brian & Lisa Keck
Blake and Chandler Keck
Matthew Cole
Trident Construction, LLC
J. Emmett Reeder
Jeffrey & Maritza Valko
Crews Chevrolet
Crews Subaru
Mark Ensley State Farm Agency
The McGlohon
Mitchell- Dunes Properties
John Vargo and Erica Ghareeb
Neill Tuten
Andy Campbell
Mr & Mrs Bradley Pressley
Kori Borneman
Maddy Gears
Dave & Shelby Selner
Joe & Melissa Fox
David and Lauren Bradley
Cara Caven
Lisa and Hunter Mitchell
Robert Moody
Eric and Amanda Duncan
Jeffrey Sellers
Catherine Yarborough
Joe Alberti
Dr Kevin Hinson
Tim Egan
Ben & Whitney Deines
Charlie Chase
Haven Turner
Mrs. & Mr. Richard B. Moore
Chris Johnston & Grayson Fister
John Greene and Boyce Davis
William Albergotti
Samuel F. Albergotti
Kenneth McClure
Gregory Jackson
Julia R Felker
Mr. and Mrs. Justin Gooding
Mr. Tom Sutton
PATRON
Phil & Mimi Jennings
Mr. & Mrs. Lance Lewandowski
Laura Lee Eastman
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Brayden Eastman
Barbara Richardson
Ali & Emily Faile
Bobby and Lyla Westbury
Mr and Mrs William Barnett
Littlejohn III
Chris and Diane Turrell
Rick and Sissy Cobden
Travis and Sarah Campbell
Russell and Donna Campbell
David & Lisa Belk
Wayne and Cheryle Toy
Leadenwah Landscapes
AKGO Mining
Scott Darrah and Amy Tuten
Darrah
Peter A. Leventis
Montville Clan
Derry and Donna Rollins
Kevin & Sharlene Hughes
Hunter & Judy Vermillion
Mr.& Mrs. B. Kent Watkins
Wendy Brockman
CIMS, LLC
Jack and Karen Seabrooke
Gary Hill and Laura Hunt
Chris and Tiffany Smith
Mark & Rebecca Hites
Brian & Marina Haile
ALAN & LU GRIFFIN
Blackston Custom Homes
Chip and Nicole Goforth
John & Donna Ingalls
The Stanford Family
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Muller
Thunder Gulch Boykins
John Hickey
Tommy Wallace
Palmetto Pest Control and Exterminating Services, LLC
Brooke & Daniel Wood
Crystal & Bo Wood
Nicholas Fitz
Alex & Alison Haynes
None
Jeff & Joanna Pegram
Jennifer and John Graham
Michael and Michelle Hoffman
R Zingery
Ben Kennedy
Jack and Kate Berquist
Kimberly Craig
EcoChem LLC
Melissa Milanak
Steve and MA Storick
Annabelle Cabell
Savannah Moss
Anonymous
Stuart Whiteside
Dolly Robinson
Karl D. Blackley
Will Blackley
Jake Blackley
Catharine Enright and Walton Reeves
Hank Goble
Ryan Dalton
JoAnn Burkholder
Charlen Cathcart
Hank and Debbie Randall
Mark and Mary Block
Dee Bee and John Wright
Sully and Gordon Beckham
Debbie and David Sapp
Jacqueline Swain
Lindsay& Jeff Rhyne
Tom& Ronnie Maddray
Gina Glaubke
Spence and April Price
Bob& Ruthie Harrell
Robert and Linda White
Dr Michael and Anne Goins
Hawkins construction
Eight Acres Recycling, LLP
All about Fabrics
Steve & Pam Wawrzyk
Alex Holbert
Bruce and Catherine Williams
Trident Construction, LLC
Sonaly Hendricks
Jim and Lyn Froehlich
Thaddeus Tatem
Sara H. Forbes
Paige and Barry Brooke
Jonathan Hurst
Dr. and Mrs. Robert De Grood
Dan and Shawna Holmberg
Kay and Keith Rowland
Mr. and Mrs. Cory Hammaker
Stenger Family
Bob & Michelle Lee
Gray Baldwin Marchese
Mary Lou and Gerry Bilbro
Colin and Mandy Huckins
The Kitchens Family
Johna and Ferol Stroud
Harry and Samantha Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Padjen
Chad Easley
Lee and Amy Long
Wolfe Family Trust
Tim Miller
Maren Lindstrom & Denis
Lavallee
Stanley Spara & Roseann Ruedy
Charles D & Dr Carol A Ketchen
Dr and Mrs Peter Taraschi, Winter Park Fl
Glenn Grossmann
Erin Parker & Kristina Dickson
Scott Wingard
Jackson Wingard
Parker Wingard
Finley Settle
CorporateMed
John and Carla Drummond
Nicholas & Leigh Ann Hebel
Fred & Mathias Hebel
Daniel P Jaugstetter
Billy Wooten
Tricia Ory and Park Williams
Joe and Cindy Loflin
Justin and Katelyn Loflin
Chris Booth
Marianne & Keith Powell
Susan and Louis Kaufman
The Dunn’s
Jeff Maynard
Mac McGehee & Melody
Bundschuh
Trey and Michelle Elerson
Hurley & Laura Raynor
Cindy and Shon Barnett
Brian and Carol Eidt
Hunter and Leslie Smith
Lee Grahl
Chad Keller
David & Tracy Cutler
Michael and Heather Duncan
Jennifer Gore
Greg and Lucy Ridge
Scott & Christy Parris
Joseph & Morgan Robinson
D&D Trucking Services
Rawls
Blake Avant
Jennie Martin
Roddy Allen
Jason Sellers & Family
Jule Dees
Mark and Karen Finlay
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Smith
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