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Welcome SEWE at 35 As the doors open on our 35th anniversary, we celebrate this milestone with gratitude for all who have been a part of the event, and with fond remembrance for those no longer with us. We look back with pride to over three decades of accomplishments, and look forward with confidence to a future that maintains the standard of excellence that is SEWE’s hallmark. You’ll find that excellence on display once again in the The Fine Art Gallery at Charleston Place, where some of the most gifted artists in the country showcase their creations. In addition, we highlight the work of our special guests, Featured Artist, Ezra Tucker, and Guest Artists, carver Richard Loffler, and sculptor Van Keuren Marshall. As you make your way through this year’s exhibit sites, reconnect with your annual favorites such as The Center for Birds of Prey and Ducks Unlimited, share the fun and excitement of the Dock Dogs Competitions and marvel in the fast-paced action of the decoy auction. Explore all that our celebration of wildlife art and the sporting life encompasses, and be sure to help us welcome back wildlife conservationist and television host, Jeff Corwin. If told, stories from 35 years of this event would paint portraits of every emotion known to humankind – from comedy to tragedy, from angst to elation. Mishaps and mayhem of every stripe have transpired through the years, as have incredible feats of organizational finesse, hard work, and staggering blind luck. So many have given so much to SEWE - far too many to be named. But common threads bind them together as a family: their dedication and loyalty to the dream that began so many years ago, their unwillingness to settle for anything less than the best, and no small amount of audacity. The success of SEWE is due in no small part to you, and we are grateful for the generations of attendees who join us each year. We hope that you will help us recognize the sponsors whose generous support makes the event possible, the Board of Directors who lend their time and expertise, the artists and exhibitors who create a feast for all our senses, and the dedicated staff that works year-round to ensure that every minute of your SEWE experience is the best it can possibly be. Throughout the years, it has been my distinct pleasure and privilege to welcome you to Charleston, and we are honored to have you join us for the 35th Southeastern Wildlife Exposition. Enjoy the event! Warmest Regards,

Jimmy Huggins

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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STAFF

Neil C. Robinson Jr., Chairman Tommy Baker George J. Bullwinkel Jr. Harry J. Butler Jr. Senator Paul G. Campbell Mark C. Fava Ronnie M. Givens William A. Hall Helen T. Hill Leonard L. Hutchison III Richard Jackson David L. Morgan S. Lloyd Newberry, Ph.D. Kenneth T. Seeger O.L. Thompson III John F. Walters, M.D.

James A. Huggins President & CEO John G. Powell Executive Director Alyssa Bradford Special Projects Coordinator Natalie Wooten Henderson Artist Director Maggie Howell Special Projects Director Beth Huggins VIP Coordinator Mary Mitchell Roberts Marketing Director Cyndee Stoppelbein Financial Administrator

EXHIBIT MANAGERS Bart Burford Show Accounting Leslie Burford Charleston Place Corey Grooms Gaillard Center Barry McKenzie Brittlebank Park Dennis Taylor Marion Square Bobby Wylie Charleston Place

GRAPHIC DESIGN Andrew Barton Design

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER Paul Mulkey and Mike Requidan

OFFICIAL VIDEOGRAPHER Hed Hi Media 2017 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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Welcome.....................................................................................................................................................3 Corporate Partners.................................................................................................................................8 Schedule of Events.......................................................................................................................... 10–11 Map........................................................................................................................................................12–13 Schedule of VIP Events....................................................................................................................... 14 Map Your Day......................................................................................................................................... 15 Special Events...................................................................................................................................16-17 Featured Artist, Ezra Tucker...................................................................................................... 20–21 Guest Artist, RIchard Loffler......................................................................................................22-23 Guest Artist, Van Keuren Marshall...........................................................................................24-25 Jeff Corwin.......................................................................................................................................26-27 Busch Wildlife Sanctuary............................................................................................................28-29 The Center for Birds of Prey......................................................................................................32-35 The Orianne Society............................................................................................................................37 DockDogs®........................................................................................................................................38-39 Quick Draw / Speed Sculpt.............................................................................................................. 43 Duet & Quartet...................................................................................................................................... 45 Chef Demos: Fresh on the Menu............................................................................................. 46-47 Celebrating 20 Years with Ducks Unlimited.............................................................................. 49 New SEWE Event: The Inaugural Lowcountry Social �� 50-51 Decoy Auction & Exhibit.............................................................................................................52-53 Tools of the Trade: Art of Deception......................................................................................54-55 Audubon The Film.........................................................................................................................56-57 The Gaillard Center........................................................................................................................58-59 Knife Makers............................................................................................................................................ 61 Fine Sporting Arms............................................................................................................................. 63 Host an Artist Program.................................................................................................................70-71 Artists.................................................................................................................................................76-99 Photographers............................................................................................................................ 106-107 SC Junior Duck Stamp.............................................................................................................108-109 Kids for Conservation...................................................................................................................110-111 Treasury Wine Estates | Sterling Vineyards........................................................................ 112-113 Feathers and Flocks: Waterfowling in South Carolina...........................................................114 CCPRC and the Caw Caw Wilderness Tour............................................................................... 115 Venue Overview............................................................................................................................. 118-121 Exhibitors....................................................................................................................................... 127-132 VIP Listing......................................................................................................................................138-139 Advertisers Index................................................................................................................................149

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Schedule of Events 12 PM–5 PM

Decoy Auction by Guyette & Deeter Charleston Marriott

12 PM

Chef Demo: Simon Andrews | Swamp Fox Marion Square

12 PM

QDMA Lecture Series: Joe Hamilton | Deer Identification & Aging Brittlebank Park

12 PM

Retriever Demos Brittlebank Park

1 PM

Jeff Corwin Gaillard Center

1 PM

Chef Demo: Miles Huff | Culinary Institute of Charleston Marion Square

Copley Fine Art Auctions Winter Sale American Theater

1 PM

Litter Trashes Everyone Puppet Show Marion Square

DockDogs® Registration Opens Brittlebank Park

1:30 PM

Birds of Prey Flight Demos presented by BP America Marion Square

ALL EXHIBITS OPEN Multiple Locations

1:30 PM

Kids Cast Net Brittlebank Park

10 AM–5:30 PM

DockDogs® Competitions Brittlebank Park

2 PM

Duet & Quartet and Auction Charleston Place

11 AM

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Show Gaillard Center

2 PM

Chef Demo: Frank Lee | Author, Chef Emeritus, Hall’s Mgmt. Group Marion Square

11 AM

Birds of Prey Flight Demos presented by BP America Marion Square

2 PM

11 AM

Chef Demo: Kevin Johnson | The Kitchen Marion Square

QDMA Lecture Series: Scott Phillips with the SC Forestry Commission | Timber Management for Wildlife Habitat Brittlebank Park

11 AM

Cast Net Demos Brittlebank Park

3 PM

Orianne Society: Reptile Ecology & Conservation Marion Square

12 PM

Chef Demo: Michelle Weaver | Charleston Grill Marion Square

3 PM

Fly Fishing Demos Brittlebank Park

12 PM

Retriever Demos Brittlebank Park

3:30 PM

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Show Gaillard Center

1 PM

Audubon The Film Gaillard Center

4 PM

Litter Trashes Everyone Puppet Show Marion Square

1 PM

Chef Demo: John Ondo | Lana Marion Square

4 PM

QDMA Lecture Series: Joe Hamilton | Coyote Management Brittlebank Park

1 PM

Orianne Society: Reptile Ecology & Conservation Marion Square

4 PM

Retriever Demos Brittlebank Park

2 PM

Chef Demo: Shane Whiddon | Virginia’s on King Marion Square

6 PM

EXHIBITS CLOSE

2 PM

Fly Fishing Demos Brittlebank Park

3–5 PM

Decoy Auction Preview Charleston Marriott

3 PM

Quick Draw/Speed Sculpt & Auction Charleston Place

Sunday, February 19, 2017

3 PM

Jeff Corwin Gaillard Center

9 AM

DockDogs® Registration Opens Brittlebank Park

3 PM

Birds of Prey Flight Demos presented by BP America Marion Square

10 AM

ALL EXHIBITS OPEN Multiple Locations

3 PM

Chef Demo: David Pell | Coast Marion Square

10 AM–4 PM

DockDogs® Competitions Brittlebank Park

3 PM

QDMA Lecture Series: Hank Forester | QDM 101 – Deer Biology Brittlebank Park

11 AM

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Show Gaillard Center

3:30 PM

Fly Fishing Demos Brittlebank Park

11 AM

Retriever Demos Brittlebank Park

4 PM

Litter Trashes Everyone Puppet Show Marion Square

12 PM

Chef Demo: Bob Waggoner | In the Kitchen with Bob Waggoner Marion Square

4 PM

Retriever Demos Brittlebank Park

12:30 PM

Fly Fishing Demos Brittlebank Park

6 PM

EXHIBITS CLOSE

1 PM

Birds of Prey Flight Demos presented by BP America Marion Square

1 PM

Chef Demo: Jimmy Hagood | Food for the Southern Soul Marion Square

1 PM

QDMA Lecture Series: Joe Hamilton | Deer Identification & Aging Brittlebank Park

Events included with SEWE General Admission tickets and VIP Badges.

Friday, February 17, 2017 8:30 AM–5 PM 9 AM 10 AM

SATURday, February 18, 2017

2 PM

Chef Demo: Shawn Kelly | High Cotton Marion Square

9 AM

DockDogs® Registration Opens Brittlebank Park

2 PM

Cast Net Demos Brittlebank Park

10 AM

ALL EXHIBITS OPEN Multiple Locations

3 PM

Orianne Society: Reptile Ecology and Conservation Marion Square

10 AM–12 PM

Decoy Auction Preview Charleston Marriott

3 PM

Chef Demo: Chelsey Conrad | Butcher & Bee Marion Square

10 AM–5:30 PM

DockDogs® Competitions Brittlebank Park

3 PM

Retriever Demos Brittlebank Park

10:30 AM

Birds of Prey Flight Demos presented by BP America Marion Square

4 PM

DockDogs® Finals Brittlebank Park

10:30 AM

Litter Trashes Everyone Puppet Show Marion Square

5 PM

EXHIBITS CLOSE

11 AM

Audubon The Film Gaillard Center

11 AM

Chef Demo: Jason Reed | 82 Queen Marion Square

11 AM

Saltwater Inshore 101 Brittlebank Park

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Schedule of VIP events

MAP YOUR DAY

VIP EVENTS SEWE VIP badge required.

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.

Thursday, February 16 1–5 pm Private Viewing Hours Charleston Place 7–11 pm Preview Gala and Sale Charleston Place

Friday, February 17 9–10 am Private Viewing Hour Charleston Place & Gaillard Center

Saturday, February 18 9–10 am Private Viewing Hour Charleston Place & Gaillard Center 7–11 pm SEWE Soiree* Charleston Visitor Center *Ticket required; VIP badge does not admit

V IP PE RKS

SEWE shuttle is provided at no additional cost for SEWE ticket and badge holders during show hours. Handicap accessible transportation is available; please request the Durham Bus Service representative for assistance. Additional parking near Brittlebank will be available on February 18 & 19 for a flat rate of $5. Follow signage on Lockwood Blvd. to the lot behind the police station on Fishburne Street.

While leashed dogs are allowed at outdoor SEWE venues, they are not permitted on SEWE shuttles. Parking Reminder: There will be limited to no parking at Brittlebank on Friday, February 17. We highly recommend using the free SEWE shuttle service. Ticket or badge required. Please Note: The Gaillard bus stop will be moved temporarily on Friday, February 17 from 2-5 pm. Look for directional signage.

No parking allowed in the grassy areas in front of Brittlebank.

VIP LOUNGES 9 am–6 pm Friday and Saturday 9 am–5 pm Sunday Brittlebank Park*, Charleston Place & Gaillard Center *beer and wine only

VIP shuttle VIP Express shuttles available. See map for details.

See You Next Year! SEWE 2018 February 16-18

Henry Von Genk, Sea Island Storm

Special Events Unless otherwise noted, please order special event tickets in advance at sewe.com or by phone at 843.723.1748.

Feathers and Flocks: Waterfowling in South Carolina

Ducks Unlimited Oyster Roast 6 pm, Friday, February 17

Hosted by YETI® and Williams Knife Co.

February 15 – May 7, 2017

Enjoy oysters and a Lowcountry cookout, open bar, music, raffles and live and silent auctions. Admission also includes a 2017 membership to Ducks Unlimited.

Dust off your boots for this brandnew event! Enjoy BBQ from worldrenowned pit masters Sam Jones of Sam Jones BBQ and Aaron Siegel of Home Team BBQ, bluegrass music by the fire with the Bluestone Ramblers, and an open bar under the stars at Brittlebank Park.

Presented by the Charleston Museum and sponsored by the Charleston Mercury

This special exhibition is a collective look at the historic art and artifacts associated with local waterfowling. Drawing from a number of different categories from the Museum’s vast collections as well as a few private ones, it will offer an important glimpse into the South Carolina Lowcountry’s longstanding water bird traditions. No additional entry fee. Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting Street

TICKETS: $75 in advance. Available at ducks.org/ south-carolina or call 843.564.ECDU (3238). If available, purchase tickets at the door for $90.

Charleston Visitor Center

South Carolina Waterfowl Association Sportsman’s Ball 6 pm, Friday, February 17

Combing the Caw Caw Wilderness Tour 1:30-3:30 pm, Friday, February 17

Join a naturalist to observe eagles, turkeys, otters and waterfowl in their natural habitat. Explore a cypress/ tupelo swamp, freshwater and saltwater marshes, bottomland hardwood forest and more. TICKETS: $35 per person, ages 12 and up. Available at CharlestonCountyParks.com (under program & activities) or call 843.795.4386. (Select course # 50152). Includes pick up and drop off from Charleston Visitors Center Bus Shed. Pre-registration required.

Caw Caw Interpretive Center

This SCWA wild game feast features dinner, cocktails, raffles and offers a silent and live auction. A 30th anniversay celebration in cocktail attire. TICKETS: $60 per person | $90 per couple. Reserve a table for your group: $360 for 8-person table | $450 for 10-person table. Available at scwa.org or call 803.452.6001.

Lowcountry Social 7:30 – 10:30 pm, Saturday, February 18

Come together with friends to celebrate the best of the South. Each attendee will receive a YETI® Rambler Lowball, and be entered to win prizes throughout the evening including a free hunt at Kessler Canyon, two hunting trips at Cabin Bluff, all-night YETI product giveaways, fire Kettles from Southern Wildlife Co., firetools from Wildlife Workshop and much more! For more information visit sewe. com TICKETS: $125 per person, available at sewe. com

Brittlebank Park

Omar Shrine Center, Mt. Pleasant Annual Duck Shuck Oyster Roast 6 pm, Saturday, February 18

With live music, raffles, live and silent auctions and hot oysters, this casual party is a fun evening. TICKETS: $50 per person | $400 to reserve a table. Available at scwa.org or call 803.452.6001.

Omar Shrine Center, Mt. Pleasant

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Featured Artist

FEATURED ARTIST

2017 Featured Artist

Maternal Manner Available at Auction, 2.16.17

moment in time reveals a rarely highlighted detail, an incident or fact that can be a big dramatic scene or a subtle relaxed blink. Tucker’s bold and distinctive style of painting reflects acute observation and knowledge of his subject and displays an intimate and emotional portrait quality and adept storytelling. Choosing to paint almost exclusively wildlife, he paints his animals as having apparent intelligence and individual distinctive personalities. Tucker’s original works hang in the permanent collections of the Booth Western Art Museum, The Pentagon Air Force Art Collection, Anheuser- Busch, Inc., the Texas Rangers Historical Museum and the Rossignol Cultural Centre in Liverpool, Nova Scotia. Ezra is a Signature Member of the Society of Animal Artists.

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The 2017 Featured Painting, Maternal Manner, portrays an elk cow and calf. “It was inspired by my observation of the beauty and warmth of the nurturing and protective relationship of mother to offspring,” says Tucker. “I wanted to capture the subtle interaction and physical contact of the mother elk with its offspring teaching the calf survival skills. My objective was to depict up-close, their reaction to the moment they become aware of a non-threatening admiring audience.” Maternal Manner is available for auction on February 16. Dominant Ram

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zra Tucker began his award winning career more than four decades ago in the field of illustration, producing many familiar advertisements and enduring images for a multitude of America’s Fortune 500 corporations. Some of his most noted works include his paintings of “Smokey the Bear” for the National Park Service, the Budweiser Clydesdales, and an illustrated novel and movie poster for Lucas Films, Ltd. His wildlife art has even been reproduced on United States Postal stamps. Tucker’s uniquely creative style and refreshing perspective gives his subjects a fresh appeal. He has spent many years pursuing his intense interest in nature, zoology and wildlife art. His approach to capturing a

Ezra Tucker Charleston Place

Guest Artist

Richard Loffler

2017 Guest Artist, Sculptor

ichard Loffler is passionate about what lives beneath the big skies. Nature and wildlife have been an integral part of his world since youth. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Loffler is inspired by the splendor and the natural beauty prairies have to offer. His work with the Royal Saskatchewan Museum from 1978 to 2000 became the impetus to his artistic endeavors.

Always fascinated by the creations of nature and the themes of life it generates, Loffer believes nature is a tremendous foundation from which to acquire knowledge and understanding. Through evolution, each animal has carved its own original statement within this vast scheme of rhythm and structure. Its spirit and vitality offer a perpetual platform from which to learn. The complex web that nature weaves for us cannot be understood in one artist’s lifetime; it is a forever growing and changing format and one that deserves distinction. “Working from life affords me controlled confidence. No questions go unanswered. My approach is traditional with impressionistic flavor. I try to capture the character of my subjects at moments of instinctive gesture, while controlling design and composition to present a grace to each piece. To study from life allows me simply the truth; it affords me the ability to pursue my passion as a life long venture.”

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Richard Loffler Charleston Place

GUEST ARTIST

Van Keuren Marshall

2017 Guest Artist, Carver

an Keuren Marshall grew up in South Carolina and from an early age enjoyed drawing and sketching birds. When he was 11 years old his great aunt gave him a 1942 bound edition of Audubon’s The Birds of America, which encouraged Marshall’s early interest in bird art and the natural world and led him to begin college as an art major and to finish with a biology degree. Marshall’s post-college work as a cabinet maker and woodworker along with his continuing love of birds and art eventually led to a providential meeting in 1980 with Grainger McKoy, the renowned South Carolina bird sculptor. Grainger offered him an opportunity to apprentice at his studio on Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina. This very generous offer encouraged and inspired Marshall’s eventual decision to become a full-time bird sculptor. Today, Marshall sculpts a broad range of birds - from the tiny Ruby-throated Hummingbird to the full-size Wild Turkey Gobbler. He works primarily with basswood

to carve and burn intricate feather details in the decorative style of bird sculpture. These decorative pieces are usually life size and are painted realistically with oil colors. Marshall also enjoys carving birds from mahogany and walnut and leaving them unpainted. This interpretive style presents compelling, dynamic bird sculptures while highlighting the natural beauty of the wood. His sculpture has been exhibited in the prestigious Leigh Yawkey Woodson Birds in Art Show, has won awards at the Ward Foundation World Wildfowl Carving Competition in Ocean City, Maryland and his “Courting Kestrels” won Best in World for Interpretive Wood Sculpture in 1990. His work can be found in numerous private collections. Van lives in Summerville, South Carolina with his wife, Catherine, and their black lab, Ollie. They have two sons in their early 20s, both currently studying aerospace engineering. Bird 1

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Van Keuren Marshall Charleston Place

Live Presentation

WELCOME JEFF! Gaillard Center

he Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is pleased to welcome Jeff Corwin to help us celebrate 35 years of SEWE.

Television personality, nature conservationist and author, Jeff Corwin will entertain and delight SEWE attendees at the Gaillard Center with live presentations on Friday and Saturday. Best known as host and executive producer of Ocean Mysteries on ABC, Jeff is recognized as a global leader in exploration and conservation.

Seating is first-come, first-served.

SHOW TIMES Friday, Feb 17 | 3 pm Saturday, Feb 18 | 1 pm Gaillard Center

Jeff Corwin Gaillard Center

Live Presentation

Show Times Friday, Feb 17 | 11 am Saturday, Feb 18 | 3:30 pm Sunday, Feb 19 | 11 am Gaillard Center

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Gaillard Center

usch 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 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 Island, 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 countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Gaillard Center

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flight demonstrations Friday, Feb 17 | 11 am & 3 pm Saturday, Feb 18 | 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Sunday, Feb 19 | 1 pm Marion Square

Presented by BP America

ith 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 Centers are 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.

The Center for Birds of Prey Marion Square

Live Presentation

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 marks its 25th year in 2016, 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 600 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 / 24-hour 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

The Center for Birds of Prey Marion Square

available for injured birds of prey and 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.

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 600 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.

• 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 more than 7000 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.

flight demonstrations Friday, Feb 17 | 11 am & 3 pm Saturday, Feb 18 | 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Sunday, Feb 19 | 1 pm Marion Square

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The Orianne Society Marion Square

success last year, The Orianne Society will teach attendees why and how it promotes the conservation of reptiles, amphibians and game species (such as quail, turkey and deer) at the Marion Square arena. The Orianne Society is the global organization dedicated to conserving some of the most intriguing and remarkable animals on the planet – reptiles and amphibians. One of the ways it conserves these species is by protecting and restoring habitat – the same habitat and same land management methods used to promote species like bobwhite quail, wild turkey and whitetail deer. For example, when The Orianne Society applies prescribed fire to maintain healthy tracts of longleaf pine, restores native understory vegetation, or rehabilitate degraded riparian areas – it isn’t just benefiting reptiles and amphibians. Join The Orianne Society to learn more about our conservation efforts and how it encompasses promoting the conservation of reptiles and amphibians, along with many game species. This will be an informative presentation with live reptiles, including the Eastern Indigo Snake, Gopher Tortoise, and Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake.

Show Times Friday, Feb 17 | 1 pm Saturday, Feb 18 | 3 pm Sunday, Feb 19 | 3 pm Marion Square

Reptiles and amphibians are often the bellwethers of habitat health. To see a healthy species in the wild is to see a healthy, functioning landscape.

The Orianne Society Marion Square

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DockDogs® Brittlebank Park Double the splash, double the fun—SEWE is proud to host the only two tank DockDogs® event east of the Mississippi. One of SEWE’s most popular events, crowds will flock to Brittlebank Park to watch double the amount of this popular

high-flying, big-splashing competition. With side-by-side 40’ x 20’ tanks, each 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.

Registration Opens | Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 9 am Competitions | Friday & Saturday, 10 am–5:30 pm Sunday, 10 am–5 pm Finals | Sunday, 4 pm

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Quick Draw / Speed Sculpt & Live Auction Charleston Place

itness the imagination, talent and process behind SEWE artists. Watch participating artists paint or sculpt an original piece from start to finish in just one hour. Julie Jeppsen and Heiner Hertling will reunite to create an original painting. Sixty minutes of action not to be missed! The SEWE Quick Draw & Speed Sculpt will take place at 3 pm on Friday, February 17. After a short period of drying, framing and setting, a live auction will be held for attendees to bid on these one-of-a-kind paintings and sculptures.

2017 PARTICIPANTS Painters 1. Bob Bertram, Painter 2. Peter Blackwell, Painter 3. Julie Chapman (Scratch Board Artist) 4. Guy Crittenden, Painter 5. Peggy Everett, Painter 6. Mary Garrish, Painter 7. Heiner Hertling, Past Featured Artist 8. Jennifer Hoffman, Painter 9. Julie Jeppsen, Past Featured Artist 10. Liz Lewis, Painter 11. John Potter, Painter 12. Jen Starwalt, Painter

Sculptors 13. Stefan Savides, Past Featured Sculptor 14. David Turner, Past Featured Sculptor

Friday, Feb 17 Painting/Sculpting 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 pm Live Auction to follow The Fine Art Gallery at Charleston Place

Quick Draw / Speed Sculpt Charleston Place

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Duet & Quartet Charleston Place

success in past years, Duet and Quartet returns to wow crowds. Past Featured Artists John Seerey-Lester and Grant Hacking will paint an original oil painting while sculptor Karryl and Past Featured Sculptor David Turner create a piece of sculpture out of clayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all to the background of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra Quartet. Live auction to follow. The Charleston Symphony string quartet will be Alex Boissonnault (violin), Asako Kremer (violin), Alexander Agrest (viola) and Damian Kremer (cello).

Saturday, Feb 18 Duet & Quartet, 2 pm Live Auction to follow Fine Art Gallery at Charleston Place

Duet & Quartet Charleston Place

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Chef Demonstrations Marion Square | Certified SC Tent Friday, Feb 17 11 am ........................ Kevin Johnson The Kitchen 12 pm ....................... Michelle Weaver Charleston Grill 1 pm ......................... John Ondo Lana 2 pm ........................ Shane Whiddon Virginia’s on King 3 pm ........................ David Pell Coast Saturday, Feb 18 11 am ........................ Jason Reed 82 Queen 12 pm ....................... Simon Andrews The Swamp Fox Restaurant 1 pm ......................... Miles Huff Culinary Institute of Charleston

Fresh on the Menu Marion Square

2 pm ........................ Frank Lee Author, Chef Emeritus, Hall’s Management Group Sunday, Feb 19

he Certified South Carolina program was launched several years ago to help provide consumers with the ability to easily identify, find, and buy South Carolina products. Restaurants throughout the state have become partners in the effort, with participating chefs agreeing to prepare menus that include at least 25% Certified South Carolina grown foods and products in season to feature the Fresh on the Menu brand. These chefs recognize the value in supporting local for not only their bottom lines, but also for the difference South Carolina local products and produce make on the taste of their food.

12 am ....................... Bob Waggoner In the Kitchen with Chef Bob Waggoner 1 pm ......................... Jimmy Hagood Food for the Southern Soul 2 pm ........................ Shawn Kelly High Cotton 3 pm ........................ Chelsey Conrad Butcher & Bee

Watch more than a dozen of the Lowcountry’s greatest chefs demonstrate how to make some of their favorite recipes with South Carolina grown and produced ingredients. Plus, sample products from the producers, processors and vendors that make up the Certified South Carolina program.

Presented by South Carolina Department of Agriculture

Fresh on the Menu Marion Square

WESTERN ART COLLECTOR & AMERICAN ART COLLECTOR

PROUD MEDIA SPONSORS OF THE

SOUTHEASTERN WILDLIFE EXPOSITION

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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SEWE partnership since 1997:

13,200 Acres conserved

$3,300,000 raised

$450,000 in the last 2 years $7,250 in scholarship

1 Statewide Art & Science Education program saved (Junior Duck Stamp)

Ducks Unlimited can be found throughout the weekend at Marion Square, with information on how to get involved, as well as items for purchase to show your support.

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Enjoy oysters, a Lowcountry cookout, open bar, music, raffles & auctions. 6 pm, Friday, February 17, Charleston Visitor Center Tickets: $75 at ducks.org/south-carolina or 843.564.ECDU More event details on page 16

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Saturday, February 18, 2017 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (rain or shine) Brittlebank Park Dust off your boots for this brand-new event hosted by YETIÂŽ and Williams Knife Co.! Enjoy BBQ from world-renowned pit masters Sam Jones of Sam Jones BBQ and Aaron Siegel of Home Team BBQ, bluegrass music by the fire with the Bluestone Ramblers and an open bar under the stars at Brittlebank Park.

The Inaugural

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Come together with friends to celebrate the best of the South. Each attendee will receive a complimentary YETIÂŽ Rambler 10 oz. Lowball with the Williams Knife Co. and SEWE logos and be entered to win prizes throughout the evening. For more information visit sewe.com TICKETS (if available): $125 per person, available at sewe.com or 843.723.1748

A PREMIERE SEWE EVENT Presented By:

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A number of the most respected dealers of antique and working decoys will be on exhibit at the Charleston Marriott Hotel in the Emerald Ballroom throughout

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SEWE is proud to promote and celebrate the art of the decoy.

uyette & Deeter, Inc. the world’s largest decoy auction firm, will host an investment quality decoy and painting auction held by Guyette & Deeter, Inc., offering over 250 investment quality decoys and sporting art without reserve ranging from $200 to over $25,000. The auction will consist of mostly Atlantic Coast decoys including examples by Elmer Crowell, the Ward Brothers, Ned Burgess, William Bowman, Ira Hudson, Lee Dudley, Mark McNair and many other carvers.

he auction will take place on Saturday, February 18 in the Emerald Ballroom at the Charleston Marriott. Open to the public with no admission fee, the auction will be from 12–5 pm. Previews will be held Friday, February 17, 3–5 pm and Saturday, February 18, 10 am–12 pm and will be accompanied by a decoy show. This sale is unreserved and has guaranteed catalog descriptions. North Carolina auctioneer Larry Carter will be doing the bid calling. Absentee, phone and online bidding will be available. A full color auction catalog is available for $20.

Decoy Auction by Guyette & Deeter Auction Previews Friday, Feb 17 | 3–5 pm Saturday, Feb 18 | 10 am–12 pm Auction, Saturday, Feb 18 | 12-5 pm Decoy Exhibit Friday & Saturday, Feb 17 & 18 | 10 am–6 pm Sunday, Feb 19 | 10 am–5 pm Charleston Marriott Emerald Ballroom

Decoys Charleston Marriott

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Tools of the Trade: Art of Deception Charleston mARRIOTT

n exciting addition to SEWE 2017, visit the Topaz Room at the Charleston Marriott to peruse this special exhibit highlighting the finest grouping of antique American bird decoys made east of the Mississippi. Presented by SEWE and The Palmetto State Decoy Collectors Association.

Exhibit Hours Friday & Saturday, Feb 17 & 18 | 10 amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;6 pm Sunday, Feb 19 | 10 amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 pm Charleston Marriott, Topaz Room

Tools of the Trade Charleston Marriott

udubon is the story of John James Audubonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adventure across America as he pursued his dream of painting life-size images of all of the bird species of America. A singular visionary in frontier America, Audubon is the godfather of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conservation movement. His passion for birds carried him across the continental wilderness to observe them in their native habitat, and his skills as an artist immortalized these creatures and their environment. The legacy of Audubon is as timeless and vital as his art. This film is an effort to appreciate him as he deserves.

Show Times Friday, Feb 17 | 1 pm Saturday, Feb 18 | 11 am Gaillard Center

Audubon The Film Gaillard Center

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EWE is pleased to once again exhibit in the Gaillard Center. After a three year, $142 million renovation, this world class facility reopened in October of 2015 to wide acclaim. A natural partner, SEWE shares the Gaillard Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus to celebrate culture and promote the arts, economy, and education. The expanded exhibition space, and what is one the finest performance halls in the nation, will allow attendees to see and do more than ever before at one site. Walkable from both the Charleston Place and Marion Square, the Gaillard Center will host Jeff Corwin and Busch Wildlife presentations and house over 75 exhibitors.

SEWE 2017 Gaillard Center

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Knife Makers GAILLARD CENTER

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WE ALL LEAVE A SIGNATURE ON THE LANDSCAPE.

Only yours has the ability to preserve it. A wide variety of wildlife leave their mark on our revered landscape. Leave your mark through Ducks Unlimited and you are not only preserving waterfowl, but also the wildlife that share the very same habitat. The most important thing we can do for wildlife is provide the habitat they need to survive. That is what Ducks Unlimited does, and it all starts with our local chapters.

Help preserve North America’s rich outdoor heritage by volunteering or attending your local DU event. Visit ducks.org to learn how you can become part of the Ducks Unlimited team!

or 35 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 & Saturday, Feb 18 | 10 am–6 pm Sunday, Feb 19 | 10 am–5 pm Gaillard Center

Knife Makers Gaillard Center

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Fine Sporting Arms Charleston Marriott

ine Sporting Arms will be on display and available for purchase by highly regarded dealers such as Palmetto State Armory. Quality arms for responsible sportsmen and women have long been a part of SEWE. Many of these firearms are themselves, works of art. New models as well as antique guns will also be on display. 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 Marriott

Fine Sporting Arms Charleston Marriott

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2nd Floor Exhibit Hall of Belmond, Charleston Place Stop by our booth to get a FREE copy of our magazine & to see our new The Greatest Quail Hunting Book Ever.

Get Sporting Classics At Our Best Price of the Year: Only $20! Eight beautifully illustrated 200-page issues covering the heritage, the romance, the art of hunting & fishing.

ou’ll travel to the ends of the earth, hunting, fishing, exploring. You’ll learn about the best, most exotic destinations for sportsmen the world has ever seen. This magazine is anything but one-dimensional, however. Sporting Classics covers all those things you love most about the outdoors: the art, the game, the places, the craftsmen... and the way we pay homage to them. You’ll find colorful feature-length stories showcasing the finest sporting art and artists. You’ll see stunning collections of firearms that you never knew existed. Articles on handmade knives, antique and modern fishing tackle, classic longbows and glass-eyed decoys – all richly photographed and penned – are among its pages. You’ll read classic stories from yesteryear, fascinating articles on carvers, call-makers and nearly every form of sporting collectible.

Regular columns on Shotguns, Rifles, Art, Gundogs, Fishing, Books, Travel, Conservation, and Craftsmen are written by talented writers who’ve authored dozens of books. Sporting Classics is about the heritage, the romance, the art of hunting & fishing. Written for sportsmen who love to read, you might think Sporting Classics is expensive. It is not. Compared to other outdoor magazines, Sporting Classics is an exceptional value. You get eight huge issues – more than 200 pages each, a total of over 1,600 per year! Right now, we are offering our best price ever. Call the 800 number below, mention SEWE, and you’ll get Sporting Classics for only $20 – our best price. You’ll save $4.95! An excellent gift, Sporting Classics arrives throughout the year, reminding clients, family and friends of your generosity.

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Host an Artist Program

SEWE would like to thank the following for their generous support: Dan & Sissue Beauchene Grant & Diane Brewer Paul Clark Jean K. Dilworth Jim and Carolyn Egan Tom B. Hancher, MD

he Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is proud to have launched the Host an Artist Program before SEWE 2015. With support from Hyatt Place + Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District and individual donors, SEWE is now be able to further support artists who travel from great distances to be in Charleston each February.

Owen and Jan Henning Andy & Margaret Howell The Huggins Family Elizabeth H. Mitchell

Charleston has long supported the arts, and careers have been born through SEWE over the last 35 years. Collectors and wildlife art enthusiasts gather here every February to see new work by acclaimed artists as well as new talent that is just being discovered. As the popularity of this event and the city has grown, so too have the costs for artists. With contributions from both individuals and businesses SEWE will offset some of these expenses beginning with downtown lodging. Artists will receive greatly reduced room rates on upper King Street through the generosity of at the Hyatt Place + Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District and individual contributions.

John & Davy Powell Rob & Clarine Powell Roger Reeves James M. Wells, D.D.S. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wells Family Dentistry Anonymous Donor Anonymous Donor Anonymous Donor

To host an artist, individuals or businesses may donate $150. Donations are accepted throughout the close of the show.

Host an Artist Program

Contributions to the Host an Artist Program may be made at any time during SEWE weekend by visiting the VIP Lounge in Charleston Place Hotel.

Host an Artist Program

Charlestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Favorite Tournament is Coming Home. The Carolina Billfish Classic Returns to The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina June 21-24, 2017

This April, come to Augusta. Come for the magic. Come for the history. Come taste it all. Taste of the Master Chefs . April 7, 2017 Experience the magic of April in Augusta at the First Annual Taste of the Master Chefs, an evening where Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award-winning chefs, athletes, and celebrities will come together to enjoy an amazing evening to help raise funds and awareness

to benefit hunger relief. TOMC was founded by an experienced event team including Taste of the NFL founder and 2010 James Beard Humanitarian of the Year Wayne Kostroski. tasteofthemasterchefs.com

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Sue de Learie Adair Schenectady, NY Laura Adams Atlanta, GA Kathryn Ashcroft Hyde Park, UT

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Bob Bertram Lake Sherwood, MO Jennifer Black Charleston, SC Peter Blackwell Nairobi, Kenya Jim Bortz Stoneboro, PA Vivian Boswell Springfield, MI

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Dan Burgette Tetonia, ID Bill Casto Williamsburg, VA Ray Brown Lake Forest, CA Thomas Brooks Lakeland, FL Bucky Bowles Fortson, GA

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Julie Chapman Huson, MT William Cowen Browns Mills, NJ Broderick Crawford Clayton, GA Richard Clifton Milford, DE

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Tim Donovan Lovettsville, VA Guy Crittenden Richmond, VA Michelle Decker South Africa Al Dornisch Ridgway, PA

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Lori Dunn Norwood, Ontario, Canada Beverly Ford Evans Franklin, TN Peggy Everett Meridian. GA Luke Frazier Providence, UT

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Mary Garrish Merritt Island, FL Lita Gatlin Charlotte, NC Millie Gosch College Park, GA Joe Garcia Julian, CA

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Jim Green Hermosa, SD

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Patricia Griffin East Stroudsburg, PA

Carol Heiman-Greene Orange, CA

Grant Hacking North Conway, NH

Heiner Hertling Howell, MI

Gene Hebert Houma, LA

Jennifer L. Hoffman Jackson, WY Will Hemsley Centreville, MD

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Mark Kelvin Horton Mount Pleasant, SC Julie Jeppsen Victor, MT Cole Johnson Deposit, NY Ott Jones Bozeman, MT

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Karryl Loveland, CO Mark Kelso Bargersville, IN Sue Key Birmingham, AL Jim Killen Owatonna, MN

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Blaise Lareau Sumter, SC John Lawrence Pittsburgh, PA D. Lee Lexington, KY (clockwise from above)

Ryan Kirby Boone, NC

Kevin LePrince Charleston, SC Liz Lewis Bozeman, MT

Art LaMay Palm Coast, FL Hilarie Lambert Charleston, SC David Lanier Albany, GA

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Parker McDonald Longmont, CO Kelly McNeil Brampton, ON Terry Miller Takoma Park, MD Gary Moss Cambridge, MN U

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Richard Loffler Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Karla Mann Virginia Beach, VA Chris Maynard Olympia, WA Van Keuren Marshall Summerville, SC

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Kyle Paliotto Hayden, ID Scott Penegar Charleston, SC Patricia Pepin Bromont, Quebec, Canada Lou Pasqua Pittsburgh, PA (clockwise from above)

Jerry Raedeke Nisswa, MN John Potter Red Lodge, MO Jan Perkins Watkinsville, GA Chad Poppleton Cache Valley, UT

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Vicki Robinson Mount Pleasant, SC (clockwise from above)

Vladimir Ribatchok North York, Ontario, Canada Don Rambadt Milwaukee, WI C. Ford Riley Jacksonville, FL

Julia Rogers Easton, MD Stefan Savides Klamath Falls, OR Jan Sasser Charleston, SC

Jim Rataczak Circle Pines, MN

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Wes & Rachelle Siegrist Townsend, TN Eric Tardif Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Jen Starwalt Brevard, NC Brett Smith Covington, LA

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Suzie & John Seerey-Lester Osprey, FL Sandy Scott Lander, WY Larry Seymour Piedmont, SC Kim Shaklee Brighton, CO

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Henry Von Genk Atlantic Beach, FL (clockwise from above)

Peggy Watkins Charleston, SC

John Tolmay Franklin, NC

Ronnie Wells Saludo, TX

Ezra Tucker Monument, CO

Chris Wilson Marietta, GA

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liberating A rehabilitated loggerhead sea turtle swims in his tank at the S.C. Aquarium days before his release and return to the ocean.

Read The Post and Courier for all the details about the Southeastern Wildlife Expo and for ongoing in-depth coverage of nature, conservation and wildlife issues throughout the year.

SEE AND HEAR MORE OF THE STORY AT POSTANDCOURIER.COM

Expanded coverage including articles, photo galleries and videos.

Who's Afraid by Michele Kortbawi Wilk, on view at The Vendue as part of their “Lions and Tigers and Bears” exhbition. Artist represented by Principle Gallery.

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Susan Roberts Photos Edisto Island, SC Michael Watts Photography Evans, GA Jeff Karnes Wilmington, NC Charles Bear Photography Jacksonville, FL

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Sponsored by

South Carolina Junior Duck Stamp Charleston Co. Library

Exhibit Hours Friday & Saturday, 9 am–6 pm Sunday, 2–5 pm Charleston County Library 68 Calhoun Street

ach 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.

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.

The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition continued its partnership with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for the 2017 South Carolina Junior Duck Stamp Contest, sponsored by Ducks Unlimited.

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 will compete with the winning entrants from all 50 states, the American Samoa and the Virgin Islands to become the 2017-2018 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.

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 710,000 students in South Carolina.

2016 SC Best of Show Stephanie Branton, Age 17, Oak Street Academy, Conway, SC

SEWE could not have successfully transitioned nor continued the program under its administration without the help and support of South Carolina Ducks Unlimited.

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 January 2017, more than 300 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

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1st Poster Winners: 1st Place Abigayle Morton Grade 5 Marrington Elementary 2nd Place Macy Myers Grade 5 Berkeley Intermediate

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3rd Kids for Conservation Charleston Co. Library

EWE would like to thank all of the students and teachers who participated in our 2017 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 conservationminded adults. Sponsored by SCANA, the competition is open to public, private, and home schooled students in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties. Poster, photography and poetry entries will be on display at the Main Branch of the Charleston County Library on Calhoun Street during SEWE and KFC posters will be available for purchase ($1). Also at the Library, birdhouses created by Tri-County high school students will be on exhibit during the month of February.

3rd Place Mia Stone Grade 3 Marrington Elementary

Photography Winners:

1st Place Ruby Riddle Grade 8 Sangaree Middle School 2nd Place Izzy Truman Grade 7 Laing Middle School 3rd Place Louis Fisher Grade 7 Laing Middle School

Poetry Winners: 1st Place Suzanna Feeney Grade 8 Laing Middle School 2nd Place Allison Kammer Grade 6 Laing Middle School 3rd Place Zoe Duncan Grade 7 Laing Middle School

1st Beautiful Earth By: Everson Walker Laing Middle School, 6th Grade

All the seeds and trees we planted, All the things we take for granted, And all around there would be no mirth, If we did not have the Earth. So for the puzzle is one last piece. What would we eat without plants and trees? Now that I have made my point clear, Let’s make sure the plants stay here.

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Exhibit Hours Friday & Saturday, 9 am–6 pm Sunday, 2–5 pm Charleston County Library 68 Calhoun Street

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Congratulations to the 2017 KFC Winners.

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Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley has been selected as the official wine for this year’s 2017 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition. The following Restaurants will feature the wines from Sterling Vineyards during the Southeastern Wildlife week. We highly recommend you patronizing these restaurants to enjoy their incredible cuisine and a glass of Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley.

Drawing Room at The Vendue

Crave Kitchen & Cocktails

Halls Chophouse

Napa (Mount Pleasant)

Fulton Five

Tasty Thai

Michael’s on the Alley

Basil (Mount Pleasant)

82 Queen

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Fratello’s Italian Tavern (I’on)

Embassy Suites (N. Charleston)

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Noisy Oyster (Market Street)

Closed for Business

Bray’s Island Plantation

Graze (Summerville)

60 Bull Café

Noisy Oyster (N. Charleston)

Wine & Company

Charlestowne Tobacco and Wine

The Fat Hen

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CCPRC and the Caw Caw Wilderness Tour SEWE is proud to collaborate this year with the Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission (CCPRC) and to introduce SEWE attendees to the beautiful and educational Caw Caw Interpretive Center.

Feathers and Flocks: Waterfowling in South Carolina February 15 – May 7, 2017

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hey frequent the lower parts of Rivers in Carolina” was about all Mark Catesby could say about “the little brown duck” that got away from him whilst compiling notes for his eighteenth century masterwork detailing the region’s wildlife. Of course, the bird’s speed and elusiveness came as no surprise to the countless duck hunters and birdwatchers that followed. Numerous species of ducks and other local waterfowl are central to the Lowcountry’s historical culture, their meat and feathers filling specific desires from dining tables to fashion statements, and even indigenous sacred ceremonies. These birds today still carry a certain mystique all their own, influencing artisans and artists alike with their serene demeanor and brilliant plumage. Even hunting them has become somewhat of an art form. Handcrafted decoys and calls have themselves become prized possessions, as have the elegant shotguns used in conjunction with them. The Charleston Museum, in cooperation with the 2017 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, and with generous sponsorship from the Charleston Mercury, presents Feathers and Flocks: Waterfowling in South Carolina, a collective look at the historic art and artifacts associated with local waterfowling. This exhibit will draw from a number of different categories from the Museum’s vast collections as well as a few private ones, and offer an important glimpse into the South Carolina Lowcountry’s longstanding water bird traditions.

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Feathers and Flocks Charleston Museum

Free admission for all Charleston Museum members. Non-members are $12 for adults, $5 for ages 3-12, and children 2 and under are free.

CCPRC is a 10,000 acres park system featuring day parks, beaches, fishing piers, waterparks, boat landings, a climbing wall, a challenge course, an interpretive center, an equestrian center, cottages, a campground, and a marina. The park system also offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, and more. The Caw Caw Interpretive Center, just south of Charleston, contains a variety of SC Lowcountry habitats that are known for their beauty and wildlife. This nature and history center is comprised of over 7 miles of scenic trails and boardwalks. It is considered a birding hotspot for coastal South Carolina with over 250 species of birds sited including swallow-tailed kites and bald eagles. Visitors can encounter other rare wildlife like otters, dolphins, deer, cougars and alligators. Also at the Center, are former rice fields dating from the 18th century and thousands of naturalized tea plants from a 20th century tea farm.

Combing the Caw Caw Wilderness Tour 1 pm – 4:30 pm Saturday, February 18

Join a naturalist to explore a cypress/tupelo swamp, freshwater marsh, saltwater marsh, bottomland hardwood forest, and more. Eagles, turkeys, 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 SC Lowcountry. Have your cameras ready because you will never know what you will see. TICKETS: $35 per person, ages 12 and up. Available at CharlestonCountyParks.com (under program & activities) or call 843.795.4386. (Select course # 44920). Includes pick up and drop off from Charleston Visitor Center Bus Shed.

Charleston Co. Park & Recreation Center Caw Caw Interpretive Center

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Venue Overview Charleston Place 205 Meeting Street Original Artwork: More than 100 SEWE painters, carvers 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. Special Exhibit: The Library: Original studies and art publications by SEWE artists will be on display and available for purchase throughout the weekend. These framed studies will be smaller renderings of original works that will also be available for purchase in the Fine Art Gallery at Charleston Place. Artists will be available to autograph books. Edmunds Room 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 Duet & Quartet and Live Auction: Past Featured Artists John SeereyLester and Grant Hacking will paint an original oil painting while sculptor Karryl and past Featured Sculptor, David Turner create a piece of sculpture out of clay—all to the background of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra Quartet. Live auction to follow. Saturday, 2 pm | Live Auction to follow | Fine Art Gallery & Grand Hall High-end Giclées: High-end giclées by a variety of SEWE artists will be available. Drayton & Colleton Rooms

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Chris Maynard Featherfolio Exhibit: Carver Chris Maynard joins SEWE again with his intricate and fascinating feather carvings. Grand Hall 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 Viewing Hours Thursday, 1-5 pm | Friday & Saturday, 9-10 am VIP Preview Gala & Auction Thursday, 7 pm | Fine Art Gallery & Grand Hall VIP Lounge: VIP packages are available for pick up here beginning at noon 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 Tickets / SEWE Souvenirs: A wide variety of Southeastern Wildlife Exposition items, including t-shirts, caps, 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

Gaillard Center 95 Calhoun Street Craftsman and Artisans: This superior performance hall and event space will house outstanding local, regional and national artisans including handcrafted furniture, leather goods, woodworks, outfitters, and knife makers. Jeff Corwin: Television personality, author, and conservationist, Jeff Corwin joins us to entertain and delight SEWE attendees with live animals at the Gaillard Center. Friday, 3 pm | Saturday, 1 pm

venue overview 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, 11 am | Saturday, 3:30 pm | Sunday, 11 am

Audubon The Film: The story of John James Audubon’s adventure across America as he pursued his dream of painting life-size images of all of the bird species of America. Friday, 1 pm | Saturday, 11 am VIP Lounge: Beverages and light snacks will be available to Benefactors and Corporate Partners during show hours. Beer and wine only. Nature and Wildlife Photography Exhibit Wildlife Gifts & Collectibles Knife Makers Furnishings Tickets / SEWE Souvenirs

Brittlebank Park 181 Lockwood Boulevard The Inaugural Lowcountry Social: Dust off your boots for this brand-new event! Enjoy BBQ from world-renowned pit masters Sam Jones of Sam Jones BBQ and Aaron Siegel of Home Team BBQ, bluegrass music by the fire with the Bluestone Ramblers, and an open bar under the stars at Brittlebank Park. Come together with friends to celebrate the best of the South. Each attendee will receive a YETI® Rambler Lowball, and be entered to win prizes throughout the evening. By ticket only. Hosted by YETI® and Williams Knife Co., Saturday 7:30-10:30 Two Tank DockDogs® Competitions: Once again, SEWE will host the only two tank DockDogs® event east of the Mississippi. 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 4 pm on Sunday. Friday & Saturday, 10 am-5:30 pm | Sunday, 10 am-4 pm Retriever Demonstrations: Dogs of various breeds and ages put on demonstrations of retrieving skills. Friday & Saturday, 12 pm and 4 pm | Sunday, 11 am and 3 pm Sporting Village: Nearly 50 vendors and exhibitors, including hunting, fishing and safari guides, and outdoor outfitters. Charleston Angler Tent: Throughout the weekend, Charleston Angler will have professionals on-hand to show the latest in fishing gear and to help hone your fly and knot tying skills. See schedule for Charleston Angler demonstration and seminar times. Children’s Activities: Brittlebank Park will house an expanded kid’s activities section including pony and camel rides and exotic petting zoo, a Spider Jump and other fun and educational activities and programs for kids of all ages. Live Music: Enjoy great bluegrass music by the Bluestone Ramblers throughout the weekend. Local Food Vendors Tickets / SEWE Souvenirs

Charleston Marriott 170 Lockwood Boulevard Decoy Auction by Guyette & Deeter: An investment quality decoy auction held by Guyette & Deeter, Inc., offering over 250 investment quality decoys and sporting art without reserve ranging from $200 to over $25,000. The auction will consist of mostly Atlantic Coast decoys including examples by Elmer Crowell, the Ward Brothers, Ned Burgess, and many other carvers. Auction preview on Friday, 3-5 pm & Saturday, 10 am-12 pm | Auction Saturday, 12-5 pm | Emerald Ballroom

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venue Overview Decoys: A number of the most respected dealers of antique and working decoys will be exhibiting. Emerald Ballroom Fine Sporting Arms: A wide array of fine sporting arms by various manufacturers and dealers will be on display and available for purchase.

Ducks Unlimited Tent Garden & Gun Tent

Marion Square

The Local Palate Tent

Calhoun Street, between Meeting & King

Edisto Island Serpentarium: Educational and exciting displays of reptiles both native to the region and from around the world.

Center for Birds of Prey Demos: Presented by BP America, see incredible flight demos while learning about the important role raptors, such as falcons, eagles and hawks, play in our ecosystem. Friday, 11 am and 3 pm | Saturday, 10:30 am and 1:30 pm | Sunday, 1 pm Orianne Society Presentations: Learn why and how The Orianne Society promotes the conservation of reptiles, amphibians and game species (such as quail, turkey and deer) in this informative presentation with the Eastern Indigo Snake, Gopher Tortoise, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake and more. Friday, 1 pm | Saturday, 3 pm | Sunday, 3 pm 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: Watch more than a dozen of the Lowcountry’s greatest chefs demonstrate how to make some of their favorite recipes with SC grown and produced ingredients. Plus, sample products from the producers, processors

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with local waterfowling. Drawing from a number of different categories from the Museum’s vast collections as well as a few private ones, it will offer an important glimpse into the South Carolina Lowcountry’s longstanding water bird traditions. No additional entry fee. February 15 – May 7, 2017 | Presented by the Charleston Museum and sponsored by the Charleston Mercury

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Charleston Visitor Center 375 Meeting Street

Live Music: The Moonshiners will entertain SEWE-goers with bluegrass music all weekend.

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 p.m.

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Coppersmith Pointe Waverly, GA coppersmithpointe.com

Hook & Gaff Watch Company West Columbia, SC hookandgaff.com

Cumming Knives Cedar Crest, NM Cummingknives.com

Hook N Hide Mt. Pleasant, SC hooknhide.com

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Hugh Norman Carver St. Helens Island, SC

Dixie Heartpine, Inc. Prosperity, SC dixieheartpine.com Elsmore’s Custom Knives Simpsonville, SC Encore Architectural Salvage Co. Charleston, SC Encoresalvage.com Equine Impressions Inc. Baltimore, MD

Jeffrey Karnes Photography Wilmington, NC Jeffreykarnes.com Johnson Knives Edgefield, SC Jonathan Green Collection Daniel Island, SC Jonathangreencollection.com Just Watch Me Charleston, SC justwatchmejewelry.com

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Sea Island Forge St. Simons Island, GA seaislandforge.com

Landrum Tables Charleston, SC landrumtables.com

Smith Handcrafted Knives Taylors, SC smithhandcraftedknives.com

Lynn Carlisle Raleigh, NC lynncarlisle.com

Son of Slovenian Baton Rouge, LA

Malvern Saddlery Malvern, PA malvernsaddlery.com Manley Knives Central, SC

South Carolina Duck Stamp Columbia, SC Spring Bank Sporting Club at Barnsley Resort Adairsville, GA

BRITTLEBANK PARK & SPORTING VILLAGE

Bost Tune Up & Argo ATV Sales, LLC Rockwell, NC atvargo.com

Aeolian Hill St. Matthews, SC Aeolianhill.com

Boykin Spaniel Society Retriever Demonstrations Blythewood, SC boykinspaniel.org

AgSouth Farm Credit Statesboro, GA Agsouthfc.com

Bray’s Island Plantation Sheldon, SC braysisland.com

American Forest Management Charlotte, NC Afmlandsales.com

Carolina Chemical Equipment Company North Charleston, SC Carolinachemequipment.com

Annie’s Concessions Walterboro, SC

Carolina Kettles Walterboro, SC carolinakettles.com

Michael Watts Photography Evans, GA

Surcee Jewelry Charleston, SC surceejewelry.com

New World Cartography Green Pond, SC Newworldcartography.com

Susan Roberts Photos Edisto Island, SC susanrobertsphotos.com

Baker Motor Company Charleston, SC bakermotorcompany.com

The Caterer Charleston, SC

North Haven Resort Pewaukee, WI northhavenresort.com

Sutton Custom Knives New Bern, NC suttoncustomknives.com

Ball and Buck Boston, MA Ballandbuck.com

Charleston Angler Charleston, SC thecharlestonangler.com

Norton and Hodges Charleston, SC nortonandhodges.com

The Charleston Oyster Tie Company Johns Island, SC charlestonoystertie.com

BBD Ranch Hamilton, OH bbdranch.com

Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina Charleston, SC charlestonharborresort.com

Original Lowcountry Trough Sullivan’s Island, SC Lowcountrytrough.com Page Custom Knives Aiken, SC pagecustomknives.com Plantation Candle Company Charleston, SC Plantationcandlecompany.com

Reserve Belt Company Stone Lake, WI reservebelt.com Robinson Ex Files Knives Arden, NC Ron Stepp Knives Travelers Rest, SC Ronsteppknives.com

The Cultured Pearl of Charleston Charleston, SC

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The Sporting Gent Charlotte, NC thesportinggent.com Traveller Trading Company Concord, NC travellertradingco.com W.C Russell Moccasin Co. Berlin, WI Russellmoccasin.com Waldroup Woodworks Hayesville, NC Waldroupwoodworks.com

Scarlett’s Horse Rock Hill, SC

Weatherford Knife Company Galivants Ferry, SC Weatherfordknifeco.com

Scrimshaw by Sandra Brady Monclova, OH Sandrabradyart.com

Woody Handmade Knives Travelers Rest, SC woodyhandmade.com

Scruggs Woodworks Elliston, VA

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Big Game Big Country Lexington, KY Biggamebigcountry.com Big Kat Buggy Statesboro, GA Bigkatbuggy.com Big Lake Duck Calls Elloree, SC biglakeduckcalls.com Bird Buggy Inc. Leesburg, GA Birdbuggy.com

Charleston Magazine Charleston, SC Charlestonmag.com Compass South Land Sales Walterboro, SC compasssouthlandsales.com Covey Rise Magazine Alexander City, AL coveyrisemagazine.com

Edisto River Outfitters North, SC odomforge.com

Martin Enterprises/Sweet Thing Concession Pinebluff, NC

Fernando Saiz – Spain Alcobendas Madrid, Spain Fernandosaizspain.com

Maui Jim Lahaina, Hawaii Mauijim.com

Finstalker Charleston, SC finstalker.net

Mike’s Peanuts/M + C Catering Summerville, SC

Fowl Addicts Waterfowl, LLC Denver, NC fowladdictswaterfowl.com

National Land Realty, LLC Greenville, SC nationalland.com

Grand Slam Turkey Calls Reidsville, NC grandslamturkeycalls.com

National Wild Turkey Federation, Swamp Fox Chapter Moncks Corner, SC nwtf.org

Gray’s Sporting Journal Augusta, GA grayssportingjournal.com Greek Boys Wrightsville Beach, NC

Nutramax Laboratories Veternary Sciences, Inc. Lancaster, SC Cosequin.com

Hamby Events & Catering Charleston, SC hambycatering.com

OC Outfitters Cordoba, Argentina Ocoutfitters.com

Heartland Hunting Consultants Flint, WI

Over Under Clothing Jacksonville, FL overunderclothing.com

Heartlandhuntingconsultants.com

Heaven’s Trail Charlotte, NC Htoutdoor.com Home Team BBQ Charleston, SC Hometeambbq.com Humble Boatworks Florence, SC Humbleboatworks.com

Palmetto Gun Dogs Rembert, SC palmettogundogs.com Palmetto Shooting Complex Aiken, SC Nwtf.org/psc Pampa High Adventures S.A. Argentina Pampaadventures.com

DeCamo Sport Jackets Burlington, NC Decamosportjackets.com

Hutto Wood Products St. Matthews, SC

The Post and Courier Charleston, SC Postandcourier.com

DockDogs® Medina, OH dockdogs.com

John Tanner Calls Hemingway, SC johntannercalls.com

Ralph H. Jensen Game Calls Wilmington, NC rhjensengamecalls.com

Blanchard Equipment Waynesboro, GA blanchardequipment.com

Dough Bowls by Van Johnsonville, SC

Jon Kohler & Associates Thomasville, GA JonKohler.com

Blue Stone Ramblers Charleston, SC thebluestoneramblers.com

Dubarry of Ireland Nottingham, PA dubarry.us

Ranchland Outfitters Alberta, Canada Ranchlandoutfitters.com

Kalahari Hunting Safaris Inman, SC kalaharihuntingsafaris.net

Born Again Heartwoods Hollywood, SC Bornagainheartwood.com

Duck Creek Outfitters Sisters, OR Duckcreekoutfitters.com

Rockin A Ranch Midland, NC Rockinaranchpettingzoo.com

Kirk McCullough Enterprises Herber Springs, AR Cutdownduckcalls.com

Rumor Has It Morehead City, NC

Black Dog Outfitters Alberta, Canada Blackdogoutfittersalberta.com

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The South Carolina Bobwhite Initiative Spartanburg, SC Scbobwhites.org TideLine Outfitters Matthews, NC tidelineoutfitters.com Tom Smith Safaris Charlotte, NC Ukoalabag Inc. Smyrna, GA Ukoalabag.com

Ducks Unlimited Charleston, SC Ducks.org/south-carolina

Carolina Coonhound Rescue Charleston, SC Carolinacoonhoundrescue.com

Edisto Island Serpentarium Edisto Island, SC Edistoserpentarium.com

The Center for Birds of Prey Awendaw, SC Thecenterforbirdsofprey.org

EZ Hang Chairs Bluffton, SC ezhangchairs.com

Valhalla Lodge Flint, MI Valhallalodgemi.com

Charleston Community Bee Gardens Summerville, SC

Fire Kettles Orangeburg, SC firekettles.com

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Charleston Soil & Water Conservation District North Charleston, SC

Food for the Southern Soul Charleston, SC foodforthesouthernsoul.com

Webfoot Retrievers Holly Hill, SC webfootretrievers.com Williams Knife Co. Fountain Inn, SC williamsknife.com YETI Yeti.com

Audubon South Carolina Beidler Forest Audubon Center Harleyville, SC Sc.audubon.org

Sparrow & Kennedy Moncks Corner, SC sparrowkennedy.com

Baker Motor Company Charleston, SC bakermotorcompany.com

Sporting Classics Magazine Columbia, SC sportingclassics.com

Blackwell Mill Johnsonville, SC

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Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge Awendaw, SC Fws.gov/refuge/cape_romain

Upland and Downstream Columbus, OH Uplandanddownstream.com

Southern Wildlife Company Goldsboro, NC souwild.com

The Caterer Charleston, SC

Dough Bowls by Van Johnsonville, SC doughbowlsbyvan.com

English Springer Spaniel Rescue Mt. Pleasant, SC

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Taxidermy by Dourlain Clio, MI Dourlain.com

Cabin Fever Trading Company Harrison, AR Thecabinfeverstore.com

Caroline’s Cakes Spartanburg, SC

South Parana Outfitters Ware Neck, VA southparanaoutfitters.com

T&T’s Original Kettle Korn Charleston, SC

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Boone Hall Farms Mt. Pleasant, SC Boykin Spaniel Rescue Hollywood, SC boykinspanielrescue.org Bulls Bay Saltworks McClellanville, SC

charlestonconservationdistrict.com

Charleston Specialty Foods Charleston, SC Charleston Spice Company James Island, SC Charleston Waterkeeper Charleston, SC Charlestonwaterkeeper.org Clemson’s Youth Learning Institute Pickens, SC Ylicamps.com Coastal Expeditions, Inc. Mt. Pleasant, SC coastalexpeditions.com Crescent Moon Children Charleston, SC Crescentmoonchildren.com Crew La La Charleston, SC Crewlala.com Defenders of Wildlife Charlottle, NC defenders.org DeLoach Meat Company Varnville, SC Doc Crombie’s Bootleg BBQ Sauces Mt. Pleasant, SC

Freemans BBQ Sauce Co., LLC Denmark, SC Garden & Gun Charleston, SC gardenandgun.com Gillespie’s Peanuts Hartsville, SC Granna’s Gourmet Charleston, SC Grateful Golden Rescue of the Lowcountry Myrtle Beach, SC Ggrlc.org

Hyman Vineyards Conway, SC The Island Fudge Shoppe Hilton Head, SC

Palmetto Conservation Foundation Columbia, SC palmettoconservation.org

Jenks Inc. Realty- Land & Timber Greenville, SC Jirland.com

PalmettoPride Columbia, SC Palmettopride.com

Local Palate Charleston, SC Thelocalpalate.com Lord Berkley Conservation Tent Monks Corner, SC Lordberkley.org Lowcountry Creamery Bowman, SC Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network North Charleston, SC Lowcountry Olive Oil Charleston, SC Lowcountry Shuckers Ladson, SC lowcountryshuckers.com

Porzio’s Pizza & Pasta Sauce Charleston, SC R and B Manufacturing Lexington, SC Rest Park Farm / Pinckney’s Produce Seabrook, SC Rollin’ South Kitchen Charleston, SC Sallie’s Greatest Cameron, SC Savor the Flavor Sumter, SC

Maui Jim Lahaina, Hawaii Mauijim.com

SCDNR Columbia, SC Dnr.sc.gov/education/tomo

McCall Farms Effingham, SC

SCDNR Aquatic Education Columbia, SC dnr.sc.gov/aquaticed

Metal Art Signs Andrews, SC Mining Association of SC Chapin, SC Scmines.com

Greyhound Pets of America – Charleston Charleston, SC Adoptcharlestongreys.org

Moonshiners Charleston, SC

Hamby Catering & Events Charleston, SC hambycatering.com

ountpleasantmagazine.com

Hobcaw Barony Georgetown, SC Hobcawbarony.org

Pets for Vets of Charleston, Inc. Mt. Pleasant, SC Petsforvets.com

Mt. Pleasant Magazine Mt. Pleasant, SC O & O Hooch Sullivan’s Island, SC Olinda Olives and Olive Oil Charleston, SC

Homegrown Cotton, LLC Kingstree, SC

Oliver Pluff & Company Charleston, SC

Horry Georgetown Technical College Georgetown, SC Hgtc.edu

The Orianne Society Athens, GA Oriannesociety.org

SCDNR Aquatic Nuisance West Columbia, SC dnr.sc.gov/water/envaff/aquatic/index

SCDNR Marine Resources Charleston, SC dnr.sc.gov Scout Boats Summerville, SC scoutboats.com Shades of Charleston Mt. Pleasant, SC Shadesofcharleston.com Sittin’ Easy Inc. Eagle Springs, NC Sittineasy.com Smoky Mountain Bow Knife Attalla, AL Soundview Millworks Darien, CT Soundviewmillworks.com

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Guyette and Deeter St. Michaels, MD guyetteanddeeter.com

South Carolina Nature-Based Tourism Association Aiken, SC scnatureadventures.com

American Sporting Classics Mt. Pleasant, SC americansportingclassics.com

John Collier Decoys Severna Park, MD pottercoy.com

Ben Heinemann Carving Tree Durham, NC benheinemann.com

OldGunninDecoys.com Dagscoro, DE oldgunningdecoys.com

Carolina Decoys Grimesland, NC carolinadecoys.com

Palmetto State Armory Mt. Pleasant, SC Palmettostatearmory.com

Casey A Decoys Newport, NC Caseyadecoys.com

Robert L. Burger Mt. Vernon, OH

South Carolina Paddlesport Industry Association Charleston, SC Paddlesouthcarolina.org South Carolina Shorebird Project Charleston, SC dnr.sc.gov South Carolina Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer’s Association (SCWLEOA) Columbia, SC scwleoa.com U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services Charleston, SC Fws.gov/Charleston Verizon Verizonwireless.com

Collectable Old Decoys Seabrook, SC Decoy Magazine Lewes, DE decoymag.com

Ron Zelnick Decoys & Calls Altamonte Springs, FL T. Kuca Decoys Fredericksburg, VA

Down Point Decoys Ocracoke, NC

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2017 VIP Listings AMBASSADOR AT&T Berkeley County Economic Development Peter R. & Cynthia K. Kellogg Nancy G. Snowden Spirit Communications Sterling Vineyards Steven Michael Watkins PLATINUM BenefactoR Bank of America BNC Bank CresCom Bank Todd & Lorena Emerson First Citizens Bank William W. Jones Jane Lyon Don Meyer Cindy Mixson SC Ports Authority GOLD Benefactor Tommy B. Baker John & Vicky Beach George J. F. Bullwinkel, Jr. Harry J. Butler, Jr. Lance & Lisa Campbell Senator Paul G. Campbell Carbone Family Mike & Betsy Carroll Brian Celek – Celek & Celek Construction Inc. Charleston Leaders The Charleston Market, LLC Elliott S. Close Sam Crane Gary & Carolyn Dietrich Jim & Carolyn Egan John & Kristen Evans Excel Apparatus Services Inc. Mark C. Fava Mr. & Mrs. John F. Fleming, Jr. Ronnie M. Givens Bill A. Hall Helen T. Hill Marshall Hobson Leonard L. Hutchison, III Richard Jackson Kevin & Shelley Johnson William W. Jones Bill & Shireen Kirk Legacy Water Group The Lini Twins Rusty & Jewel McClam Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Meredith III Monfils Family David L. Morgan MSI-VIKING GAGE Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry Old Trolley Dental Associates Summerville Parker Poe Jack & Cindy Plating Joe & Lisa Rice Neil C. Robinson, Jr. Andy & Cheryl Savage Kenneth T. Seeger

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Earl Smalley III - Celek & Celek Construction Inc. John & Ferol Stroud O.L. Thompson, III “Time Want Let Me” - Friends John F. Walters, M.D. Matt & Beth Yaun

SILVER Benefactor Charlie & Ann Ailstock James E. Beasley Celek & Celek Construction Inc. Paul Clark Skip & Heather Condon Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Condon Sam Crane Bo & Teresa Davis Madison Elliott Mark & Sherry Ensley Manly & Jan Eubank Larry & Diana Foster Ray & Nancy Hardwick Hubbard Davis CPAs, LLP Kevin & Shelley Johnson Brent & Deborah Jonas Greg & Shelley Keith Michael & Callie Lalich Michael & Philline Lawrence Kathryn Messenger Chalmers Mikell Mercedes Misinco Kelly Moran Laurens Nicholson Vincent Northcutt Cy & Nicole Nunnally – Fair Weather Farms Sylvia Pflum Scott & Michaele Plyler David & Gerri Prescott John & Katie Rama William & Kali Render Shufy & Kay Rowe Southeastern Polymers Inc. Skip & Judy Strickland Wayne Turbeville The Vesper Company Caroline Wooten Anita G. Zucker BRONZE Benefactor Mr. Hugh C. Allston IV Mr. & Mrs. Sam Belcher Rob & Shannon Bennett – Coastal Angler Elliott Botzis David & Lauren Bradley Darden & Sherri Brady Adrian & Nicole Cain Allen Traylor & Yvonne Caruso Charleston Elite Properties Mrs. Jane Hageman Cobb Michael Cochran Gina Cogswell Joe M. Commander IV Dr. & Mrs. William R. Craig III DeCamo Sport Jacket James P. de Luca Tim Duvall Bruce & Ginger Dyer

Brian Elmer & Darlene Evans Scott & Dottie Farfone Jan & Christa Geib Grand Ideas, Inc. John Greene & Boyce Davis Pete & Linda Hall Wes & Alex Halters Tom B. Hancher, MD Mr. John I. Henderson Russell Holliday & Hal Cottingham Mr. Brian Hodges Mr. & Mrs. James R. Hollingsworth Rick & Sandra Hope Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Howell, IV Chuck & Melanie Hudson Eli & Phyllis Huffman Mr. & Mrs. John Robert Jackson Alan & Debra Jenkins Bob & Pat Jordan Frank & Beth Kiker Skip & Sharon Laney Frank Liberstein Maddray Clan Mr. & Mrs. Michael G. McShane Craig & Mary Alice Miller Mrs. Elizabeth H. Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Robert Moody Corey B. Reaves & Kelley K. Moore Keith Parker Parker Poe Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Powell, III Dr. & Mrs. Shannon Pye Patrick Ryan Mr. D. Ellis Roberts The Seymore Family SLS Consulting, LLC Nathan & DoraLee Smith Paul & Nancy Smith Mr. & Mrs. W. L. Snow Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Souers Andy & Lauri Stevenson Carter & Sally Stockton Nora & John Storm Sutherland Constructors, Inc. Scott & Elaine Taylor Roger & Susan Thrun Jonathan Tibbs & Meredith Siemens Vallambrosa Plantation David Williamson Mr. & Mrs. H. Allen Wooten Brian Yarborough

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Larry & Le Akers Ken & Katya Altman Andy & Renee Anderson Ron & Wylene Bailey Travis & Rebecca Bailey Phillip & Jennie Barker Mr. & Mrs. Ray Barrineau Bobby & Sallie Batchelor Bob & Teri Beard Stuart & Carolyn Bell Larry & Kim Blankenship Walter & Jane Ann Blessey Boozer Brother Rental Tommy & Beth Brannon Gerry & Sandy Brossard Eric & Roni Burn Ret. Colonel & Mrs. Jon Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Jesse S. Capel

Steve & Karen Carron Bob & Sally Caswell Charlie & Deane Chase Jay & Ellen Cheesborough ChemTreat City of Rock Hill Ryan Clary Jay & Susan Compton Concorde, LLC Cooke Capital Dr. Louie Costa Todd Crosby, Broker, American Forest Management Mark & Travea Cutts Dr. & Mrs. C. Scott Davenport, DDS Kurt & Michelle Dismukes Drummond Communications Group Tom & Meri DuPre Mr. & Mrs. John F. Fleming, Jr. Patrick Flume & Michelle Macias Alan & Laura Foster Frank & Linda Foster John B. Galvin Jim & Marty Garges Jeremy & Christine Gray – ReeLawn Care & Maintenance Joseph Griffith, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Grooms Curt Gwinn Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Harper Bobby & Cathy Harrell Gerold Harris Hank & Ellen Harrison Mr. & Mrs. Richard T. Hawk Owen & Jan Henning Al & Nancy Hitchcock Gary & Linda Hobbs Holland Eye Center A.B. Holling Construction Inc. Wayne & Sherry Holloman Seth & Joyce Hopkins Katalyst Network Group Martha Horner & Judy Knight Ken & Martha Howard David & Tudi Jackson Trace & Debbie Jackson Jani-King of Greenville/Spartanburg Al Johnson Louis & Susan Kaufman Jerry & Brenda Lathan Mr. & Mrs. James Bronson LeCroy, Jr Mr. & Mrs. John R. Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Ray Longerbeam Bill & Lainey Lortz LowCountry Women’s Specialists H. Dean & Rebecca Mann David Manzi Barry & Monique Martin Rob Henson & Jennifer Martin Reba M. Martin Alta Mae Marvin Tommy & Christine McGee Scott & Dianne McKenzie Raymond Metzger Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Miller Cecil & Nancy Mills Bobby & Linda Mims Phillip & Jennifer Moye T & J Naumann Nedco Management William Nicholson Mr. & Mrs. Frank W. Norvell Dr. & Mrs. Terrence O’Brien Tim Odum Brian O’Haver & Merritt Atkins Dr. & Mrs. Walker T. Pendarvis, DMD, MHS Renee M. Peters David W. Pierce III Complete listing at the time of printing.

Craig & Kay Phillips Scott Plumb Kenneth Raedeke Chris Randolph Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Riccitello David & Lisa Riley Margaret Anne Robinson Mr. & Mrs. James M. Rovito Gary & Kathryn Rupp Sandlapper Cleaning David M. Savard Mr. & Mrs. Jack Seabrooke Tate Seabrook Ben & Rebecca Seegars John & Sarah Seegars Michael & Amanda Shaffer A.C. & Melissa Smid George Snell Randy & Bonnie Snow Mr. & Mrs. John E. Stephens Mr. & Mrs. Fred “Cab” Stitt George Stoudenmire Brandi Strickland Suesser Electric LLC – John Suesser Tom & Judy Swanson Al & Kay Thomas Al & Jaye Tillman Timmons Contracting, Inc. Joe & Kathy Tronco Tupper Builders, Inc. James W. & Alec Turner Phillip & Sylvia Van Hoy Vulcan Materials Tim & Shirley Waldrop Doug Warner Bobby & Sara Warrick Elaine Washburn Jeff & Elizabeth Watkins Brian & Lesa Watts Janet Watts Mr. & Mrs. John Wehner Mary Whyte Johnny & Kaki Williamson Charles & Marti Willis Gardiner & Elizabeth Willis Ed & Sharon Wilson Sam & Sally Wimberly Wingshot Design Darrin Bowman Witt Mr. & Mrs. H. Allen Wooten Will & Kristin Wooten Mr. & Mrs. Freddie York

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Bill & Kathy Anderson Todd & Carrie Andrews Doug & Christy Barnes Walter & Barbara Bartynski Bradford Benggio Mark & Mary Block Mr. William Bowles & Ms. Cynthia Kee Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Bruns John & Jennifer Bumpious Robert & Melissa Burke JoAnn Burkholder Loy Cashion Phil & Angie Clarke Keith & Dr. Nancy Collins Schuyler “Sky” & Mary Conklin Ron Core & Sue Frye Kim Craig Dr. & Mrs. Brian Crenshaw Odell & Tiffany Dalton John Daniels Construction Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Darr Robert Lee Davis, Jr.

RR Davis DeBellis Tom Dew Jean K. Dilworth Jeff & Dianne Dinger Dunny & Carolyn Dunlap Mr. & Mrs. G. Wayne Eastham Jerry Erar Gary & Sue Fassett Luke & Erin Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Francis T. Foley Sara H. Forbes From the Middle Pottery Carroll & Christiane Gathright Pam Getting Dexter & Sevanne Gillam Marianne Griffith John & Shelley Guiseppi Eric Hamberger Mr. & Mrs. L. Hayes Mr. & Mrs. Jerry A. Helton John Hickey Alan & Rosemary Hinkle David & Mary Ruth Horn Terry & Sharon Hundley Leland & Janie Jackson Col. & Mrs. Robert James Hanneke Jevons Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Jones Karl & Holley LaGrone Peter & Lynette Leventis Don & Dee Love Bill & Ernie Lowrie Glenn Luedke Dennis & Lea Mangum Hal & Sis Marshall Dr. Samuel J. Marsh Grover & Jessica Maxwell Billy McNulty Gary & Sue Meader William Metcalfe Mr. William M. Wilkinson & Ms. Peggy Miller Grant Murray Mr. & Mrs. Brad Nannen Mr. & Mrs. Wyck Newberry Mr. & Mrs. T. Gregg Parker John & Ann Elise Phillips Robert Pickett PMO/CAW Jon & Jeanette Rogers Keith & Kay Roland Paul & Tena Ruby Rupp Designs Andy Satterfield Aubrey Sharpton III Jessica Smith Kirk & Carol Snyder Scott & Michele Spence Dick & Judy Sphon Samuel & Sunny Steinberg Stevenson Family Stockhaven Nursery, LLC Jake Stowers, LLC Mrs. Jacqueline N. Swain Rev. Dr. & Mrs. James W. Taylor, Jr. Robert Taylor James & Joyce Van Ells Mr. & Mrs. B. K. Watkins Jeff & Sue Weinman Wells Family Dentistry Amanda Williams Bruce & Cathy Williams Jim & Kathy Williams Kim & Carol Williams Peter & Sarah Williams Gary & Sheryl Wright

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Gu y et te & De ete r, Inc . Est. 1984 — Over $170,000,000 in sales G uar anteed Catalog Descriptions The Leading and Most Trusted Decoy Auction Firm in the World

Black bellied plover by Elmer Crowell, $830,000

World record price for a decoy established in January 2007 when Guyette & Deeter with Christie’s sold this Lothrop Holmes merganser hen for $856,000

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February 18, 2017 Decoy Auction

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Preview: Feb. 17 3:00-5:00 and Feb. 18 10:00-12:00 | Auction: Feb. 18 12:00 Charleston Marriott | 170 Lockwood Boulevard Unreserved Auction | Guaranteed Catalog Descriptions Exceptional pinch breasted pintail drake by the Ward Brothers

Ruddy duck by Alvirah Wright

One of a kind yellowlegs with turned head by John Dilley

Call Gary or Jon to discuss decoy collecting or to order your catalog for this upcoming auction. Gary Guyette at 410-745-0485 Jon Deeter at 440-610-1768 Or decoys@guyetteanddeeter.com jdeeter@guyetteanddeeter.com

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The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition has been embracing art and the sporting life for 35 years. As a time tested tradition for art collectors, wildlife enthusiasts and generations of loyal attendees, SEWE honors the beauty of both wildlife and nature. Join us for another anticipated edition, where we'll gather the best in show - from world-renowned artists, sculptors and exhibitors to wildly popular entertainers and animal experts. Celebrate the art of tradition this weekend and welcome SEWE's heritage into your home.