SEWE 2026 Directory

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Wild Now. Wild Forever.

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375 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29403

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4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway Johns Island, SC 29455

North Charleston Visitor Center

4975-B Centre Point Drive North Charleston, SC 29418

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99 Harry M. Hallman, Jr. Boulevard Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

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1004 Old Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461

Scan for the digital version of the Official Charleston Area Visitors Guide.

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For 44 years, Charleston has hosted one of the most beloved events in the Southeast.

SEWE is a celebration of the great outdoors through fine art, live entertainment and special events. It is where artists, conservationists, collectors, craftsmen and sporting enthusiasts come together to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and connect through a shared passion for wildlife.

FEATURED ARTIST

Henry Von Genk III 300 + EXHIBITORS 90 + EVENTS 5 VENUES 80 + ARTISTS 3

Welcome TO SEWE 2026 Dear Friends of SEWE, On behalf of the staff and Board of Directors, welcome to Charleston and the 44th annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition as our city once again comes to life for a threeday celebration of wildlife art and the sporting life.

Our staff has spent the year preparing new and memorable experiences for you, while also bringing back the SEWE traditions we all know and love. Planning for 40,000 guests to descend upon Charleston is a rewarding challenge and one we take seriously. The impact you make on our artists, exhibitors, and the City of Charleston cannot be overstated. You are the reason we are still here after 44 years. Each year, SEWE produces stories of new friendships and connections that lead to great things. We can’t wait to hear yours.

SEWE has so much to offer, and we hope you will take the full weekend to explore each site and celebrate the hundreds of artists and exhibitors joining us from across the country. Our 2026 Featured Artist, Henry Von Genk III, created an iconic Lowcountry piece, Charleston

Splendor, which must be seen in person to be fully appreciated.

We thank our artists and exhibitors for often traveling great distances and working alongside staff to create our five primary exhibit sites. We are also thankful for our many conservation partners who help us keep this weekend and the natural places we love Wild Now, and Wild Forever.

As always, we thank our Corporate Partners, participants in the SEWE VIP Program, and all who work to secure both public and private support. This incredible weekend is possible because of you.

Have a wonderful time in Charleston, and thank you for your continued support of the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition.

With Gratitude,

John G. Powell

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Welcome

FROM MAYOR COGSWELL

Welcome to SEWE 2026!

This is always a wonderful time of year in Charleston. After the bustle of the holiday season and before our springtime activities begin to ramp up, the city dives into another unforgettable Southeastern Wildlife Exposition.

As a SEWE regular myself, I’m always excited to watch the Center for Birds of Prey demonstrations, cheer on the Dock Dogs, and explore the incredible art displayed across the city. As we head into the 44th annual showcase, I’m especially looking forward to some of the new offerings—like the live art series, the expanded Sporting Showroom, and the work of this year’s Featured Artist, Henry Von Genk III.

SEWE continues to blend wildlife art, conservation, and outdoor heritage into an event that feels uniquely Charleston. With incredible demonstrations, thoughtful educational moments, and a community of artists and conservationists who bring so much passion to their craft, it remains one of the most anticipated and meaningful weekends of the year.

I am so grateful to be able to attend such a wonderful, thoughtful, and inspiring event each year, and I hope you’ll join in making SEWE 2026 another memorable celebration of wildlife, art, and community.

Onward & Upward,

William S. Cogswell, Jr. | Mayor, City of Charleston

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SOUTHEASTERN WILDLIFE EXPOSITION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SEWE TEAM

George J.F. Bullwinkel, III Chairman Thomas A. Hall Vice Chairman Leonard L. Hutchison, III Treasurer Dr. John F. Walters Secretary Tommy B. Baker George J. Bullwinkel, Jr. Sen. Paul G. Campbell Stephen L. Davis Mark C. Fava Ronnie M. Givens Helen T. Hill Richard Jackson Neil C. Robinson, Jr. Kenneth T. Seeger O.L. Thompson, III Claudius E. Watts, IV

John Powell President & CEO Julia Baker Art Director & Gallery by SEWE Curator Gabby Herrera Exhibits Director Mary Frances Page VIP Coordinator Mary Roberts Communications Director Hannah Shannon Special Events & Education Director Meagan Trotta Marketing & Sales Director Parker Walters Logistics & Special Projects Coordinator Arielle Alpino, Jada Davis & Megan Reineke Obviouslee Marketing

MEMBERS EMERITI Bill Hall Deceased Jack Hanna Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry James A. Huggins

EXHIBIT MANAGERS Bart Burford Show Accounting Leslie Burford Fine Art Gallery Corey Grooms Gaillard Center Barry McKenzie Brittlebank Park Dennis Taylor Marion Square Bobby Wylie, Kyle Wylie The Charleston Place Haston Yarborough Charleston Marriott Southeastern Wildlife Exposition P.O. Box 20635 Charleston, SC 29413 (843) 723-1748 | fax (843) 723-4729 sewe.com | sewe@sewe.com

All information is accurate at the time of printing.

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OFFICIAL VIDEOGRAPHER MadLad Films

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER Reese Moore Photography

Dark Water, For the Adventurous Spirit You explore. You discover. You see things others miss.

Take that spirit indoors.

Dive into a performance overflowing with intensity, emotion, and stunning physicality. No prior knowledge of dance required, just curiosity.

Charleston Gaillard Center and Charleston Symphony Present

DARK WATER

BY COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET Composed by Edward Hart | Choreographed by Dwight Rhoden

March 6 & 7 | 7:30pm Charleston Gaillard Center This program is supported in part by the Wayne & Alicia Gregory Family Foundation and the supporters of the Charleston Gaillard Center’s Dance Initiative.

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SEWE 2026 TICKET SPONSOR

Gold Partners

Silver Partners

Corporate Partners

Bronze Partners

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Seven to One by Julie Jeppsen

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome from SEWE President.........................................................................................................3 Welcome from Mayor Cogswell..........................................................................................................5 Credits.....................................................................................................................................................9 Corporate Partners...............................................................................................................................12 Table of Contents..................................................................................................................................13 Schedule of Events.........................................................................................................................14–19 Map....................................................................................................................................................18–19 VIP Event Schedule & Perks..............................................................................................................20 Map Your Day.................................................................................................................................21–23 Special Events...............................................................................................................................24–28 Featured Artist, Henry Von Genk III.........................................................................................32–33 The Charleston Place....................................................................................................................34–35 The Gaillard Center.......................................................................................................................36–37 Charleston Marriott......................................................................................................................40–43 Brittlebank Park...........................................................................................................................44–45 DockDogs®.....................................................................................................................................46–47 Marion Square................................................................................................................................48–49 Chef Demos: Certified SC Kitchen Stage................................................................................50–51 The Center for Birds of Prey / Avian Conservation Center.................................................52–53 Gallery by SEWE..........................................................................................................................54–55 Ducks Unlimited: Partner in Conservation..............................................................................62–63 SEWE Sculpture Initiative...........................................................................................................68–69 Host an Artist Program.................................................................................................................70–71 SEWE 2026 Artists......................................................................................................................76–105 SC Junior Duck Stamp................................................................................................................116–117 Kids for Conservation..................................................................................................................118–119 La Marca Prosecco: Official Sparkling Wine of SEWE 2026...........................................120–121 Venue Overview..........................................................................................................................122–125 Exhibitors at SEWE 2026.........................................................................................................131–135 VIP Listings..................................................................................................................................140–142 Advertisers Index...............................................................................................................................149

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Exhibits Open

Decoy Carving Demonstration

10:00 am CHARLESTON MARRIOTT

Copley Fine Art Decoy Exhibit and Auction Preview Opens 10:00 am B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

DockDogs® Competitions

with Mark McNair

12:00 pm MARION SQUARE

Chef Demo 12:00 pm MARION SQUARE

NMMF Dolphin Doctor Workshop

10:30 am MARION SQUARE

Birds of Prey Flight Demos 10:30 am B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

Sheep and Duck Herding Demos 11:00 am GAILLARD CENTER

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Animal Show

12:30 pm B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

Fly Fishing Demo With Free Fly Apparel

1:00 pm

FRIDAY, February 13

B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

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11:00 am CHARLESTON MARRIOTT

Meet the Gundogs

Intro to American Bird Decoys Tour

Retriever Demos presented by The Boykin Spaniel Society

With Colin S. McNair

1:00 pm MARION SQUARE

Flying Disc Dog Demos Presented by Purina Pro Plan®

1:00 pm MARION SQUARE

Chef Demo 11:30 am B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

Retriever Demos

Presented by Purina Pro Plan®

2:00 pm GAILLARD CENTER

Jeff Corwin Live Animal Show

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CHARLESTON MARRIOTT

Sheep and Duck Herding Demo

Beyond the Page:: Modern Huntsman Live 3 :30 pm MARION SQUARE

Turtle Survival Alliance Demo 2:00 pm MARION SQUARE

4:00 pm B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

Fly Fishing Demo

Chef Demo

With Free Fly Apparel

2:00 pm

4:30 pm

MARION SQUARE

B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

Birds of Prey Flight Demos

Meet the Gundogs

2:00 pm

Retriever Demos presented by The Boykin Spaniel Society

CHARLESTON PLACE

Brookgreen Gardens Discussion & Demonstration 3 00 pm 3:

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Flying Disc Dog Demos Presented by Purina Pro Plan®

MARION SQUARE

Chef Demo 3 :00 pm CHARLESTON PLACE

Quick Draw, Speed Sculpt and Auction 3:00 pm B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

6:00 pm M U LT I P L E L O C AT I O N S

Exhibits Close

Retriever Demos Presented by Purina Pro Plan®

3 00 pm 3: MARION SQUARE

Chef Demo

FRIDAY 13 FEB 10 - 6 PM All Events are firstcome, first-served and open rain or shine.

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Decoy Carving Demonstration

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B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

DockDogs® Competitions 10:00 am CHARLESTON MARRIOTT

12:00 pm MARION SQUARE

Chef Demo 12:00 pm

Copley Fine Art Decoy Exhibit and Auction Preview Opens

MARION SQUARE

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B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

Sheep and Duck Herding Demos 10:30 am MARION SQUARE

Birds of Prey Flight Demos

NMMF Dolphin Doctor Workshop 12:30 pm

Fly Fishing Demo With Free Fly Apparel

1:00 pm B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

Meet the Gundogs Retriever Demos presented by The Boykin Spaniel Society

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Chef Demo 11:00 am GAILLARD CENTER

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Animal Show 11:00 am CHARLESTON MARRIOTT

Intro to American Bird Decoys Exhibit Tour With Colin S. McNair

11:30 am B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

Retriever Demos Presented by Purina Pro Plan®

1:00 pm MARION SQUARE

Flying Disc Dog Demos Presented by Purina Pro Plan®

1 :00 pm CHARLESTON MARRIOTT

Beyond the Page: Modern Huntsman Live

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B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

Sheep and Duck Herding Demos

Fly Fishing Demo

2:00 pm

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MARION SQUARE

CHARLESTON MARRIOTT

Birds of Prey Flight Demos

Exclusive Trips Auction

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With Free Fly Apparel

2:00 pm MARION SQUARE

Chef Demo 2:00 pm GAILLARD CENTER

Jeff Corwin Live Animal Show

4:30 pm MARION SQUARE

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Flying Disc Dog Demos

B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

Presented by Purina Pro Plan®

Retriever Demos

Presented by Purina Pro Plan®

3 00 pm 3: CHARLESTON PLACE

Live Art Series: Pencil It In

4:30 pm B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

Meet the Gundogs Retriever Demos presented by The Boykin Spaniel Society

6:00 pm M U LT I P L E L O C AT I O N S

Exhibits Close

3 :00 pm MARION SQUARE

Chef Demo

SATURDAY 14 FEB 10 - 6 PM

3 :30 pm MARION SQUARE

Turtle Survival Alliance Demo

All Events are firstcome, first-served and open rain or shine.

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10:00 am

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M U LT I P L E L O C AT I O N S

MARION SQUARE

Exhibits Open

Chef Demo

10:00 am B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

DockDogs® Competitions 10:00 am CHARLESTON MARRIOTT

Copley Fine Art Decoy Exhibit and Auction Preview Opens

12:00 pm

10:30 am

12:30 pm

MARION SQUARE

B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

Birds of Prey Flight Demos

Fly Fishing Demo

10:30 am

1:00 pm

B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

Sheep and Duck Herding Demos

MARION SQUARE

NMMF Dolphin Doctor Workshop

With Free Fly Apparel

MARION SQUARE

Chef Demo 1:00 pm B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

Meet the Gundogs

SUNDAY, February 15

Retriever Demos presented by The Boykin Spaniel Society

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1:00 pm MARION SQUARE

11:00 am GAILLARD CENTER

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Animal Show 11:30 am B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

Retriever Demos

Presented by Purina Pro Plan®

Flying Disc Dog Demos Presented by Purina Pro Plan®

1 :00 pm CHARLESTON MARRIOTT

Beyond the Page: Modern Huntsman Live 2:00 pm MARION SQUARE

Chef Demo 2:00 pm B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

Sheep and Duck Herding Demos

3 :00 pm

4:30 pm

MARION SQUARE

MARION SQUARE

Chef Demo

Flying Disc Dog Demos

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B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

Retriever Demos

Presented by Purina Pro Plan®

3 :00 pm B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

DockDogs® AI R F I N ALS

Pro, Semi-Pro, Contender, and Amateur Finals

5:00 pm M U LT I P L E L O C AT I O N S

Exhibits Close

Keep The Fun Going

3 :30 pm MARION SQUARE

Turtle Survival Alliance Demo 4:00 pm B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

Join us for the SEWE Send-Off starting at 5:30 pm in Downtown Charleston Tickets & info available at SEWE.com

Fly Fishing Demo With Free Fly Apparel

SUNDAY 15 FEB 10 - 5 PM 4:30 pm B R I T T L E B A N K PA R K

Meet the Gundogs Retriever Demos presented by Boykin Spaniel Society

All Events are firstcome, first-served and open rain or shine.

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VIP Events & Perks SEWE VIP badge required. Must be 21 or older for after-hours functions.

Please note that some VIP events still require a separate ticket for attendance.

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Thursday Private Preview Hours 1 - 5 P M , The Charleston Place

Live Art Series: BLENDING BRUSHES 3 P M , The Charleston Place During Private Preview Hours

Signature Gala & Sale 7 - 1 1 P M , The Charleston Place

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Saturday Private Preview Hours 9 - 1 0 A M , The Charleston Place & Gaillard Center

SEWE Soiree* 7 - 1 1 P M , Charleston Visitor Center *Ticket required; VIP badge does not admit.

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Map Your Day SEWE has three continuous loops for ticket and badge holders and two VIP express shuttles for badge holders only. Shuttles are for your convenience but please note bus times can be unpredictable due to traffic. Many venues are walkable (see map). SEWE shuttles operate from 9:45 am through 30 minutes after close of show Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

SEWE shuttles are provided at no additional cost for SEWE ticket and badge holders during show hours.

Additional Parking F L AT R AT E O F $ 1 0 Additional parking near Brittlebank will be available on February 14 & February 15. Follow signage on Lockwood Blvd. to the lot behind the police station on Fishburne St.

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Limited to no parking at Brittlebank on Friday, February 13.

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

Ride Share Strongly Advised Parking is very limited in Charleston.

Ride share and carpooling are encouraged.

Accessibility

Handicap accessible transportation is available; please ask the bus service representative for assistance.

While leashed dogs are allowed at outdoor SEWE venues, furry friends are not permitted on shuttles.

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SPECIAL EVENTS Unless otherwise noted, please order your special event tickets in advance at sewe.com/special-event-tickets.

SEWE Kickoff at By The Way Join us for the second annual SEWE kickoff event at Charleston’s neighborhood tavern, By The Way. Your ticket includes a premium cocktail, appetizers, live painting and the chance to win orginal art by SEWE Past Featured artist Ryan Kirby and entry into exclusive raffles for prizes. $100 per person Available at sewe.com 7 PM - 10 PM, TUES. FEB 10

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By The Way Charleston

Charleston Safari Club Annual Gala Join the Charleston Safari Club for their annual Gala, featuring a premium open bar, decadent food, live entertainment, raffles, a live auction and much more. Safari attire is requested and encouraged. This event benefits the Conservation for Generations Youth Outdoor Camp. $175 per person, Tables of ten $1,750 Available at charlestonsafariclub.org 6 - 11 PM, WED. FEB 11

Harbour Club at WestEdge

Intro to Archery Share the love of archery with your family. Bring the kids to learn basic archery instruction at the beautiful Johns Island County Park. Then practice your archery skills on both block and 3D targets. Archery equipment will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. $35 per person, Pre-registration is required.

Available at ccprc.com/sewe.

Ages 8 and up. A registered and paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under.

10 AM - 12 PM, FRI. FEB 13

Johns Island County Park

LOWCOUNTRY Lyrics

This unique and intimate writers’ round will offer a memorable evening of live entertainment, storytelling and camaraderie featuring the writers and singers behind some of music’s biggest acts. This moonlit experience will include custom cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, fire pits and acoustic storytelling – a perfect blend of music, nature and community. Sold Out 7:30 - 9:30 PM, FRI. FEB 13

Private Shem Creek Residence

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Charleston Ducks Unlimited 29th Annual Oyster Roast Join Charleston Ducks Unlimited for their 29th Annual Oyster Roast and Lowcountry Cookout during SEWE Weekend at the Charleston Visitor Center Bus Shed. Your ticket includes an all-you-can-eat oyster roast, Southern delicacies, open bar, 2026 DU membership and access to exclusive auctions and raffles. $100 per person Available at sewe.com 6 : 3 0 - 1 0 : 3 0 P M , F R I . F E B 1 3 Charleston Visitor Center Bus Shed

BIRDS OF A FEATHER Ladies Brunch Benefit

P R E S E N T E D BY S E W E A N D N O RTO N & H O D G E S

Elevate your weekend at the Birds of a Feather Ladies Brunch Benefit, presented by SEWE and Norton & Hodges, in the opulent Hotel Bennett. This exclusive gathering promises an enchanting experience, featuring a three-course lunch paired with a premium bar, all in support of the Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA). $225 per person, Tables starting at $1,350 Available at sewe.com 1 0 A M - 2 P M , S AT. F E B 1 4

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Hotel Bennett

Combing the Caw Caw Wilderness Join a naturalist to explore some of the habitats of Caw Caw Interpretive Center.

Eagles, turkeys, otters, waterfowl and more are often observed from these trails.

There’s no better way to learn about the wildlife of the SC Lowcountry.

Ages 12 and up. A registered and paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under. $35 per person, Pre-registration is required.

Available at ccprc.com/sewe.

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Caw Caw Interpretive Center

Cocktails & Conservation with Garden & Gun

As part of the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, G&G invites guests to 21 Magazine St. for two engaging conversations on Southern conservation, accompanied by complimentary cocktails and snacks.

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$35 per person Available at sewe.com

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Annual Sportsman’s Ball P R E S E N T E D B Y S . C . W AT E R F O W L A S S O C I AT I O N

This wild game feast features dinner, cocktails, raffles and a silent and live auction. $125 per person, Tables starting at $1,000 Available at scwa.com 6 - 1 0 P M , F R I . F E B 1 3 Omar Shrine Center

Annual Duck Shuck Oyster Roast P R E S E N T E D B Y S . C . W AT E R F O W L A S S O C I AT I O N

This casual party makes for an unforgettable evening with live music, raffles, fresh oysters and a silent and live auction.

6 - 1 0 P M , S AT. F E B 1 4 Omar Shrine Center

$125 per person, Tables starting at $1,000 Available at scwa.com

LOWCOUNTRY Social Join us for an unforgettable southern celebration featuring the finest local oysters, BBQ crafted by award-winning pitmasters and live bluegrass music around the fire. Sip on drinks from the open bar as you take in the stars over Brittlebank Park.

7 : 3 0 - 1 0 : 3 0 P M , S AT. F E B 1 4 Brittlebank Park

$150 per person Available at sewe.com

SEWE Sendoff N E W T O S E W E ‘ 2 6 P R E S E N T E D BY P RO J ECT 9 2 EV E N TS

When SEWE Sunday winds down, the celebration continues at the official SEWE AfterParty at The Waverly. From live music and bourbon pours to interactive activations and the CHS Wagyu Experience, the evening promises an unforgettable close to the weekend.

5 : 3 0 - 1 2 P M , S U N . F E B 1 5 The Waverly

$40 per person, Available at sewe.com

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IN THE GALLERY BY SEWE NOW THROUGH JUNE 2026

THE SHOPS AT THE CHARLESTON PLACE 205 MEETING STREET C H AR L E STO N , S O U T H CAR O L I N A

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GGFIELDSHOP.COM

Set life alight.

I N G E O R G I A ’ S H I S T O R I C H I G H C O U N T RY It started with nature. Specifically, 3,000 acres of breathtaking forests, fields and fairways that all yearn to be explored. We simply made it an experience, with opportunities to play, dine and explore among newly renovated accommodations, with elevated dining from acclaimed chef Shaun Doty at our newly opened signature restaurant Jules, shooting and quail hunting at the Beretta Shooting Grounds and so much more in this natural wonder we call home.

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2026 FEATURED ARTIST Henry Von Genk III

Commission Piece

ABOUT THE ARTIST Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Henry Von Genk III is a self-taught oil painter known for richly detailed coastal landscapes. He employs glazing and shadowing techniques inspired by the Old Masters and the Hudson River School to create depth and radiance. After a successful career executing large-scale murals for museums and private collectors, he now focuses on fine art that celebrates the waterways and salt marshes of the East Coast.

The 2026 Featured Painting offers a peaceful Lowcountry scene: a white heron perched in marsh grasses beneath a pastel evening sky alive with luminous cumulus clouds.

“This painting lived in my mind for two years and SEWE was the perfect way to bring it to life,” Henry shares. “As a private pilot, I have a deep love for clouds. The golden hour light on my favorite cumulus shapes with the Lowcountry as a backdrop is my idea of heaven. It sums up everything I love about Charleston in one image.”

Before SEWE weekend, Charleston Splendor will be on view at Gallery by SEWE inside The Charleston Place, 205 Meeting Street in downtown Charleston. The work will be offered at auction during the SEWE VIP Gala and Sale on Thursday, February 12.

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I feel a responsibility to capture the world we live in for the future, much like the Hudson River painters did before cameras. I am thrilled to share that passion as SEWE’s 2026 Featured Artist - HENRY VON GENK III

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Charleston Splendor SEWE 2026 Featured Painting

Featured Artist

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The Charleston Place Fine Art Gallery ORIGINAL WILDLIFE & SPORTING ART SEWE will host more than 80 artists in the Fine Art Gallery in The Charleston Place.

Jacksonville, Florida-based artist Henry Von Genk III has been selected as the 2026 Featured Artist. View the full lineup of painters and sculptors on sewe.com.

Red Fox Fine Art Special Exhibit

Red Fox Fine Art, a leading gallery of sporting paintings and sculpture based in Middleburg, Virginia, presents a special exhibit of American and British art, including the work of Ogden M. Pleissner, Percival Rosseau, Aiden L. Ripley, Alfred J. Munnings, John M. Tracy and more.

Main Hall in The Charleston Place

Live Art Series

Join us for three live art events in the Fine Art Gallery. See online for full descriptions.

Quick Draw, Speed Sculpt and Auction Witness the imagination, talent, and process behind SEWE artwork. Watch participating artists paint or sculpt an original piece from start to finish in just one hour. A live auction will be held immediately after, where attendees can bid on the one-of-a-kind pieces.

3 P M, F R I. F E B 1 3 AU CT I O N TO FO L LOW

Brookgreen Gardens Discussion & Demonstration Join Robin Salmon for an American wildlife art conversation in the Fine Art Gallery in the Charleston Place Hotel exploring Anna Hyatt Huntington (1876–1973): A Legacy of Sculpture, followed by a live demonstration with Bryan Rapp.

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2 - 2 : 3 0 P M , F R I . F E B 1 3 , Fine Art Gallery

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The Charleston Place, recognized as the SEWE headquarters, hosts the Fine Art Gallery, live painting events and showcases the work of fine jewelers and artisans.

Live Art Series

Join us for two live art events in the Fine Art Gallery.

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Blending Brushes

Pencil It In

3 PM, THURS. FEB 12

3 P M , S AT. F E B 1 4

* * * During Private Preview Hours, must

have a VIP badge to enter.

Join us for a captivating demonstration as SEWE artists showcase their skills in pencil,

Be inspired by the creative synergy of SEWE artists as they collaborate live to bring a single vision to life. Watch as two talented painters blend their individual styles, techniques and perspectives into one dynamic, harmonious work of art.

scratchboard, and graphite. Watch the artistic process unfold in real-time, revealing the intricate techniques and precision involved in creating stunning works of art with these traditional mediums.

Fine Sporting Arms SEWE celebrates the artistry and craftsmanship of fine sporting arms. Explore displays by esteemed manufacturers and dealers at The Charleston Place, where knowledgeable representatives can assist with your field needs.

B E G I N S 1 0 A M , F R I - S U N , Main Hall in The Charleston Place

E X H I B I T H O U R S & L O C AT I O N F R I D AY & S AT U R D AY | 1 0 A M – 6 P M S U N D AY | 1 0 A M – 5 P M

The Charleston Place, 205 Meeting Street

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Gaillard Center

THE SEWE Marketplace The destination for Artisans, Craftsmen & Southern Tastemakers.

Walkable from both The Charleston Place and Marion Square, the SEWE Marketplace at the Gaillard Center will feature a mix of creations by premier local, regional and national exhibitors including handcrafted furniture, clothing, woodworking, leather goods, jewelry, knife makersw and more unique finds.

Knife Makers

For more than four decades, SEWE has showcased the timeless artistry of knife making, where craftsmanship meets functionality in unique, sought-after creations. Visit this popular exhibit in the SEWE Marketplace to experience the finest handmade knives and discover why this enduring craft continues to captivate collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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The Charleston Gaillard Center’s superior performance hall and event space will house SEWE’s live performances and outstanding local, regional and national artisans and craftsmen.

On the Stage Seating is first-come, firstserved at all performances.

See schedule for times.

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Busch Wildlife Sanctuary will introduce wonders of the natural ecosystems and give SEWE attendees an up-close look at alligators, foxes, birds of prey, snakes and more.

11 AM, FRI - SUN

Jeff Corwin Live Animal Shows Television personality, author and conservationist Jeff Corwin joins us once again at SEWE to inspire, educate and entertain audiences of all ages. Known for his adventurous storytelling and passion for wildlife, Jeff brings the natural world to life through engaging presentations featuring a variety of live animals.

2 P M , F R I & S AT

E X H I B I T H O U R S & L O C AT I O N F R I D AY & S AT U R D AY | 1 0 A M – 6 P M S U N D AY | 1 0 A M – 5 P M

The Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun Street

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Where Art and the Natural World Move Together At the Charleston Gaillard Center, you experience the same wonder, power, and artistry you love about SEWE, translated into movement, music, and storytelling. Our Spring 2026 season invites you to explore performances inspired by the world around you: the rhythms of water, the strength of human connection, and the beauty of creativity across cultures. When you step inside, you enter a place where art echoes the energy of nature through dance that moves like currents, music that stirs you like a changing landscape, and theater that brings human stories to life with the richness and detail you admire in wildlife art and craftsmanship.

Whether you’re a longtime arts lover or simply curious, you’ll find performances that speak to your sense of discovery. You don’t need experience with dance, classical music, or theater, just an appreciation for beauty, creativity, and the unexpected.

Join us from February through May for a season designed to inspire you, connect you, and remind you why Charleston is a place where art and nature thrive side by side.

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Charleston Marriott

THE SPORTING Showroom Shop the epitome of the high-end sporting lifestyle.

A curated space where fashion is as important as function, offering the finest elevated field gear and unique excursions.

Where handpicked exhibitors, outfitters and clothiers from around the world converge.

This exclusive destination caters to the true sporting enthusiast, providing an environment for authentic experiences and thorough research, tailored to the preferences of discerning outdoorsmen and women.

Fine Sporting Arms SEWE celebrates the artistry and craftsmanship of fine sporting arms. Explore displays by esteemed manufacturers and dealers at the Charleston Marriott, where knowledgeable representatives can assist with your field needs.

B E G I N S 1 0 A M , F R I - S U N The Crystal Ballroom

Decoys SEWE will host several renowned dealers of antique and working decoys. Decoys are for display and purchase.

B E G I N S 1 0 A M , F R I - S U N The Emerald Room

Sporting Art Roadshow Appraisal Days Bring in your sporting art and decoys for a complimentary review and appraisal with a specialist. Appraisals will be provided by Copley Fine Art Auctions.

B E G I N S 1 0 A M , F R I - S U N The Opal Room

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The Sporting Showroom is a premier destination where top exhibitors and outfitters converge, offering authentic trips, tailored opportunities, outdoor gear and rare decoys.

Lecture Series Join Copley Fine Art Auctions’ decoy specialist Colin S. McNair for an Introduction to American Bird Decoys exhibit tour.

1 1 A M , F R I & S AT The Opal Room

Decoy Carving Demonstrations Immediately following the Lecture Series, experience a live decoy making demonstration with Mark McNair. Carving will commence at 11:30.

1 1 : 3 0 A M , F R I & S AT The Opal Room

Ladies Lounge Step into the Ladies Lounge at the Charleston Marriott. Open all weekend for a curated shopping experience featuring handcrafted hats, elevated Western wear, bespoke sporting apparel and luxe jewelry. Grab a drink, browse at your leisure and unwind in good company.

O P E N S 1 0 A M , F R I - S U N The Topaz Room

Beyond the Page: Modern Huntsman Live Where the pages of Modern Huntsman come to life. Join us in the courtyard at the Charleston Marriott for a curated series of conversations featuring Modern Huntsman contributors — writers, photographers, and conservationists whose work bridges storytelling, stewardship, and the great outdoors. Experience inspiring dialogue that explores the modern pursuit of the wild and the stories shaping our connection to nature today.

3 P M , F R I & 1 P M S AT & S U N

The Courtyard at the Charleston Marriott N E W T O S E W E ‘ 2 6

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Charleston Marriott

AUCTIONS 1

Exclusive Trips Auction

Are you looking for that once-in-a-lifetime hunt, landing your dream fish or your next family vacation? If so, come join Ducks Unlimited and SEWE for an exclusive adventure and trip auction at the Charleston Marriott.

4 P M , S AT. F E B 1 4 Courtyard at the Charleston Marriott

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Copley Fine Art Preview

Copley Fine Art Auctions, the nation’s premier decoy and sporting art auction house, will host its 2026 Winter Sale Auction Preview during SEWE. View and register to bid on world-class paintings, antique decoys and bird carvings.

B E G I N S AT 1 0 A M , F R I - S U N Opal Room

E X H I B I T H O U R S & L O C AT I O N F R I D AY & S AT U R D AY | 1 0 A M – 6 P M S U N D AY | 1 0 A M – 5 P M

Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Drive

Note: The Charleston Marriott is located across the street from Brittlebank Park.

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WILDLIFE ARTS FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 2026 Visit us at thomasvillearts.org/wildlife

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Brittlebank Park Sheep and Duck Herding Demonstrations Join Carol Anne Bailey, Red Creek Farm owner and master trainer, as she showcases the fascinating world of the Border Collie breed’s herding instinct. Watch her Collies artfully muster sheep and ducks through various obstacles with only a whistle and a few commands.

See schedule for times

Retriever Demonstrations P R E S E N T E D BY P U R I N A P RO P L A N ® A N D T H E B OY K I N S PA N I E L S O C I E T Y

Able handlers and dogs of various breeds and ages will put on demonstrations of retrieving skills with The Boykin Spaniel Society and Wildrose Kennels International.

See schedule for times.

Raffle Tent In partnership with Ducks Unlimited, visit the raffle tent to purchase tickets and view exciting items including, but not limited to, outdoor products, excursions and fine sporting arms.

Kid Zone BRING THE KIDS!

Bring the kids to enjoy pony and camel rides, an exotic petting zoo, inflatables, games and educational programs. In partnership with Charleston Parks Conservancy, handson learning stations will feature seedlings, soil ecosystems and composting for a fun and interactive experience.

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Brittlebank Park is the destination for demonstrations and products from SEWE outdoor exhibitors and clothiers, showcasing live demonstrations and top sporting and marine brands.

Enjoy the

Park Perks Enjoy fly fishing demos, live music, beverages, food, SEWE swag, outdoor products, kid’s activities and more . . .

Carolina Marsh Tacky Horses

Visit the Carolina Marsh Tacky Association corral to discover more about this distinctive horse breed, rooted in South Carolina’s heritage and descended from Colonial Spanish Horses. With just over 500 living Marsh Tacky horses remaining, it is considered one of the most critically endangered horse breeds in the world.

Quail Classic Village Managed by Quail Forever, this group of exhibitors is dedicated to reversing the decline of the bobwhite quail population and hopes to inspire property owners and managers, conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts to be a part of this once-in-a-generation challenge.

E X H I B I T H O U R S & L O C AT I O N F R I D AY & S AT U R D AY | 1 0 A M – 6 P M S U N D AY | 1 0 A M – 5 P M

Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Drive

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Brittlebank Park

DOCKDOGS Competitions All breeds and skill levels compete in water jumping competitions.

THE SEWE SPLASH TANK PRESENTED BY

HOT SPRINGS POOLS & SPA

One of SEWE’s most popular events, crowds will flock to Brittlebank Park to watch this popular high-flying, big-splashing competition. With a 40’ x 20’ tank, holding nearly 30,000 gallons of water, dogs of all kinds and skill levels will compete in water jumping competitions, including Big Air, Extreme Vertical and Speed Retrieve.

NEW to SEWE 2026, Dueling Dogs is a head-to-head race version of the dockdiving/speed-retrieve format in DockDogs. In Dueling Dogs, two "teams" (each a handler and a dog) race side by side: the dogs run down the dock, jump into water, swim, and retrieve an object at the same time, and the fastest team wins.

“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 F R I D AY, S AT U R D AY & S U N D AY, 9 A M

Competitions F R I D AY & S AT U R D AY, 1 0 A M – 5 : 3 0 P M S U N D AY, 1 0 A M – 4 : 3 0 P M

Finals

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S U N D AY, 3 : 3 0 P M

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Marion Square The Center for Birds of Prey Flight Demonstrations

The Center for Birds of Prey flight demonstrations are some of the most entertaining and educational shows during SEWE. Witness incredible flight demos from a range of raptors including falcons, eagles, owls and hawks and learn about the important role they play in our ecosystem.

1 0 : 3 0 A M & 2 P M , F R I - S U N In The Arena

National Marine Mammal Foundation Join us for an exciting series of interactive workshops presented by NMMF, designed specifically for SEWE participants to enjoy.

12 PM, FRI - SUN

In The Arena

Flying Disc Dog Demonstrations Come watch the high-flying Purina Pro Plan® Performance Team’s collection of some of the world’s most athletic canines perform amazing flying disc routines.

1 PM & 4:30 PM, FRI - SUN

In The Arena

Turtle Survival Alliance N E W T O S E W E ‘ 2 6 Learn about turtle conservation and get an up-close look at these incredible reptiles.

Their team will share insights into turtle habitats, threats and the global work being done to protect them.

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3:30 PM, FRI - SUN

In The Arena

Throughout SEWE weekend at Marion Square, explore conservation partners, browse exhibitors, enjoy live educational demonstrations, and attend engaging presentations on the Certified South Carolina Kitchen Stage.

Chef Demos Presented by The SC Department of Agriculture, Hosted by The Lee Bros.

Watch more than a dozen of South Carolina's greatest chefs, farmers and home cooks demonstrate how to prepare some of their favorite recipes with locally grown and produced ingredients. Sample products from the producers, processors and vendors that make up the Certified South Carolina program.

12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, FRI - SUN

Certified SC Kitchen Stage

Bring the Kids!

Bring the kids to enjoy inflatables, games and educational programs. In partnership with Charleston Parks Conservancy, hands-on learning stations will feature seedlings, soil ecosystems and composting for a fun and interactive experience.

E X H I B I T H O U R S & L O C AT I O N F R I D AY & S AT U R D AY | 1 0 A M – 6 P M S U N D AY | 1 0 A M – 5 P M

Marion Square, 329 Meeting Street

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Marion Square

FRESH ON THE MENU Certified South Carolina Kitchen Stage

Since 2007, the Certified South Carolina program has connected consumers with fresh, locally grown products. Through the Fresh on the Menu program, restaurants across the state commit to sourcing at least 25 percent of their ingredients from inseason Certified SC foods.

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Join Charleston natives Matt and Ted Lee - The Lee Brothers - as they host South Carolina chefs and farmers for live recipe demos and discussions about our state’s rich culinary and agricultural traditions. Stop by the tent for a sample and explore Certified SC vendors, farmers, and programs celebrating South Carolina’s best.

CHEF DEMONSTRATIONS Marion Square | Certified SC Tent F R I D AY, F E B R U A R Y 1 3 1 2 P M | Culinary Institute of Charleston Chef Instructor Kevin Mitchell, with a South

Carolina farmer 1 P M | 2026 South Carolina Chef Ambassador with Certified SC Seafood 2 P M | The Tippling House Chef Micah Pearson with Nathan Hood of Raven Farms 3 P M | Carolima’s Chefs ‘Emma Cromedy and Sameka Jenkins with Marvin Ross of

Peculiar Pig Farm

S AT U R D AY, F E B R U A R Y 1 4 1 2 P M | Commissioner Hugh Weathers and Blanche Weathers 1 P M | Comal 864 Chef Dayna Lee with Nathan Vannette of Growing Green Family

Farms 2 P M | 2026 South Carolina Chef Ambassador with Certified SC Seafood 3 P M | Dragon Room Chef Alex Strickland with Lance and Kim Samuel of Bushels

and Bags Farm

S U N D AY, F E B R U A R Y 1 5 1 2 P M | Cane Pazzo Chef Mark Bolchoz with Ashley Loponte and Matt Horry of

Kindlewood Farms 1 P M | Town Hall Chef Ryan Dalton with Will Altman of Altman Farm & Mill 2 P M | 2026 South Carolina Chef Ambassador with Certified SC Seafood 3 P M | Okan Chef Bernard Bennett with Rollen Chalmers of Rollen’s Raw Grains

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Marion Square 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

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

to the umbrella Avian Conservation Center with the Center for Birds of Prey as its principal operating entity, all to more accurately reflect the growing disciplines, reach and influence of the organization. As the nonprofit organization marked its 30th year in 2021, it is primarily focused in four defined areas:

AVIAN HEALTH

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

The professional treatment of injured birds is a source

endangered and threatened species in South Carolina

of incomparable insight into critical environmental

such as the Swallow-tailed kite. The Center’s work

issues. The Avian Medical Clinic currently treats more

is well recognized in connection with environmental

than 1,000 injured raptors and shorebirds each year,

threats like the emergence of avian vacuolar

releasing the majority back to their natural habitat.

myelinopathy (AVM) among eagles and other birds,

Although the causes of injuries vary widely, nearly all

and mortality resulting from under regulated landfill

are human-related - ranging from gunshot wounds to

substances. A “citizen science” approach to a number

collisions, electric shock from power lines, and toxicity.

of initiatives encourages the public to become active

The medical functions of the Center operate on a 365-

contributors to wildlife conservation and raises public

day basis. Injured birds are admitted from a continually

awareness of vital ecological issues.

widening geographical area.

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Research and field studies combine with the objectives

SC OILED BIRDS TREATMENT FACILITY

CONSERVATION EDUCATION

The Avian Conservation Center is designated in the

The educational programs of the Center are offered

USCG Area Contingency Plan as the official repository

within two general formats: on-site and off-site.

for oiled birds in South Carolina and maintains

Each year, thousands of students are engaged in the

situational readiness in this crucial role. Constructed

Center’s science and natural history based educational

with a grant from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and

programs. Decades of experience and evaluations

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the

consistently provided from educators demonstrate that

Center’s combined use Avian Medical Center / Oiled

these programs capture attention, enhance retention

Bird Treatment Facility was completed in October 2007.

of subject material, and foster a renewed enthusiasm

The facility is designed and equipped to provide the

for learning – all of which contribute to an overall

highest quality medical care available for injured birds

improvement in academic performance. The experiential

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.

• Formation of the SC Toxicity Working Group of

DID YOU KNOW . . . ?

which SCDNR is a participant, in response to bald eagle deaths in landfills

Each year, thousands of birds in South Carolina are injured by collisions with automobiles and man-made

• Providing medical care to 14,000+ injured birds of prey and shorebirds • As a training and instructional resource for SCDNR officers • Fielding thousands of public inquiries regarding birds and other wildlife in support of SCDNR and associated public expectations

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,

• Osprey nesting platforms and relocations where appropriate • Contaminant spill preparedness and response The Center is staffed by 8 full time and 4 part-time

treats more than 800 injured birds of prey and shorebirds in its Medical Center each year.

Visit the Center for Birds of Prey tent at Marion Square to learn more.

employees with more than 80 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

FLIGHT DEMONSTRATIONS

annual operating budget for the organization is

FRI, FEB 13 | 10:30 AM & 2 PM

$825,000, the majority of which comes from

S AT, F E B 1 4 | 1 0 : 3 0 A M & 2 P M

philanthropic sources.

SUN, FEB 15 | 10:30 AM & 2 PM

Marion Square

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Gallery by SEWE

An expression of SEWE’s passion for the great outdoors, Gallery by SEWE is a permanent art gallery showcasing the country’s finest wildlife art and artists.

OPENS 10 AM, FRI - SUN,

First Floor of The Charleston Place

Fieldshop by Garden & Gun Gallery by SEWE is proud to host Fieldshop by Garden & Gun. Stop by to shop a curated selection of handcrafted Southern treasures, from homewares to sporting goods.

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Joining The Shops at The Charleston Place, Gallery by SEWE is SEWE’s year-round gallery just steps from award-winning restaurants, shopping and historic landmarks.

The Three Graces Sculpture

By Joseph H. Sulkowski and Diana Reuter-Twining On display and available for purchase In Gallery by SEWE

G A L L E R Y H O U R S & L O C AT I O N F R I D AY & S AT U R D AY | 1 0 A M – 6 P M S U N D AY | 1 0 A M – 5 P M

The Shops at the Charleston Place, 205 Meeting Street

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Maynard Nexsen celebrates the 2026 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition and SEWE’s vision of preserving wildlife, embracing the great outdoors, and recognizing our role in conservation for future generations.

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exclusive trip auction Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 4:00pm Charleston Marriott on lockwood preview trips at ducks.org/duroadshows

Visit the

DU LANDING

located in Marion Square visit ducks.org/duroadshows

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Ducks Unlimited at SEWE Since 1997, the Charleston 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 Charleston DU – SEWE partnership since 1997:

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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.

DUCKS UNLIMITED OYSTER ROAST 6 : 3 0 P M , F R I D AY, F E B R U A R Y 1 3

Indulge in oysters and a classic Lowcountry cookout, featuring an open bar, music, raffles, and a live auction. Admission also includes a 2026 membership to Ducks Unlimited.

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t was December, duck camp was beckoning and the boat following us up the highway was full of the necessities for roughing it in style. Two days of good companionship, no responsibilities other than dealing with the salt marsh’s idiosyncrasies and the possibility of good duck-gunning awaited us at the end of the drive.

We reached our destination that afternoon, launched the boat, parked the Blazer and headed upriver into the marsh.

The tide was very high, and the boat ride a bit precarious. The 16-foot aluminum skiff was overloaded, and the wind pushed good-sized swells up into the marsh from the open bay. I breathed a sigh of relief as we entered the vast expanse of cordgrass from the river, escaping the following sea.

Cottony cumulus clouds moved across a brilliant blue sky, and the latest NOAH weather report was in our favor. The possibilities for a memorable, last-of-the-season hunt lurked just around the bend of the flooded-out creek. Slowly we moved into the shallow marsh as I gave Don direction signals from the bow while he steered.

The duck camp, previously shielded from our view by the naked, salt-stunted oaks, finally came into view as we rounded another bend. It was perched on the north edge of a half-acre, wooded high spot in the marsh; its single window

Moving At Dawn (detail ) by Brett James Smith oil on canvas, 20 x 24 inches

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commanding a view of a broad expanse of salt marsh stretching away to the north.

The main creek passed about 300 yards from camp, but the flood tide offered us a brief opportunity to pull the boat up a drainage ditch onto the flooded marsh, almost to the camp door.

We hurriedly unloaded dogs, decoys, food, firewood, et cetera, before the tide began to ebb. Our timing was perfect.

Camp had character. It had occupied the island for many years and served many a duck hunter or clammer since Don’s father purchased it back when Don was just a boy. It was two rooms—an entryway heated by an old wood-burning cook stove and a living room with the single marshview window and double bunks.

After unloading the boat, repairing the stovepipe and stowing the gear, Don’s son, David, and I snuck a pair of black ducks that had dropped into the drainage ditch in front of camp. One got away, but the other didn’t, and the hunt was on. David was very happy—it was

a big deal for a 14-year-old. The sun was setting in a clear, blue western sky, with mare’s tails appearing in the east as we headed back to camp with our trophy.

That night, while we grilled steaks on the old wood stove and swapped yarns of other times and places, the wind howled in from the northeast and the stars disappeared. The wind found its way through the cracks of our little haven forcing us to replenish the stove several times during the night—a precarious task with humans and dogs strewn about the floor sharing body warmth—but spirits and anticipation were high. By morning, the Northeaster had become a coastal winter storm —a wish-come-true for every waterfowler in camp. We were smack in the middle of an excellent duck marsh, surrounded by a snowstorm, and the tide was dead low—a jump-shooter’s dream. The shallowest draft boat couldn’t navigate that far into the marsh at low tide, plus it was the middle of the week, so competition from other hunters would be nonexistent.

After a hasty doughnut and coffee breakfast, Don and David headed east while Red and I headed west. The camp faded into the slanting snow as we quietly moved along the creek edge, fingers on our safeties, footsteps muffled by the accumulating snow. We didn’t have long to wait before a bunch of black ducks and mallards burst from the ditch right at our feet. In the excitement, we knocked down a mallard that Red’s golden, Max, promptly retrieved.

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locking” is a term used in the bird dog field trial world.

It has to do with taking a group of dogs, often litter mates, but maybe picks from several litters, puppies primarily, at the early stages of their development and running them in packs. “Flocks” they call them. The idea is to see which one excels, exhibits the most evident natural talent. The handler stays the intended course while the pups run helter-skelter, learning to negotiate the fields and woods they have been bred to hunt. When they get lost, as most all do from time to time, it’s the ones that have the strongest limbs, keenest hearing and coursing ability that will find their way back to the front and ultimately separate themselves from the pack. It’s the ones that show that early strength and stamina and willingness to continue eagerly after an hour or two in front of a long striding horse that separate themselves; even though they a may lack other desirable qualities such as style and grace, as style and grace lose their shine in difficult times.

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It all began some 40-odd years ago. On a still morning in early April where “close enough to touch” stars gave promise that bright sun would soon chase the chill, a seasoned veteran of the turkey woods gave me whispered, urgent instructions. A gobbler had just greeted the first hints of coming day not more than 200 yards away, and my mentor in turkey hunting, Parker Whedon, pointed to a nearby tree and told me: “Get comfortable there facing that old logging road. He’ll likely come that way and when he gets within 30 yards, about where that cedar bush is, shoot him in the neck.”

Parker Whedon—Jim’s turkey hunting mentor.

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That’s pretty much how it unfolded, and by the time the first rays of sunshine were filtering through the greening up woods, the two of us stood admiring a fine gobbler. Thanks to a whole bunch of the ingredients that combine to make special memories, the moment was one of enchantment. “Firsts” have always been vitally important to me; so much so I still recall the first squirrel I killed all those decades ago and could readily take you to almost the precise location on a hardwood ridge in the Nantahala National Forest where it happened. The same holds true for the first trout I caught on a fly, the first rabbit I shot, my first deer and much more. Then there was the fact that the turkey was killed with my first gun—a little Savage Model 220A choked tighter than a miser’s purse.

Add to that recollections of how my grandfather had sometimes talked of when turkeys feeding on chestnuts in the autumn woods were plentiful and his bittersweet recollections of the sad demise of the grand tree of the Appalachian forests and the virtual disappearance of wild turkeys, and it’s fair to say the moment was one of emotional overload.

Yet all that flood of thoughts coursing through my mind as Parker and I admired the bird, resplendent on the forest floor as early rays of sun produced an iridescent show on its feathers, pale in significance to what happened next. I lost a corner of my soul to the wild turkey.

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Public Sculpture Initiative Presented by Southeastern Wildlife Exposition SEWE’s public sculpture initiative continues to stand as a cornerstone of our mission to celebrate and preserve art and history across South Carolina. In 2024, SEWE partnered with The Citadel to unveil the restored South Carolina Army National Guard Panel, a historic work created by renowned Charleston sculptor Willard Hirsch in 1953. Originally featured on Cold War era armories across the state, the panel’s relocation and meticulous restoration were made possible through SEWE’s public sculpture program, the Hirsch family, and the dedicated efforts of volunteers and donors statewide.

Now prominently displayed at Johnson Hagood Stadium, this iconic piece remains a powerful testament to SEWE’s commitment to honoring South Carolina’s rich history while advancing public art as an enduring cultural legacy.

Photo Courtesy of Alex Fox/The Citadel

In 2024, SEWE proudly introduced The Three Graces to Gallery by SEWE, a stunning addition to the gallery in downtown Charleston. Created by celebrated sporting artist Joseph H. Sulkowski in collaboration with sculptor Diana Reuter-Twining, this captivating piece brings three hounds to life in a breathtaking three-dimensional orb.

Inspired by Sulkowski’s mural-sized painting APOKALUPSIS: An Uncovering, the sculpture symbolizes love, beauty, and joy with extraordinary depth and artistry.

These remarkable works join SEWE’s growing sculpture trail, which includes installations at Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park and the Charleston Visitor Center.

Together, they highlight SEWE’s ongoing dedication to making art and history accessible and meaningful across the Lowcountry.

As we look ahead to 2026 and beyond, SEWE remains steadfast in our mission to expand this legacy, creating spaces where wildlife, artistry, and heritage converge for generations to come.

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Those interested in submitting art or inquring about SEWE’s sculpture initiative are encouraged to contact John Powell, jpowell@sewe.com.

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Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park Exhibit

In partnership with the Town of Mount Pleasant, the SEWE sculpture exhibit, consisting of six sculptures, at Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park is meant to be a cultural experience, as well as the beginning of the trail throughout the Lowcountry.

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For Spacious Skies

The first public sculpture linking Mount Pleasant to Downtown creating the first leg of the trail. The permanent public sculpture in the Charleston Visitor Center, For Spacious Skies by Walter Matia, was donated to the City of Charleston by the SEWE Board of Directors and staff in honor of Bill Hall. Temporarily on display in Gallery by SEWE. E S T. 2 0 2 1 Charleston Visitors Center

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The Three Graces

In a continued effort to promote sculpture to the public, Gallery by SEWE proudly introduced The Three Graces by renowned sporting artist Joseph H. Sulkowski in collaboration with sculptor Diana Reuter-Twining, a stunning addition to the gallery in downtown Charleston available for view and purchase during SEWE 2025.

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William Hirsch Panel

SEWE partnered with The Citadel to unveil the newly restored South Carolina Army National Guard Panel, a historic sculpture created by renowned Charleston sculptor Willard Hirsch in 1953. Now prominently displayed at Johnson Hagood Stadium, this iconic piece stands as a testament to SEWE’s dedication to preserving South Carolina’s rich history while promoting public art as an enduring cultural legacy.

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Host an Artist Program SEWE can always count on our local Charleston community to be a huge supporter of the arts. For nearly 44 years, we have invited and hosted talented artists from across the country to showcase at SEWE. We have helped launch many successful creative careers. These artists are at the heart of our event, but as the popularity of our event has grown, so have the costs for artists to attend. In addition to travel costs, artists are responsible for crating and shipping their work from their studio to our Fine Art Gallery. By donating to our Host an Artist Program your money will help reduce the costs that our SEWE artist have to incur throughout the weekend.

Because of donors like you, we can continue to support our artist through the SEWE weekend. Thank you in advance for donating and please know that it means so much to each artist.

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Anyone participating as a Fine Art Supporter who is not already a Patron or Benefactor will receive admittance to the Private Preview Hours on Thursday afternoon.

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

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George J. Bullwinkel, III

Elizabeth Mitchell

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Mary Frances Page

Paul G. Campbell

John G. Powell

Elliott Close

Neil C. Robinson

Stephen L. Davis

Robin Salmon

Mark C. Fava

Ken T. Seeger

Ronnie M. Givens

Robin Shuler

Thomas A. Hall

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Corey Alston CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

Jennifer Anderson MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA

Kathryn Ashcroft HYDE PARK, UTAH

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Janet Clukie DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA

Meagan Blessing JULIAN, NORTH CAROLINA

Thomas Brooks LAKELAND, FLORIDA

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Ray Brown LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA

Elaine Basa JACKSON, NEW JERSEY

Richard Clifton MILLFORD, DELAWARE

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Broderick Crawford

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Ilse De Villiers TZANEEN, LIMPOPO

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Guy Crittenden

Timothy Donovan LOVETTSVILLE, VIRGINIA

Jared DuCote SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

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Brandon Finnorn MADISONVILLE, LOUISIANA

Mark Carson English NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

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Ray Gamradt PALMER, ALASKA

Lita Gatlin CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA

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Ann Goble GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA

Grant Hacking SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA

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William Harrison SOUTH ELGIN, ILLINOIS

Carol Heiman-Greene ORANGE, CALIFORNIA

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Tom Horn EMMAUS, PENNSYLVANIA

Heiner Hertling HOWELL, MICHIGAN

Mark Kelvin Horton MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA

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Kellie Jacobs MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA

Julie Jeppsen SMITHFIELD, UTAH

Cole Johnson BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK

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Rana Jordhal CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

David Kiehm ONEONTA, NEW YORK

Mark Kelso BARGERSVILLE, INDIANA

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Ryan Kirby BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA

Rebekah Knight DEEPWATER, MISSOURI

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Art Lamay PALM COAST, FLORIDA

Jared Knox ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Hilarie Lambert GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA

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Yelena Lamm PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA

Blaise Lareau SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA

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Amy Lay UNION, OREGON

Bayly Lay LA GRANDE, OREGON

Allie Louise EMIGRANT, MONTANA

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Liz Lewis BOZEMAN, MONTANA

Walter Matia DICKERSON, MARYLAND

Chris Maynard OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON

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Larry Moore

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Cody Oldham FLORISSANT, COLORADO

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Eleanor Parker MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA

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Clayton Pennell WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA

Rebecca Proctor NEWPORT, WASHINGTON

Daniel Porter HANWELL, NEW BRUNSWICK

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Don Rambadt MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

Paul Rhymer POINT OF ROCKS, MARYLAND

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Vladimir Ribatchok NORTH YORK, ONTARIO

C. Ford Riley PALM SPRINGS, FLORIDA

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Larry Ringgold CHESAPEAKE BEACH, MARYLAND

Jeremy Sams ARCHDALE, NORTH CAROLINA

Julia Rogers EASTON, MARYLAND

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Susan Schauer EASTON, MARYLAND

Suzie Seerey-Lester OSPREY, FLORIDA

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Larry Seymour PIEDMONT, SOUTH CAROLINA

Jason Lee Tako DOVER, PENNSYLVANIA

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Eric Tardif GATINEAU, QUEBEC

Nelson Tucker MONUMENT, COLORADO

Ron Thomson THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA

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The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition has continued its partnership with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for the 2024-2025 South Carolina Junior Duck Stamp Contest, sponsored by Ducks Unlimited.

The SCDNR had managed the SC Junior Duck Stamp program through 2011, but because of budget cuts the program became at risk of being discontinued and other sources of funding had to be found.

To ensure the program’s continuation, SEWE partnered with SCDNR in 2012 to assume the administration of the program and Ducks Unlimited, the world leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation, came on as the sponsor helping to keep the program available to more than 700,000 students in South Carolina.

The Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest is a dynamic educational program using both conservation and design principles to teach wetland habitat and waterfowl biology to children, K-12. The program provides an opportunity for students to artistically

express their knowledge of the diversity, interdependence, and beauty of wildlife.

In 2025, more than 100 public, private and home-schooled South Carolina students participated. Competing in four grade groups (K-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12), they created visually compelling and biologically accurate drawings or paintings of eligible North American waterfowl species. Students were encouraged to include a conservation message with their artwork explaining what they learned from the program and to inspire others to participate in conservation.

In addition to twelve prize winners, an overall “Best of Show” was selected to represent South Carolina in the National Junior Duck Stamp Contest, where it competed with the winning entrants from all 50 states, the American Samoa and the Virgin Islands to become the 2023-2024 collective Federal Junior Duck Stamp.

Sold by the U.S. Postal Service and other vendors, all proceeds from the Stamp sales help support environmental and conservation education efforts.

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

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KIDS FOR CONSERVATION C H A R L E STO N C O. L I B R A RY

Sponsored by Dominion Energy The goal of SEWE’s KFC program is to promote wildlife and environmental conservation awareness in our youth in hopes they grow into conservation-minded adults. Sponsored by Dominion Energy, Berkeley and Dorchester counties.

The 2025 KFC winners can be viewed during the month of February. Poster, photography and poetry entries can be viewed at sewe.com. At the Library, birdhouses created by Tri-County high school students will be on exhibit.

Congratulations to the 2025 KFC Winners.

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VENUE OVERVIEW Charleston Place

GICLEES Giclees by a variety of SEWE artists will be available.

205 Meeting Street THE FINE ART GALLERY: ORIGINAL ARTWORK Over 75 SEWE painters and sculptors will display their work in the Fine Art Gallery and Grand Hall of the Charleston Place Hotel. As always, this is some of the finest work in the wildlife art genre, with a wide variety of styles, media and subject matter represented.

Enjoy getting to know the artists who will be with their work all weekend.

QUICK DRAW / SPEED SCULPT AND LIVE AUCTION A unique opportunity to watch the talented SEWE artists at work. Participating artists will have just one hour to create a piece from start to finish. The finished products will be on display before the live auction.

Drawing/Sculpting, Friday, 3 pm | Live Auction to follow | Fine Art Gallery & Grand Hall LIVE ART SERIES Featuring a live art events on SEWE Saturday in The Charleston Place. See online for full descriptions.

Blending Brushes Duet creations by SEWE’s talented painters.

Thursday, 3 pm **VIP Badge Required Pencil It In Pencil, scratchboard and graphite sketches Saturday, 3 pm

BROOKGREEN GARDENS DISCUSSION & DEMONSTRATION Join Robin Salmon for an American wildlife art conversation exploring Anna Hyatt Huntington (1876–1973): A Legacy of Sculpture, followed by a live demonstration with Bryan Rapp.

Friday, 2 pm GRAND HALLWAY: RED FOX FINE ART SPECIAL EXHIBIT Red Fox Fine Art, a leading gallery of sporting paintings and sculpture, based in Middleburg, VA, presents a special exhibit of American and British art.

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JEWELRY DESIGNERS Jewelry designers will showcase their selection of fine jewelry and accessories. Located at the top of the Grand Staircase to the right.

FINE SPORTING ARMS Fine Sporting Arms will be on display and available for purchase by highly regarded manufacturers and dealers on the second floor of The Charleston Place.

COLLECTION BY SEWE TICKETS AND SEWE SHOP Collection by SEWE is a shop including SEWE t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, tumblers, koozies, and one-of-a-kind historical SEWE offerings will be available. Additionally, SEWE day tickets may be purchased here. Located on the 2nd floor, first room on the left.

SEWE HEADQUARTERS VIP PROGRAM: PRIVATE PREVIEW HOURS Thursday, 1 - 5 pm | Friday & Saturday, 9 - 10 am. VIP only.

VIP SIGNATURE GALA & SALE Thursday, 7 pm | Fine Art Gallery & Grand Hall VIP LOUNGE VIP packages are available for pick up beginning at 10 AM on Tuesday, February 10 at Gallery by SEWE and then in the VIP lounge beginning at 12 PM on Thursday, February 12.

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.

Gallery by SEWE

205 Meeting Street, First Floor SEWE’s year-round art gallery and studio space showcasing some of the country’s finest wildlife artists and curated exhibitors. 1st floor, beside Meeting at Market.

VIP PACKET PICK UP VIP packages are available for pick up beginning at 10 AM on Tuesday, February 10 at Gallery by SEWE and then in the VIP lounge beginning at 12 PM on Thursday, February 12.

Gaillard Center 95 Calhoun Street

SEWE MARKETPLACE: A mix of creations by outstanding local, regional and national artisans and craftsmen including handcrafted furniture, woodworks, leather goods, jewelry, knife makers, metal works, photographers and more unique Southern made finds.

NATURE AND WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY WILDLIFE GIFTS & COLLECTIBLES KNIFE MAKERS

BUSCH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Busch Wildlife Sanctuary will introduce the wonders of the natural ecosystems and give SEWE attendees an up-close look at alligators, bobcats, foxes, birds of prey, snakes and much more.

Friday-Sunday, 11 am.

VIP LOUNGE: Beverages and light snacks will be available to Benefactors and Corporate Partners during show hours.

Brittlebank Park 185 Lockwood Drive DEMONSTRATIONS: SHEEP AND DUCK HERDING DEMOS Watch collies artfully muster sheep and ducks through various obstacles with only a whistle and a few commands.

Friday-Sunday, 10:30 am and 2 pm DOCKDOGS® COMPETITIONS Dogs of all kinds and skill levels will compete in various water jumping competitions and dueling demos NEW. “Waves” of competition will be held throughout the day all weekend with finals beginning at 3:30 pm on Sunday.

Friday & Saturday, 10 am - 5:30 pm | Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm

FURNISHINGS TICKETS / SEWE SHOP ON THE STAGE: JEFF CORWIN Television personality, author and conservationist, Jeff Corwin joins us once again to entertain and delight SEWE attendees with live animals at the Charleston Gaillard Center. Friday and Saturday, 2 pm.

RETRIEVER DEMONSTRATIONS WITH BOYKIN SPANIEL SOCIETY Dogs of various breeds and ages put on demonstrations of retrieving skills.

Friday-Sunday, 1 pm and 4:30 pm.

DOG DEMONSTRATIONS WITH WILDROSE KENNELS The Wildrose Brittish Labrador demo pack with professionals of canine nutrition, Purina Pro Plan®, will be presenting its unique, balanced training techniques for upland and waterfowl gundogs and adventure companions.

Friday-Sunday, 11:30 am and 3 pm

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EXHIBITORS AND VENDORS: TICKETS / SEWE SHOP SPORTING AND MARINE VILLAGE Nearly 50 vendors and exhibitors, including hunting, fishing and safari guides, and outdoor outfitters. Also included are exhibitors that focus on fishing, water sports and marine-based activities.

RAFFLE TENT Visit the raffle tent to purchase tickets and view exciting items including, but not limited to, outdoor products, excursions and fine sporting arms.

KID ZONE Bring the kids to enjoy pony and camel rides, an exotic petting zoo, inflatables, games and educational programs. In partnership with Charleston Parks Conservancy, hands-on learning stations will feature seedlings, soil ecosystems and composting for a fun and interactive experience.

QUAIL VILLAGE Quail Village at Brittlebank Park is led by the SC Bobwhite Initiative. This group of exhibitors is dedicated to reversing the decline of the bobwhite quail population and hopes to inspire property owners and managers, conservationists, and wildlife enthusiasts to be part of this once-in-a-generation challenge.

SOCIAL: LOWCOUNTRY SOCIAL Join us for an unforgettable Southern celebration featuring the finest local oysters, BBQ crafted by award-winning pitmasters, and live bluegrass music around the fire. Sip on drinks from the open bar as you take in the stars over Brittlebank Park.

Available at sewe.com, Saturday, 7:30 - 10:30 pm LIVE MUSIC Enjoy lively bluegrass music by the Bluestone Ramblers and other local artists throughout the weekend.

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VIP LOUNGE Beverages and light snacks will be available to Benefactors and Corporate Partners during show hours. Beer and wine only.

Charleston Marriott 170 Lockwood Drive

SPORTING SHOWROOM Visit the Sporting Showroom at the Charleston Marriott to meet carefully curated exhibitors and outfitters from around the world in a setting that allows for meaningful conversation and research that will delight discerning outdoorsmen and women.

Located on the 2nd floor.

LADIES LOUNGE Step into the Ladies Lounge at the Charleston Marriott. Open all weekend for a curated shopping experience featuring handcrafted hats, elevated Western wear, bespoke sporting apparel and luxe jewelry. Grab a drink, browse at your leisure and unwind in good company. Located in the Topaz

Room.

COPLEY FINE ART AUCTIONS DECOY EXHIBIT AND AUCTION PREVIEW Copley Fine Art Auctions, the nation’s premier decoy and sporting art auction house, will host its 2026 Winter Sale Auction Preview during SEWE. It will offer the opportunity to view and register to bid on world-class paintings, antique decoys and bird carvings. Items will be available to preview Friday through Sunday beginning at 10 am. Located in the Opal Room.

DECOYS A number of the most respected dealers of antique and working decoys will be exhibiting. Located in the Emerald Ballroom.

SPORTING ART ROADSHOW APPRAISAL DAYS Bring in your sporting art and decoys for a complementary review and appraisal with a specialist.

Appraisals will be provided by Copley Fine Art. Friday - Sunday, beginning at 10 am

SPECIAL LECTURE SERIES Join Copley Fine Art Auctions’ decoy specialist Colin S. McNair for an Introduction to American Bird Decoys Exhibit Tour.

Friday and Saturday, 11 am.

DECOY CARVING DEMONSTRATION NEW Immediately following the Lecture Series, experience a live decoy making demonstration with Mark McNair.

Carving.

Friday and Saturday, 11:30 am.

BEYOND THE PAGE: MODERN HUNTSMAN LIVE NEW Join us in the courtyard at the Charleston Marriott for a curated series of conversations featuring Modern Huntsman contributors — writers, photographers, and conservationists whose work bridges storytelling, stewardship, and the great outdoors.

3 pm Friday & 1 pm Saturday & Sunday EXCLUSIVE TRIPS AUCTION Are you looking for that once-in-a-lifetime hunt, landing your dream fish or your next family vacation?

If so, come join Ducks Unlimited and SEWE for an exclusive adventure and trip auction at the Charleston Marriott.

4 pm, Saturday VIP LOUNGE Beverages and light snacks will be available to Benefactors and Corporate Partners during show hours. Beer and wine only.

Marion Square Calhoun Street, between Meeting & King CENTER FOR BIRDS OF PREY FLIGHT DEMOS See incredible flight demos while learning about the important role raptors, such as falcons, eagles and hawks, play in our ecosystem.

Friday - Sunday, 10:30 am and 2 pm.

PURINA PRO PLAN® FLYING DISC DOG DEMONSTRATIONS The high-flying Purina Pro Plan® Performance Team is a collection of some of the world’s most athletic canines. Come watch the team perform amazing flying

disc routines.

Friday to Sunday at 1 pm and 4:30 pm.

NATIONAL MARINE MAMMAL FOUNDATION Stop by the NMMF tent to learn more about the conservation of marine mammals worldwide and participate in interactive Dolphin Doctor workshops.

Friday to Sunday at 12 pm TURTLE SURVIVAL ALLIANCE NEW Learn about turtle conservation and get an up-close look at these incredible reptiles. Their team will share insights into turtle habitats, threats and the global work being done to protect them.

Friday to Sunday at 3:30 pm DUCKS UNLIMITED LANDING Learn more about the conservation efforts of Ducks Unlimited in the Lowcountry and purchase exclusive Ducks Unlimited co-branded items from Filson, Gunner Kennels, Gokey/Mud River, YETI, and more.

CONSERVATION EXHIBITS The Conservation Tent, made possible through the support of the Henry and Sylvia Yaschick Foundation, Inc., will house conservation groups, with staff and volunteers present to educate attendees about their area of expertise and the services they provide.

FRESH ON THE MENU | CERTIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA: HOSTED BY THE LEE BROS. Watch more than a dozen of South Carolina’s greatest chefs, farmers, and home cooks demonstrate how to prepare some of their favorite recipes with locally grown and produced ingredients. Sample products from the producers, processors and vendors that make up the Certified SC program.

WILDLIFE GIFTS & COLLECTIBLES FURNISHINGS LIVE MUSIC Bluegrass music all weekend long in the center of the park.

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Charleston County Library 68 Calhoun Street

KIDS FOR CONSERVATION BIRDHOUSE DISPLAY, Sponsored by Dominion Energy SC JUNIOR DUCK STAMP DISPLAY, Sponsored

by Ducks Unlimited

Charleston Visitor Center 375 Meeting Street SEWE SOIREE A fun, casual party, the SEWE Soiree will feature a Lowcountry feast of oysters, BBQ, wild game, an open bar and live music. VIP event, by ticket only.

Saturday, 7 pm SEWE TICKETS & VISITOR INFORMATION

Garden & Gun 21 Magazine Street COCKTAILS & CONSERVATION WITH G&G Join Garden & Gun editor in chief David DiBenedetto as he sits down with fly-fishing guide, conservationist and musician Woody Platt for a wide-ranging conversation on the harmony between music and the outdoors.

Tickets available at sewe.com. Saturday, 2 pm.

Join Garden & Gun contributing editor T. Edward Nickens as he sits down with veteran fishing guide and conservation advocate Benny Blanco for an insightful conversation about life on the water and the power of protecting the places we love.

Tickets available at sewe.com.

Sunday, 2 pm.

Both of these events are hosted at the G&G offices in Charleston’s historic Cigar Factory and paired with creative cocktails and good company.

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Hotel Bennett 404 King Street BIRDS OF A FEATHER LADIES BRUNCH Presented by Norton + Hodges Elevate your weekend at the Birds of a Feather Ladies Brunch Benefit, presented by SEWE and Norton + Hodges, in the opulent Hotel Bennett.

This exclusive gathering promises an enchanting experience, featuring a three-course lunch paired with a premium bar, all in support of the Turtle Survival Alliance. Tickets available at sewe.com.

Saturday, 10 am.

DUCK CALLING CONTEST NEW From junior clinics to lively contests and the premier Lowcountry Calling Championship, this series celebrates tradition, talent and community.

Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm

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From the depths of the ocean to the peaks of the mountains, immerse yourself in a world of wildlife at the South Carolina Aquarium. Discover our state’s distinctive habitats and explore the Sea Turtle Care Center™ where sick and injured sea turtles are rehabilitated for release back to the wild!

Visit today! scaquarium.org

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2026 EXHIBITORS CHARLESTON PLACE Barnsley Resort Adairsville, GA barnsleyresort.com Gold Creations Fine Jewelry Charleston, SC goldcreationschas.com Mark Lexton marklexton.com Nancy Krause Monument, CO Norton + Hodges Charleston, SC nortonandhodges.com Palmetto Bluff Bluffton, SC palmettobluff.com CHARLESTON GAILLARD Ancesserie Letterpress Goods & Gifts Edgefield, SC Ancesserie.com Andrew Lee Design Auburn, AL andrewleedesigns.com Anna Irion Group Houston, TX annairion.com Ben & Lael, Inc. Nashville, TN benandlael.com Blue Crab Bay Co Melfa, VA Blue Moon Art Mt Pleasant, SC bluemoonart.gallery Brackish Charleston, SC brackish.com Bubba Knives Cleveland, GA bubbaknives.net Burls and Steel Johns Island, SC burlsandsteel.com

Cacky Rivers Photography LLC Mt. Pleasant, SC cackyriversphotography.com Cast A Way Carbon Hanahan, SC Castawaycarbon.com

Foxy Fossils Montgomery, AL Foxyfossils.com Grady Ervin Charleston, SC gradyervin.com

Charles Bear Photography Jacksonville, FL cbearphotography.com

Hendrix Handmade Allendale, SC Hendrixknives.com

Charleston Oyster Magnolias Charleston, SC

Hermosa Jewelry Mt. Pleasant, SC hermosajewelry.com

Clayton & Crume Louisville, KY claytonandcrume.com Copper Loft Design Lexington, SC Copperloftdesigns.com The Cultured Pearl of Charleston Charleston, SC Deals Columbia, SC Dear Southern Lady Auburn, AL dearsouthernlady.com Dixie Heartpine Prosperity, SC dixieheartpine.com EK Designs Summerville, SC Ekdesign.com Ermilio Clothiers Sag Harbor, NY Ermilioclothiers.com Estate Frames Dectur, GA estateframes.com Elby Mount Pleasant, SC shopelby.com Feathers Fly Montgomery, AL feathersfly.com Flint & Flame Melbourne, FL FlintandflameUSA.com

Hollifield Bamboo Fly Rods Sapphire, NC hollifieldbamboo.com Hook + Gaff Watch Company West Columbia, SC hookandgaff.com Hook N Hide Belts McClellanville, SC hooknhide.com Johnson Handcrafted Knives Edgefield, SC Johnsonhandcraftedknives.com Just Watch Me Charleston, SC justwatchmejewelry.com Kids on King Charleston, SC Lady Captain Rockport, TX Ladycaptain.com Landrum Tables Charleston, SC landrumtables.com Lillie Jane Media Mount Pleasant, SC lilliejanemedia.com Little fish BOATEAK Hilton Head Island, SC littlefishboateak.com Louisa Guild Jewelry Chattanooga, TN louisaguild.com Margerite & Motte Charleston, SC Margeriteandmotte.com

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Meadors Inc. North Charleston, SC meadorsmade.com

Southern Tribute Meggett, SC southerntributegifts.com

Asian Longhorned Beetle Hollywood, SC Clemson.edu.alb

Michael Watts Photography Augusta, GA michaelwattsphotography. smugmug.com

Stay Luggage Rack Charleston, SC stayluggageracks.com

Boykin Spaniel Rescue, Inc Boiling Springs, SC boykinspanielrescue.org

Surcee Jewelry Charleston, SC surceejewelry.com

BIPOC Outdoor Collective Atlanta, GA Bipocoutdoorcollective.org

Swells Charleston, SC shopswells.com

Bulls Bay Oyster Roasts McClellanville, SC bullsbayoysterroasts.com

Tide Hill Fairfield, CT Tidehill.com

C Lamb Creations Lumberton, NC

New World Cartography Green Pond, SC Newworldcartography.com Onward Reserve Atlanta, GA onwardreserve.com Page Custom Knives Aiken, SC pagecustomknives.com Plantation Candle Company Charleston, SC plantationcandlecompany.com Preservation Press Lafayette, LA preserve-press.com Primland Resort Meadows of Dan, VA aubergeresorts.com/primland Ron Stepp’s Yukon River Knives Travelers Rest, SC yukonriverknives.com Roots & Jones Raleigh, NC rootsandjones.com Saltwater Swaddles Charleston, SC saltwaterswaddles.com Sasanqua Lane Studio, Allie Charleston, SC

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Tom Boozer Yonges Island, SC Topped Hats Dallas, TX Toppedhats.com

Carolina Coonhound Rescue Charleston, SC Carolinacoonhoundrescue.com

Tropical Tapestry Pawleys Island tropicaltapestry.com

Charleston County Stormwater Charleston, SC

TSG Apparel Co. Charlotte, NC Thesportinggent.com

Charleston Parks Conservancy Charleston, SC charlestonparksconservancy.org

Weatherford Knife Company Galivants Ferry, SC weatherfordknifeco.com

Charleston Oyster Tables Charleston, SC Charlestonoystertables.com

William Henry McMinnville, OR Williamhenry.com

Charleston Soil and Water Conservation District N. Charleston, SC charlestonsoilwater conservationdistrict.com

Woody Brand Knives Easley, SC woodyhandmade.com

Scarlett’s Horse Metal Art Rock Hill, SC

Wren & Ivy Madison, MS wrenandivy.com

Scraps by Stradley Davison North Charleston, SC scraps.stradleydavidson.com

ZAGS Mt. Pleasant, SC zagslife.com

Sight Line Provisions Austin, TX Sightlineprovisions.com

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Southern Pine Swing Company Jacksonville, FL Southernpineswing.com

Cape Romain / US Fish & Wildlife Service Awendaw, SC fws.gov/refuge/cape-romain

Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy Louisville, KY ARCprotects.org

Center for Birds of Prey Awendaw, SC Thecenterforbirdsofprey.com Chene Gear Co Memphis, TN chenegear.com Clemson University Clemson, SC clemson.edu Coastal Conservation League Charleston, SC coastalconservationleague.org

Crew LaLa Charleston, SC crewlala.com

Certified SC Columbia, SC certifiedsc.com

Sallie’s Greatest Cameron, SC salliesgreatest.com

Dough Bowls by Van doughbowlsbyvan.com

Charleston Spice Company Charleston, SC Charlestonspice.com

Sea Island Organics Elderberry Charleston, SC seaislandorganics.com

Chipper Dog BBQ Charleston, SC chipperdogbbq.com

Sobremesa Mole And Salsas Mt. Pleasant, SC experiencesobremesa.com

Common Joy LLC Charleston, SC commonjoy.com

Tastee Treats Mt. Pleasant, SC tasteetreats-sc.com

Edisto Gold Honey St. George, SC edistogoldhoney.com

The Goatery at Kiawah River Johns Island, SC thegoateryatkiawahriver.com

ElJay Pretzels Pawleys Island, SC eljaypretzels.com

The Island Fudge Shoppe Hilton Head, SC islandfudge.com

Feelin’ Saucy Signature Sauces Pawleys Island, SC feelinsaucy.com

White House Farms Pawley’s Island, SC whitehousefarms.com

Freeman BBQ Sauce Co. LLC Denmark, SC facebook.com/ FreemansBBQSauce

WP Rawl Pelion, SC rawl.net

Firekettles Orangeburg, SC firekettles.com Firethorne Forge Blacksmiths McClellanville, SC firethorneforgeblacksmiths.com Girl Scout Troop 3321 Mt. Pleasant, SC Girlscoutsesc.org Grateful Golden Rescue Myrtle Beach, SC Ggrlc.org Hamby’s Catering Charleston, SC Hambycatering.com Lowcountry Dog Magazine Charleston, SC Lowcountrydog.com Lowcountry Land Trust Charleston, SC lowcountrylandtrust.org Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network N. Charleston, SC YLI Camps Pickens, SC Ylicamps.com Zeus Grill and Seafood Charleston, SC zeusgrillandseafood.com

CERTIFIED SC VENDORS AT MARION SQUARE Altman Farm and Mill Florence, SC altmanfarm.com Bohica Hot Sauce Florence, SC bohicapepperhut.com

CHARLESTON MARRIOTT Lowcountry Caviar Charleston, SC facebook.com/lowcountrycavsc Lowcountry Olive Oil Charleston, SC lowcountryoliveoil.com

African Game Hunts Raleigh, NC africangamehunts.com Alaskan Adventures Bellvue, CO alaskan-adventures.com

Mr. Poppers Kettle Korn & Gourmet Popcorn North Charleston, SC mrpopperskettlekorn.com

Almost Heaven Plantation Ridgeland, SC almostheavenplantation.com

Nanna’s Nuts Charleston, SC nannasnuts.com

American Sporting Classics Isle of Palms, SC americansportingclassics.com

Olinda Olives And Olive Oil Charleston, SC olindacharlestonblend.com

Anna Irion Group Houston, TX annairion.comfEs

Rollen’s Raw Grains Hardeeville, SC rollensrawgrains.com

Argentina Outfitters / Estancia Santa Rita Roswell, GA argentinaoutfitters.com

Sakhar Jams Columbia, SC sakharjams.com

BirdDog Washington, TX birddogit.com

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Carolina Custom Baits Mt. Pleasant, SC carolinacustombaits.com

Hollywood Farms, Inc Macon, GA hollywoodfarmsga.com

Robert Fraser Sporting and Southern Art Mount Pleasant, SC

Chambless Game Totes Pelham, GA chamblessgametotes

Hunting & Fishing Collectibles Altamonte Springs, FL Indian River Decoys Merritt Island, FL

Shi-awela Safaris CC Louis Trichardt, Limpopo shiawela.com

Choona Santa Rosa Beach, FL choonaclothing.com

Sierra Brava Argentina sierrabrava.com

Collectable Old Decoys Seabrook, SC facebook.com/southern. decoys7

Joe Engers/Decoy Magazine Lewes, DE decoymag.com

Copley Fine Art Auctions Pembroke, MA copleyart.com

Keibeb Safaris Keibeb, Namibia keibeb.com

Country Pursuits & Outfitters Bronx, NY cpoutfitters.com

LaGrange Leather Bristol, VA lagrangeleather.com

Craigsanquhar Estate Euless, TX craigsanquhar.com

Los Laureles Lodge Auburn, AL excitingoutdoors.com

Cumberland Estate New Kent, VA cumberlandestate.com

Marsh Hen Mill Edisto Island, SC marshhenmill.com

Thwane Safaris Namibia and South Africa Namibia, South Africa thwanesafarisafrica.com

Davidson River Outfitters Pisgah Forest, NC davidsonflyfishing.com

Norton + Hodges Charleston, SC nortonandhodges.com

Topped Hats Dallas, TX toppedhats.com

Estancia Clothing San Antonio, TX estanciaclothing.com

Pampa High Adventures Caba, Buenos Aires, Argentina pampaadventures.com

Untamed Angling Brazil Bluffton, SC uangling.com

Field Traditions Sarasota, FL fieldtraditions.com

Parnell Outdoors Parsons, KS parnelloutdoors.com

Wings Inc. Charleston, SC wingsport.com

Gamka Safaris Western Cape, South Africa gamkasafaris.co.za

Prairie Waterfowl Co. Carseland, Alberta prairiewaterfowlco.com

Wild Wing Safaris Winterton, KwaZulu Natal wildwingsafaris.com

Glen Dene Hunting & Fishing New Zealand New Zealand glendenehunting.com

Prairie Wildlife Preserve West Point, MS prairiewildlife.com

Wintershoek Safaris South Africa wintershoeksafaris.com

Pyke Gear Grand Haven, MI pykegear.com

Whitten Gun Cases Pipestem, WV whittenguncases.com

Red Stag Hunting NZ Fairlie, New Zealand redstaghuntingnz.com

Wyatt Outdoors Livingston, MT wyattoutdoors.com

Guyette and Deeter Freeport, ME guyetteanddeeter.com

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Jarrett Rifles Inc Jackson, SC jarrettrifles.com

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South Paraná Outfitters Dothan, AL southparanaoutfitters.com Southern Sky Adventures Raleigh, NC southernskyadventures.com Sporting Classics Columbia, SC sportingclassics.com The Safaris of Graham Jones Rooiberg, Limpopo thesafarisofgrahamjones.com

BRITTLEBANK PARK 4 Corners Costa Rica 4cornerscoastarica.com Acute Angling Meridian, ID acuteangling.com AFM Real Estate / American Forest Management Charlotte, NC americanforestmanagement. com AgSouth Farm Credit Statesboro, GA agsouthfc.com

Brown Land + Plantation Advisors Spartanburg, SC riceandducks.com Charleston Kettle Corn Summerville, SC Charleston Safari Club Charleston, SC Charlestonsafariclub.org Compass South Land Sales Walterboro, SC Compasssouthlandsales.com Crosby Land Company, Inc. Walterboro, SC Crosbylandco.com

Alaska Outfitters DB Bar D Outfitters Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Mills River, NC Missula, MT dbbard.com backcountryhunters.org Diamond Bird Dogs Ball and Buck Notasulga, AL Logan, UT Diamondbirddogs.com Ballandbuck.com Dixie Decoys Barbour Winston-Salem, NC barbour.com/us/ dixiedecoys.com Big Lake Outdoor Products Elloree, SC biglakeoutdoorproducts.com Bird Buggy Leesburg, GA Birdbuggy.com

Dirt Road Design Dixie Heartpine Prosperity, SC dixieheartpine.com Dock Dogs dockdogs.com

Blanchard Equipment Blanchardequipment.com

Dogtra Garden Grove, CA Blue Boyou Lodge of Guatemala dogtra.com Iztapa, Guatemala Dubarry of Ireland Bluestone Ramblers Nottingham, PA Charleston, SC dubarry.com/us Thebluestoneramblers.com Duck Head Bost Tune Up & Argo ATV Sales Duckhead.com LLC Rockwell, NC Ducks Unlimited Atvargo.com Ducks.org Brays Island Plantation Sheldon, SC braysisland.com

Fairfax & Favor United Kingdom fairfaxandfavor.com

Broomsedge Rod & Gun Soperton, GA broomsedgerodandgun.com

Frontiers International Travel Gibsonia, PA frontierstravel.com

Gray’s Sporting Journal Grayssportingjournal.com GRILLKILT Charleston, SC grillkilt.com Gunner Kennels Nashville, TN Gunner.com Hayden Outdoors Real Estate Windsor, CO Haydenoutdoors.com Heybo Outdoors Chester, SC Heybooutdoors.com High N’ Dr Belle Haven, VA Hndoutdoors.com Huff Creek Properties - NAI Earle Furman Greenville, SC huffcreekproperties.com Jon Kohler Tallahassee, FL Jonkohler.com John Tanner Calls Hemingway, SC johntannercalls.com K-9 Trading Post Cumming, GA K9trading.com Kevin’s Fine Outdoor Gear & Apparel Thomasville, GA kevinscatalog.com Killum Calls Moyock, SC Longleaf Alliance Andalusia, AL Longleafalliance.com Madison Creek Outfitters Greer, SC madisoncreekoutfitters.com Marolina Outdoor Charleston, SC marolina.com

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Marine Bean Willmington, SC Themarinebean.com

Short Cut Custom Calls Halifax, NC shortcustomcalls.com

Tideline Outfitters Matthews, NC Tidelineoutfitters.com

Maui Jim Lahaina, Maui mauijim.com

Smithey Ironware North Charleston, SC smithey.com

Tito’s Vodka Titosvodka.com

Migra Ammunitions Charleston, SC migraammunitions.com

SORD Fishing Products Santa Rosa Beach, FL Sordfishingproducts.com

Monti Coolers Charleston, SC Monticoolers.com

South Carolina Bobwhite Initiative/SCDNR Columbia, SC Scbobwhites.com

OnX Hunt Missoula, MT Onxmaps.com Oris oris.ch/

Turtlebox Audio Houston, TX Turtleboxaudio.com Upland Gun Company Remer, MN Uplandguncompany.com Vodka For Dog People titosvodka.com/dogs

South Carolina Prescribed Fire Council Bishopville, SC Scpfc.weebly.com

Westbrook Moody Outdoors North Charleston, SC Redneckblinds.com

Palmetto Gun Dogs Rembert, SC

South Carolina Quail Forever Mt. Pleasant, SC Scquailforever.org

Whiskey & Whitetails N. Charleston, SC whiskeyandwhitetails.com

Pecos Outdoor Austin, TX pecosoutdoor.com

South Carolina Trout Unlimited Columbia, SC Saludatu.org

Wild Fly Productions Charlotte, NC wild-fly.com

Purina purina.com

South Carolina Waterfowl Camp Woodie Pinewood, SC Wildlifecenter.org

Williams Knife Company Birmingham, AL williamsknife.com

Over Under Clothiers Jacksonville, FL overunderclothing.com

SC DNR Columbia, SC dnr.sc.gov SC Trout Unlimited Irmo, SC saludatu.org SearocK Orange, VA babysearock.com

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South Carolina Coastal Fishing Guide Association Charleston, SC

Tom Beckbe Irondale, AL tombeckbe.com

Southern Point Co Columbia, SC southernpointco.com Southern Wildlife Company Goldsboro, NC souwild.com Sparrow & Kennedy Sparrowkennedy.com

Sequoia Springs, Inc Orange, VA sequoiaspringsinc.com

T&T Original Kettle Korn Charleston, SC

Set Fly Fishing Charlotte, NC setflyfishing.com

The Caterer Charleston, SC Thecatererofcharleston.com

Shades of Charleston Mt. Pleasant, SC shadesofcharleston.com

The Duck Boat Company East Dennis, MA TDBco.com

Williams Knives williamsknife.com Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures Bozeman, MT yellowdogflyfishing.com

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Peter M. Insabella Rama Family Robert Pratt SC Ministry of Rum Sully and Gordon Beckham Thomas & Haley Webster Todd Crosby & Dr. Melissa Crosby Todd J Andrews Tom Hancher Tommy and Christine McGee GALA BENEFACTOR Al Johnson Alexander Hall Ben and Rebecca Seegars Bill and Susan Borg Bob Beard M.D. Brian and Carol Eidt Cara Caven Charles & Joanne Johnson Chris & Lauren Magaldi Custom Fabrication & Sandblasting, Inc. Dave and BardbParker David and Lucia Miles David Savard and Helen Savard Elizabeth & Elliott Botzis Fran Griffiths Gordon Townsend Hugh and Kelley Myrick Jake and Mary Catherine Hanson Jamie Lominack Jason and Elizabeth Curry Jeff and Theresa Oliver John and Tish Campbell Josh Dix Karen and Larry Deese Kukulka Family Leigh Marlowe Lillie Simpson Margaux & Matthew Kaynard Mary Alice & Craig Miller Matt & Ginn Utley Melissa Milanak Mr. and Mrs. Michael G McShane

Mr. And Mrs. Miles Ruffin Mr. Kip Hooker and Dr. Valerie Sessions Ms. Michel V. Faliero Paul & Melissa Keiswetter Robert Garrett Salthouse Catering Sarah Corley Events Simons Family Steve and Kathy Berry T. Richard Litton, Jr. & Dr. Audra M. Bullock Taylor Thompson The Rev. and Mrs. Timothy M. Winkler Sr. The Sportsman’s Corner - Athol, MA The Wilson Family Todd Gaul Trey & Kallie Bryant SOIREE BENEFACTOR Alpha Medical and Spinal Care Atlantic Coast Marine Bain and Jennifer Chandler Barbara and Todd Davenport Barry & Cynde Covington Blake and Georgia Keck Bobby and Lalio Pereyo Brett Taylor Brian and Lisa Keck Broomstraw Plantation Ltd. Co. Bryan & Susan Lewis Caroline Simpson Cason and Jessica Hund Chandler Keck and Kamryn Taylor Charleston Leaders, Ruthann and Wally Hipps Charleston Safari Club Christopher and Erin East Claire and Tim Batsaikhan Colonel Justin Daubert Colt Powell Connie Buffington Craig & Cheryl Tresher Dave and Shelby Selner

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The Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation, a Charleston, SC-based charitable foundation, was created by the long-time Charleston residents as a means to sustain the secular and Jewish values that the Yaschiks embraced in their lifetimes. Sylvia and Henry Yaschik were grateful for the opportunities afforded them and the Foundation became the vehicle for providing opportunities to others. Their legacy of charity and philanthropy continues in their absence.

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At Palmetto Bluff, life begins with the land—a place where nature’s contrasts create harmony. Steadfast maritime forests rise tall with quiet strength while the Inland Waterway weaves a fluid trail, connecting you to the community of this extraordinary place. Paths cross often, turning neighbors into friends and fleeting moments into memories.

Glide along the waterways, relax by the pool, lose yourself in wellness pursuits, or golf with neighbors—Palmetto Bluff offers an ownership experience rich with opportunities, bringing you closer to nature and community every day.

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