Anyone know of any bird carving competitions worth a hoot?

Submitted by CMD on 7/1/06 at 4:37 AM. ( ) 71.199.41.186

I have recently gotten into bird carving (wwod) but I cannot find any competitions that I have ever heard of. Do they have an entry at the NTA conventions for carved birds?

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Ward Museum

This response submitted by Wil on 7/1/06 at 9:21 AM. ( ) 71.200.118.7

CMD, One of the best (if not the best) carving competition is run by the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art in Salisbury MD. They hold a big World championship cometition each April in Ocean City MD. There are several levels of Competition in decorative lifesize, miniatures, smoothies and gunning rigs. Go to www. wardmuseum.org for more info.


there are national competitions

This response submitted by jon on 7/1/06 at 1:23 PM. ( ) 24.163.197.6

that occur throughout the year. offhand I cant remember the name. My father belongs to a carving club with several competition carvers. I will talk to him and repost when I know more.


Also check here

This response submitted by Kirk on 7/3/06 at 2:28 AM. ( ) 68.96.140.183

Besides the Ward competition, IWCA has numerous shows around the country. Here's their link
http://www.iwfca.com/

Kirk


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