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The Mega Conservation Education Raffle Huge Success: Nets $574,531 for Conservation Education and Veteran Family Scholarships

Posted on: Jun 01, 2023

PINEWOOD, S.C. (May 30th, 2023) Thirty happy winners from 20 different states won nearly $300,000 in prizes donated by a list of supporters and contributors in the outdoor space and beyond. “We owe the success of this conservation raffle to the incredible support of our Premier Supporter, Palmetto State Armory, plus an awesome team of contributors and raffle ticket purchasers,” said David Wielicki, South Carolina Waterfowl Association, Chief Executive Officer. Fifty percent of the net income ($287, 265.50) will be placed in the SCWA Foundation to fund annual scholarships for Veterans, their children and grandchildren to attend weekend parent/child Outdoor Heritage Events. These events include duck, dove and deer hunts, fishing tournaments, shooting clinics and other outdoor skills weekend camp programs at the SCWA Wildlife Education Center (WEC). The other fifty percent of the net income from the MCER will be used to help expand the Nation’s leading conservation education center, the SCWA Wildlife Education Center. These funds were recently used to help purchase the 140-acre Barwick tract. This property is adjacent to the WEC and expands the 1,374 acre WEC to the edge of Lake Marion. The property will be home to a new Wildlife Management Apprentice/Instructor Campus, two sporting clays courses, nature trails and wildlife habitat demonstration areas. SCWA greatly appreciates the support of everyone who purchased a raffle ticket in the Mega Conservation Education Raffle. Stay tuned to the next big raffle announcement. Please join us in congratulating the following list of 2023 Mega Conservation Education Raffle Winners: Ram 1500 Crew Cab Built to Serve Edition Truck: Mark Vaugh Bentley Pontoons 2023 Fish 223 Fish-N-Cruise 140 Hp Suzuki: David L. Michael Harley Davidson Pan American Motorcycle: Gregory Goines New Zealand Red Stag Hunt: Kenneth Chabot Wild Wildebeest South African Safari for Four: Jared Skelton Palmetto State Armory $10,000 gift card: Robert C. Day Rack and Reel Outfitters Montana Elk and Mule Deer Hunt: Michael Short Jarret Legendary Beanfield Rifle: Thomas Westmoreland Wyboo Custom Gunworks Rifle: Kendall Adams Saskatchewan Snow Goose Hunt: Matthew Holt Alberta Duck and Goose Hunt: John Winesette South Carolina Whitetail Deer/Hog Hunt: Andree Barra Casa Carolina Costa Rica House Rental: Lucas Wall Palmetto State Armory $5,000 Gift Card: Justin Chew Wings Inc. Mexico White Wing Dove Hunt: David Lesko Pampa Adventures Argentina Duck, Dove, and Perdiz Hunt: Kieth Daniel South Carolina Duck Hunt: Charlie Brunton South Dakota Prairie Dog Hunt: Shawn Sousley Argentina Black Buck Hunt: Tommy Grainger Costa Rica Bahia Rica Fishing Trip: Joe McCutchen Edisto Island South Carolina House Rental: Joseph Heeps Palmetto State Armory 2,500 Gift Card: Anthony Massey Palmetto State Armory $2,500 Gift Card: Brandon Clark Palmetto State Armory $2,500 Gift Card: Jesse Howser Palmetto State Armory $2,500 Gift Card: Matt Redecker Palmetto State Armory $2,500 Gift Card: Nicholas Austin Palmetto State Armory $2,500 Gift Card: Roland Ginelsa BirdFest Bluegrass Festival Deluxe VIP Weekend for 4 People: Stephen L. Robinson Spotttail Charters 4 Person 2 Day SC Inshore Fishing Trip: Donald Scott Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) Benefactor Soiree Package: Jason Keskemety   The South Carolina Waterfowl Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that exists to enhance and perpetuate South Carolina’s wildlife heritage through education and habitat conservation.   ###   Media Contact: Maria Hackney Communications Director communications@scwa.org (803) 825-8078