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2026 Decoy Carving Competition
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Washington Brant Foundation will host our annual fundraiser celebration with the 2026 Puget Sound Open Decoy Carving Competition, featuring entries from across the US. We are proud to welcome renown carvers to our community to share their expertise. Competition classes will include Youth/Novice, Open Working, Special Mini, Brant, and WA Ducks Unlimited decoy class. Enjoy judging in the water tank along with displays by WA Waterfowl Association, Ducks Unlimited, and antique traders. Competition decoys, outdoor swag, and raffle prizes will be available. Funds generated will support our scholarship program and public outreach, which includes decoy carving classes offered through Burlington Parks and Recreation.
Washington brant foundation
Our Mission.
The Washington Brant Foundation is an all volunteer, 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization founded in 2001 to raise awareness of the unique Brant goose and its habitat. The mission is to promote the conservation and responsible management of Brant and other marine species in the Pacific Flyway through sponsorship of scientific research, education, and habitat enhancement programs.
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Scholarships?
The Washington Brant Foundation is an all volunteer, 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization founded in 2001 to raise awareness of the unique Brant goose and its habitat. The mission is to promote the conservation and responsible management of Brant and other marine species in the Pacific Flyway through sponsorship of scientific research, education, and habitat enhancement programs. Through the mission objective of Education, the Washington Brant Foundation is pleased and excited to announce the offering of the David Hagerbaumer, Gary Fisher, and Bud Kannenberg scholarships to students pursuing careers in wildlife management and conservation focused on Waterfowl.