SEWE Cocktails & Conservation 2021

During the 2023 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, Garden and Gun hosted guests at the magazine’s Cigar Factory offices for two conservation-centered discussions. On Saturday, G&G editor-in-chief David DiBenedetto joined speaker Durrell Smith, founder of the Minority Outdoor Alliance, and on Sunday, G&G contributing editor T. Edward Nickens spoke with Dr. Jennifer Rehage, director of the Rehage Laboratory of Coastal Fish Ecology & Fisheries. Throughout the event, guests were invited to enjoy custom cigars from Brumbaugh’s Lounge as well as cocktails.

A portion of the event proceeds were donated to the Minority Outdoor Alliance and the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust.

Special thanks to:
SEWE
Brumbaugh’s
Durrell Smith
Dr. Jennifer Rehage
Duck Head

February 23, 2023

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Guests arrive at the historic Cigar Factory for the first Cocktails & Conservation of the weekend.

Photo: Alexandra Schubert

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In the Brumbaugh’s Lounge, guests were invited to preview furniture from the Fort Worth, Texas, retailer.

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Guests enjoy drinks and explore the G&G offices before the conversation starts.

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G&G editor-in-chief David DiBenedetto and Cocktails & Conservation guest speaker Durrell Smith discuss bird dog training and sporting inclusion.

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From left: Duck Head Lead Marketing Associate Erica Whitfield with James Kokalis, Duck Head Senior Brand Manager, and Leslie Stanford, Duck Head Senior Designer.

Photo: Alexandra Schubert