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First Place Judges' Choice Jeffrey Michael Samudosky:  The Pack. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
First Place Judges' Choice Jeffrey Michael Samudosky: The Pack
2021 Chainsaw Carving Championship - Sunday
September 16, 2021

The fifth annual Chainsaw Carving Championship wrapped up Sunday, September 12, with carvers putting finishing touches on their carvings for judging and completing one last quick carve for the auction at the end of the day.

Jeff Samudosky took first place judges' choice for his wolf carving he named "The Pack." Second place was awarded to Tomas Vrba for his beautiful Koi. Third place went to Joe Dussia for his mama cougar and cub. All are exceptional displays of artistic talent, along with all the other entries for this year's show. Steven Higgins won the People's Choice award.

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Tomas Vrba's Koi. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Tomas Vrba's Koi

Joe Dussia's entry. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Joe Dussia's entry

Jeffrey's workspace. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Jeffrey's workspace

Alex Pricob: Happy Big Foot . Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Alex Pricob: Happy Big Foot

Alex works on his quick carve. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Alex works on his quick carve

One of many works for sale. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
One of many works for sale

Denny Henson's bears. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Denny Henson's bears

Finishing touches. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Finishing touches

Thor's intently working. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Thor's intently working

Thor's bench. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Thor's bench

Thor's creatively unexpected ideas. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Thor's creatively unexpected ideas

Tomas starts his quick carve. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Tomas starts his quick carve

Tomas's wood and metal sculptures. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Tomas's wood and metal sculptures

Mark at work. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Mark at work

Mark Colp's beautiful bench. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Mark Colp's beautiful bench

The bear. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
The bear

The elk. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
The elk

The eagle. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
The eagle

Jeffrey's quick carve. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Jeffrey's quick carve

Jeffrey's wolves. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Jeffrey's wolves

George Lkhagvadorj's judged piece. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
George Lkhagvadorj's judged piece

Other side. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Other side

George's quick carve. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
George's quick carve

Moving Dennis's elk to the auction area. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Moving Dennis's elk to the auction area

Marina Cole's carving. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Marina Cole's carving

Marina gets started on her quick carve. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Marina gets started on her quick carve

Jenny Tanner: Libby Siren . Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Jenny Tanner: Libby Siren

Jenny's thinking. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Jenny's thinking

Todd Coats has an angry bear. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Todd Coats has an angry bear

Todd starts his quick carve. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Todd starts his quick carve

Joe works on an eagle. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Joe works on an eagle

Josh's quick carve. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Josh's quick carve

Josh Blewitt's carving. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Josh Blewitt's carving

Molly at work. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Molly at work

Molly Wiste: Spirit of the Water . Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Molly Wiste: Spirit of the Water

Other side. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Other side

Dennis starts his quick carve. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Dennis starts his quick carve

Dennis Beach's impressive elk. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Dennis Beach's impressive elk

Bongo Love's sea life. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Bongo Love's sea life

Bongo contemplates his quick carve. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Bongo contemplates his quick carve

Tristin's quick carve. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Tristin's quick carve

Tristin Lemmons and his inventive Undead Gunslinger. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Tristin Lemmons and his inventive Undead Gunslinger

Jeff May's sculpture. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Jeff May's sculpture

Jeff's organized. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Jeff's organized

An impressive sculpture for sale. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
An impressive sculpture for sale

Carol works on her quick carve. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Carol works on her quick carve

Carol Whitbeck's bear. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Carol Whitbeck's bear

Steve Backus keeps things going. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Steve Backus keeps things going

Jacob at work. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Jacob at work

Jacob Lucas's entry. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Jacob Lucas's entry

Steve talks to the judges. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Steve talks to the judges

Judging. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Judging

Judging Jacob's woodland fantasy. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Judging Jacob's woodland fantasy

Ryan's quick carve bear taking shape. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Ryan's quick carve bear taking shape

Ryan Villier's sense of humor. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Ryan Villier's sense of humor

Another view. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Another view

Steven works his magic. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Steven works his magic

Steven Higgins: Pipe Dream. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Steven Higgins: Pipe Dream

All around. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
All around

Donald Benson works on a quick carve. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Donald Benson works on a quick carve

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