If you have spent any time in mountain towns or rustic-themed gift shops, you have probably noticed charming animals and objects carved from wood. These crafts are known as chainsaw carvings because they are created by talented woodworkers who cut the figures out of dead trees. The most popular carving of this type is the chainsaw bear.

Creating a chainsaw bear takes much talent and woodworking skill. They have become so popular that there are now entire courses developed around teaching the craft. Though many woodworkers create chainsaw bears simply for their personal enjoyment, it can also prove to be a lucrative hobby. The industry is experiencing significant growth and is able to support independent chainsaw carving businesses located all over the country.

The Perfect Gift

Searching for the perfect gift for the family member who has retired to a rustic cabin in the mountains or for the nature-loving friend who can't get enough of the outdoors? Chainsaw bears make a great gift and the fact that each bear is unique guarantees that your gift will be one of a kind. No risk of giving Uncle Bob the same thing that someone else gave him last Christmas!

Chainsaw bears are available in a variety of styles and sizes from a cub with his nose in a honey jar to a black bear gripping a salmon in his impressively large paw. They are also often seen placed in front of a home to welcome guests and visitors. Prices of these crafts can range from around $100 for a carving of a bear's face into a short stump to more than $5000 for an eight-foot tall grizzly.