Jim Manning and Jim Frankowski working the tank!

2017 Best of Show Winners

SHOW RESULTS

HUNTING DECOY NOVICE
Best of Show - Peter Johnson
2nd Best of Show - Steve Zollar
3rd Best of Show - Steve Zollar

HUNTING DECOY OPEN
Best of Show Jon Jones
2nd Best of show Jon Jones
3rd Besto of Show Jon Jones

Shorebird
Best of Show Bruce DiVaccaro
2nd Best of Show - Gary Joe Bryan
3rd Best of Show - Gary Joe Bryan

3 Bird Rig
Best of show - Gary Hanson
2nd Best of Show - Garret Secord
3rd Best of Show - Lloyd Kimmen

LAKE ERIE SINGLES
Best of Show - George Keller
2nd Best of Show - Gary Hanson
3rd Best of Show - George Keller

Marsh
Best of Marsh - George Keller
2nd Best of Marsh - Gary Hanson
3rd Best of Marsh - Jon Jones

Diver
Best Diver - George Keller
2nd Best Diver - Gary Joe Bryan
3rd Best Diver - George Keller

Confidence
Best Confidence - Steve Cogar
2nd Best Confidence - Gary Hanson
3rd Best Confidence -Sue Kimmen
For Immediate Release:
Maumee Bay Carvers Association

Decoy Show and Swap & Sell Meet
Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, 9a.m.
Magee Marsh Visitor Center
West State Route 2, Oak Harbor, OH 43449

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Steve Secord, Maumee Bay Carvers President
3443 Glynn Dr., Toledo, OH 43614
419-262-2767
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

The public is invited to attend the Maumee Bay Carvers Association 42nd Annual Decoy Show and Swap & Sell Meet, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at the Magee Marsh Visitor Center, 13299 West State Route 2, Oak Harbor, OH 43449, rain or shine.

Carvers of all skill levels are encouraged to compete by entering their working decoys and shorebirds which will be judged and awarded cash prizes and medallions. Entries in three of the contests, Lake Erie Singles, Pairs, and IWCA style Working Class are floated in a water-filled tank. The working shorebirds are stick-mounted on a base. There is a small entry fee for the competition.

This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to view beautifully carved decoys and shorebirds made by hand in the tradition of the American hunting style decoy. Last year in 2023, carvers from Michigan, Indiana and Ohio entered over 50 decoys.

Registration for carvers begins at 9 a.m. and judging follows registration.

A Sell & Swap meet will also be held. Bring your hunting items, decoys, carving items, wood supplies, etc., to sell or trade. There is no cost and bring your own tables.

Admission to the show is free, and the newly renovated Magee Marsh Sportsmen's Migratory Bird Center will also be open. The museum features decoys on display made by Ohio renown carvers including “Buckeye” Joe Wooster. The collection is considered to be one of the most comprehensive displays representing Ohio decoy carvers.

Visit www.maumeebaycarvers.com for the rules and awards.

Over 40 years ago, the Maumee Bay Carvers Association was organized with the purpose to promote, preserve and mentor the art form and tradition of carving and painting waterfowl. Whether you are a beginner or advanced carver, we invite you to attend our free Wednesday carve-along sessions held at the Waterville Public Library, 800 Michigan Ave, Waterville, OH 43566, 3:30 to 5:30.
“Bring along your current project or we will help you get started with carving tips, advice and lots of fun,” said Steve Secord, president.