The Youth Mentoring Program of the Maumee Bay Carvers

Strongsville Special Piping Plover Contest

The best of show winner Piping Plover was Tim Kleman 10 grade , 2nd best was 
Sara Clark, 12 grade and Andy Crowe 3rd best, 11 grade!

Blue Ribbon Winners  include were:
Ricky Rios, Grade 12 and
his entry was Ruddy Turnstone
All  the rest of entries were Piping
Plovers

Tasha Quaintance Grade 11
Kim  Adler, Grade 11
Anthony
Zmarzly, 5th Grade
Jackson Triggs, 2nd  Grade
Liam Triggs,
Kindergraden

Now on the Worlds in Ocean City!

There were 7 students of 21 that placed well in Junior Duck Stamp  Competition.

Bowling Green High School Students Working on Piping
Plover Carving

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A grade school student working on his piping plover

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Some 20 high school and grade school students began the process of carving a Piping Plover on December 12, 2012!  Most of the students did a great job in carving the Piping Plover!  Their next step is to finish carving, sand, add an eye and then seal the bird on January 7, 2013! 
The group leaders of this project are Lloyd Triggs, Art Teacher, Bowling Green High School, Steve and Garrett Secord and Bob Lund of the Maumee Bay Carvers!
When this project is complete the carvings will travel to Ward World Competition for judging in the youth contest in April of 2013!
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.