Lake Erie 3 Bird Rig
Judges Jim Frankowski, Jon Jones and Bob Lund 1st 2nd 3rd Best of Show Gary Joe Bryan Gary Hanson Jeff Galat Pied Billed Grebe Red Breasted Merganser Long Tailed Duck Lake Erie Singles Judges Jim Frankowski, Jon Jones and Bob Lund Marsh Mallard George Keller George Keller Pintail Andrew White Gary Hanson Jim Brace Wood Duck Kevin Malberg Ron Kurkowski Jim Alter Green Wing Teal Gary Hanson Cinnamon Teal Grant Wordick Widgeon Gary Hanson Gadwall George Keller Best of Marsh Gary Hanson George Keller Gary Hanson Widgeon Gadwall Green Wing Teal Diver Canvasback George Keller Jeff Galat Daniel Wise Redhead George Keller John Nelson John Nelson Scaup Ron Kurkowski Garrett Secord Daniel Wise Bufflehead Ron Kurkowski Blaine Meyse Daniel Wishe Goldeneye George Keller Blain Meyse Ron Kurkowski Hooded Merganser Ron Kurkowski Blaine Meyse Bruce DiVaccaro Ring Neck Jeff Thomas Kevin Malberg Daniel Wise Ruddy Duck Ron Kurkowsi Andrew White Daniel Whise Long Tailed Duck Gary Joe Bryan Jeff Galat Jeff Galat Red Breasted and Common Mergansers Gary Hanson George Keller Ron Kurkoski Scoter Blaine Meyse Daniel Wise Best of Divers Ron Kurkowski Ron Kurkowski Ron Kurkowsi Hooded Merganser Scaup Ruddy Duck Confidence Grebe Gary Joe Byran Snow and Blue Goose Ron Kurkowski Grant Wardick Jeff Galat Gull Ron Kurkowski Best Confidence Gary Joe Byran Ron Kurkowski Ron Kurkowski Grebe Blue Goose Gull Best of Show Gary Hanson Ron Kurkowski Gary Joe Bryan Widgeon Hooded Merganser Grebe Hunting Decoy Open Judges Andrea Tibbets, Bruce DiVaccaro and Gary Joe Bryan Marsh Mallard Jon Jones Black Duck Rick Saunders Bob Nelson Wood Duck Jon Jones Rick Saunders Green Wing Steve Secord Widgeon Tom Serwell Jim Brace Gadwall Bob Nelson Widgeon Gary Hanson Jim Kirby Best of Marsh Jon Jones Bob Nelson Rick Saunders Mallard Gadwall Black Duck Diver Redhead Jon Jones Scaup Tom Serwall Hooded Merganser Jim Brace Long Tailed Duck Gary Joe Bryan Red Breasted Rick Saunders Best of Diver Jon Jones Rick Saunders Jim Brace Red Head Red Breasted Merganser Hooded Merganser Best of Show Jon Jones Jon Jones Bob Nelson Mallard Redhead Gadwall Working Class Novice Judges Steve Secord, George Keller and Andrea Tibbets Marsh Pintail Ted Fisher Green Wing Teal Ted Fisher Shoveler Ted Fisher Best of Marsh Ted Fisher Ted Fisher Ted Fisher Diver Canvasback Ted Fisher Bufflehead Ted Fisher Hooded Merganser Ted Fisher Ring Neck Vincent Lori Best Diver Vincent Lori Ted Fisher Ted Fisher Vincent Lori Ring Neck Canvasback Hooded Merganser Best of Show Vincent Lori Ted Fisher Ted Fisher Ring Neck Canvas Back Green Wing Shorebird Judges Gary Joe Bryan, Jon Jones and Bob Lund Bruce DiVaccaro George Keller Dennis Roberts Best of Show Hudsonian Godwit Black Necked Slilt Semi Palmated Plover |
Best Lake Erie Single by Gary Hanson
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Best 3 Bird Rig by Gary Joe Bryan
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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 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. |
