Maumee Bay Carvers
39th Annual Decoy Show
Sunday,  Sept. 8, 2019
Pearson Metropark
761 Lallendorf Rd., Oregon OH., 43616
(just north of Navarre Ave., St. Rt. 2)
East of Toledo, West of Oak Harbor, OH.

Contest Registration 8 am. to 10 am. with judging to follow.

In partnership with the Toledo Metroparks 2019 Waterfowl Festival, the Maumee Bay Carvers Association is holding its 39th Annual Decoy Show  Pearson Metropark located in Oregon, OH., 43616. 

"It's a jam packed day of everything outdoors." In addition to the Maumee Bay Carvers, the Ohio Hunting Retriever Club will be featuring retrieving demos along with an opportunity for your dog to retrieve. Visitors will find a variety of watercraft, wildlife, duck decoys, taxidermy, duck calling demonstrations, Ducks Unlimited and much more. There's something for everyone; dog lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and hunters alike. This is a family friendly event and dogs are welcome! Free admission!
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Contest Registration 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. with judging to follow.

​Downloadable Entry Form 
For your convenience, click here on this link and print out the entry form. Complete the form and bring it with you to the show. 

​2019Awards:
Working Class / IWCA Style Decoy Contest:

Open Class: 
Best of Show: $100, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Best of Show, Medallions
Best of Category: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place species winners, Ribbons
Novice Class: Best of Show, 2nd, 3rd place, Medallions
Best of Category: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place species winners, Ribbons
Youth Class: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medallion

Lake Erie Singles Contest:
Open Class: Best of Show $100, 2nd and 3rd Best of Show, Medallions
Best of Category: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place species winners, Ribbons
Youth Class: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place

Lake Erie Pairs Contest:
Open Class: Best of Show $100, 2nd and 3rd best of Show, Medallions
Best of Category: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place species winners, Ribbons
Youth Class: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Ribbons

Gunning Shorebird Contest:
Open Class: $75 Best of Show Medallion
Youth Class: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Ribbons

Cocktail Bird Contest 
Purchase Award $100 1st place,
and Silent Auction of remaining entries

For Results after the 2019 Show: See www.maumeebaycarvers.com for names of participants, species and awards.

2019 Competition Rules​
​Working Class / IWCA Style Decoy Contest:
Stoning or carving will be allowed on crest, tuft, or hood of any species of waterfowl with a crest, tuft or hood as long as it remains sturdy and functional. Undercut areas, wingtips, tails and necks must not be fragile. Feather groups may be simply carved for backs, side pockets, rumps and breast. Feather splits can be carved or painted. Duck, geese and swans must self-right from the side position. All decoys must have an anchor line attachment. There are no restrictions on painting.

Lake Erie Singles Contest:
Decoys must be carved to accentuate decoying capabilities, not necessarily realistic qualities. Decoys must be carved in traditional hunting decoy style - no detailed or fragile bills, necks, wing tips or tails. Decoys must be painted in traditional hunting decoy style - brushing, ragging, stippling, combing, scratching, blending or burned cork. Feather definition must be executed in a simplified manner. Decoys must self-right from an inverted position. Geese and swans must self-right from their side. Decoys must be equipped with a short line and clip to attach to a ¼ inch mother line. No weights required.

Lake Erie Pairs Contest:
The pairs contest  will be judged by the same rules as the Lake Erie Singles. Contestant must enter 2 decoys with at one pair of a  drake and hen same specie.

Gunning Shore Bird Contest:
Entries are to be carved life-size and must be full bodied. No silhouette decoys will be allowed. Separation between wings and tail is permitted providing both are durable. Simplicity of painting is required. Base and dowel (leg) are not considered when judged. 

Cocktail Bird Contest
Entries must fit in a cocktail glass.  

Note to Carvers: Any carver may enter the Open Class. However, you must enter the Open Class if you have won a first, second or third Best of Show or numerous Best of Category awards. Previous Best of Show winners at the Maumee Bay Carvers Show must move up to Open Class. Visible markings that identify the carver must be covered. Machine duplicated decoys will not be allowed. Decoys must be constructed of a practical material, individually hand-crafted and painted. Decoys entered in one contest can’t be moved into another contest. ​

See You at Pearson Metropark, Sept. 8, 2019

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