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Cocktail Glass Critter - Perch by Glen Mergos
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3 Bird Rig Best of Show by Gary Hanson, Eastpoint, Mi
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Spotted Redshank by Bruce DiVaccaro
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Best of Show Scoter by Dennis Wiliams

Listed below are results of the decoy show held at Magee Marsh Check in Station!  We would like thank all those volunteered to help us in judging, bird handling, handling contest results, great food  and most of all those who sold raffle tickets.  The raffle is major fund raiser for the club!  The show was completed before the rains came and the remarks by those who attended enjoyed the new location and best of all spread of food!

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Magee Marsh Check In Station Competition Area
Results of the 2012 Show

Lake Erie 3 Bird Rig

Best Marsh - Wood Duck Jim Kirby   Best Diver - Common Merganser- Gary Hansen   Best Confidence - Surf Scoter - Dennis Williams
 2nd Best - Mallards Derek Fick        2nd Best- Buffleheads - Luke Costilow              2nd Best- Brant - Dennis Williams 
3rd Best - Blacks - Adam Grebeck    3rd Best Hooden Merganser - Tony Kirby              3rd Best Canada Goose-Jim Wilson

Best of Show Gary Hanson - Common Merganser
Second Best of Show - Luke Costilow - Buffleheads
3rd Best of Show - Tony Kirby - Hooded Merganser

13 Rigs entered

Lake Erie Singles
Marsh                     #                1st                                2nd                      3rd
Mallard                    6                Luke Costilow              Bill Beal               Tim Goetz
Black Duck              6                Luke Costilow              Chris Goetz         Tony Kirby
Pintail                      1                Gary Hanson
Green Wing             4                George Keller              Joe Brewer          Derek Fick
Cinnamon Teal        1                Tony Kirby
Shoveler                  3                Jon Jones                    George Keller      Grant Wendrick
Widgeon                  1                Jim Kirby
Gadwall                   1                Derek Fick
Total Entries          23
Best Marsh                                Jon Jones                    George Keller       Jim Kirby

Diver
Canvasback              7                Joe Brewer                   Joe Brewer
Redhead                   1                Joe Brewer
Scaup                       7                Luke Costilow               Luke Costilow       Joe Brewer
Bufflehead                4                Luke Costilow       Montana Oberwener     Cheryl Costilow
Goldeneye                4                Gary Hanson                Tony Kirby            George Keller
Hooded Merganser   2               Jim Kirby                       Gary Hanson
Ring Neck                 7               Andy White                   George Keller       Jon Jones
Ruddy Duck              1               George Keller
Common Merganser 1               George Keller
American Merganser 1              Chris Woods
Total Entries            35
Best Diver                                  George Keller               George Keller       Gary Hanson

Goose/Confidence
Smew                        1              Luke Costilow
Eider                          2             George Keller               Mark Costilow
Scoter                        2             Rick McAtee                 Rick McAtee
American Coot          1              Luke Costilow
Total Entries              6
Best Confidence                       George Keller               Luke Cositlow         Mark Costilow

Best, 2nd Best 3rd Best Sweep by George Keller

Hunting Decoy (IWCA Style) Open
Mallard                       3              Bob Nelson                  Bud Shell               Jim Wilson
Black Duck                 2              Adam Grebeck            Adam Grebeck
Pintail                         1              Bob Nelson
Wood Duck                2              Adam Grebeck            Tomn Serwell
Green Wing               3              Bob Nelson                  Bill Beal                  Gary Hanson
Cinnamon Teal          1             Glen Mergos
Widgeon                    2              Jim Brace                    Glen Mergos
Gadwall                     1              Bob Nelson
Total Enries             15
Best Marsh                                Bob Nelson                  Bob Nelson             Glen Mergos

Redhead                    1             Jim Brace
Scaup                        2             Bud Shell                      Tom Serwell
Bufflehead                 1             Derek Fick
American Merganser 1             Gary Hanson
Ring Neck                  1             Glen Mergos
Scoter                        1             Bud Shell
Total Enries               7       
Best Diver                                 Glen Mergos                 Bud Shell                 Gary Hanson

Ross's Goose            1             Bruce DiVaccaro
Grebe                        1             Nial Wheeler
Best Confidence                      Bruce DiVaccaro            Niel Wheeler

Best of Show                           Bob Nelson                    Bob Nelson               Glenn Mergos

It Ain't Antique Yet     3          
Best of Show                           Jim Brace                      Bob Lund                   Jim Brace

Working Class (IWCA Style) Novice

Wood Duck                2           Mark Langenderfer        Jim Belcher
Blue Wing                  1           Mark Langenderfer
Widgeon                    1           Mark Langenderfer
Total Entries              4
Best Marsh                             Mark Langenderfer        Mark Langenderfer     Jim Belcher

Canvaback                1           Steve Zoller
Bufflehead                 1           Jim Belcher                   Mark Langenderfer      Jim Belcher
Goldeneye                 1          Mark Langenderfer
Ringneck                   2          Larry DeVries                 Mark Langenderfer
Ruddy                        1          Mark Langenderfer
Scoter                        1          Dennis Williams
Total Entries             10        
Best Diver                              Dennis Williams            Steve Zoller

Grebe                         1         Larry DeVries  

Best of Show                         Dennis Williams             Steve Zoller

Shorebird                    7        Bruce DiVaccaro            Glen Mergos                Bruce DiVaccaro

Cocktail Critters          2        Glen Mergos                   Jim Wilson

Junior Working Decoy
Shoveler                     1        Mick Wilson
Mallard                       1        Thio Wilson
Bluewing Teal            1        Logan Brewer
Scaup                        1        Logan Brewer

Best of Show                       Mick Wilson                    Thio Wilson                   Logan Brewer
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.