| Links Online carving and collecting resources
Visit these sites if you're looking for more information on decoy carving and
collecting.
Wildfowl
Carving Magazine
Features an index of every WCM article ever published, and information on all their
books and competitions plus carving and painting demonstrations, profiles on well-known
carvers and those pushing the field, and other informative articles.
Golden Artist Colors
Golden Artist colors sponsor the "Kids Painting" contest, Friday
night at the show. Golden paints are used by carvers with
great success. Truly, great paints for the carving world.
Decoy Carving
Forum
An on-line forum used by some of the top carvers in the world, to help inform and
teach fellow carvers over the Internet. A truly useful web site.
The Duck
Blind
Products of interest to nature-lovers, decoy and wildlife carvers, decoy and wildlife
painters, and wildlife decoy collectors. Willy and Di are supporters of the
ODCCA and have been attending the show for over 20 years. Thanks!
Canvas Back of the St. Lawrence
Dave Clark, a supporter of the ODCCA, sells Decoys, Decoy Bags and Duck
Boats. Take a look at this skilled craftmans work.
Whispering Eagle Studio
In addtion to Lori Corbett's award winning carvings, you'll find limited
edition prints, books recommended especially for the bird carver, carving
and painting demonstrations, and stories about the (incredibly) stupid
things that Lori does to break up the long sessions of creating her art.
St. Clair Flats Decoy Show
August 8, 2009
The history of our club is rich in the legacy of the "Flats" region of Lake
St. Clair in southeast Michigan. This tradition of duck hunting and carving is
being kept alive by our club and all who participate in our show and
organization. We would like to extend a warm invitation to you to become a part
of our show, competition and the history of this region......THE ST. CLAIR
FLATS.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact: Lou Tisch (club president), 36568
Boyce, Clinton Twp., MI 48035. Ph: (586) 790-2678, E-mail: duckguylsb@juno.com
or go to the Club
Officers page
of the Flats Show.
Pitboss Waterfowl
With
Pitboss Waterfowl you’ll enjoy some of the finest decoying birds
and waterfowl hunting on the world famous Eastern Shore of Maryland. Capt.
Jeff Coats is a supporter of the ODCCA and has been carving decoys for over
10 years. Thanks Jeff.
Zink Calls
In 2001,
Fred Zink founded Zink Calls to take advantage of the growing demand for his
custom goose and duck calls. Fred is also a carver and helps support the
ODCCCA Show.
E Decoy.org
Joe & Donna Tonelli proudly present Fish-N-Fowl
Antiques, a Vintage Decoy Online Magazine.
They have been actively collecting and dealing in quality
waterfowling and fishing collectibles for over
35 years. They pride themselves on the quality of their merchandise and are
always interested in documenting our waterfowling and fishing heritage.
Hunting & Fishing Collectibles
Magazine
Hunting & Fishing Collectibles Magazine focuses exclusively on
collectible artifacts from America's historic hunting and fishing
traditions. Each bimonthly issue has around 20 feature articles (usually 84
pages) that cover a broad range of H & F collectibles
From vintage decoys to old firearm advertising.
American Sporting Collectibles
American Sporting Collectibles, hosts Minnesota's largest sporting
collectibles show.
FishDecoy.Net
Located in Stillwater, Minnesota, in the heart of fish spearing country,
FISHDECOY. NET is the leading resource for collectible fish spearing decoys
both old and contemporary.
Midwest Decoy Collectors
The purpose of Midwest Decoy Collectors is to foster
the hobby of decoy collecting by attracting new collectors, seeking out and
preserving old decoys, gathering data about carvers and their methods, and
holding an annual show for decoy collectors and carvers.
Ducks Dogs and Decoys
If there's a waterfowler in you, then you'll understand what "Ducks,
Dogs & Decoys" is all about! Guiding full time on the Chesapeake
Bay, training my four Black Labs, carving cork gunning decoys and
photography...it's a lifestyle that I live day in and day out, 365 days a
year, Is what Jeff Coats has to say about his new site. Thanks Jeff.
Custom Branding Irons
Terry Desilets makes high quality, custom branding
irons to order to identify your hand carved decoys or woodworking projects.
Terry is a supporter of the ODCCA.
Decoy Sales
This is a new
site for all types of information on decoys, ducks, carving, fishing and
carving competitions. Check it out.
Mallar Decoys
Mallar Decoys is owned and operated by Michael Mallar of Augusta Maine. He
has been buying and selling decoys for over 10 years. With a background of
30 plus years in sales and marketing is very important to our clients who
are thinking of selling their decoys: marketing the product is crucial to
selling a decoy at the highest possible margin.
Guyette & Schmidt Auction Firm
Guyette & Schmidt, Inc. is the world's largest antique
decoy auction firm. They hold four decoy auctions per year, specializing in
antique duck, shorebird, and fish decoys, fish carvings, waterfowl paintings
and prints, duck calls, and ammunition advertising.
Carver's Net
The Carvers' Net is a joint effort between Wildfowl Carving & Magazine and The
Heliconia Press, a book and Internet publisher specializing in woodcarving and nature art.
The site features a calendar of events and a discussion board.
National
Wood Carvers Association
The NWCA is probably best known for its print publication, Chip Chats. The site is
an online companion to the magazine.
International
Wildfowl Carving Association
The official site of the IWCA.
Georgetown Arts
Wildlife carver and sculptor George Kruth's Gallery includes ducks, birds, fish
and mammals.
North
American Factory Decoys
Ken Trayer has spent over 15 years
collecting, identifying, and researching material for this volume. It is
truly a decoy book, collectors have been waiting for.
U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service: Federal Duck Stamp program
The Federal Duck Stamp Program is one of the most successful conservation ventures
in existence today. Revenues collected from stamp sales are deposited directly into
the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund to purchase wetlands and wildlife habitat for
inclusion into the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Adam Grimm
Adam has been a member and supporter of the ODCCA for many
years. He graciously donates his art work to help the ODCCA cause. Thank you
Adam.
Lock
Stock & Barrell,Inc.
We manufacture several fully hand laid fiberglass
duck hunting boats. These boats are designed by waterfowlers for waterfowlers. They will
give you years of excellent service and a legacy to pass on to your children.
Vic
Kirkman's Online Wildfowl Carving Web Page.
Decorative wildfowl carvings by Vic Kirkman and other
fine woodcarving artist and check out his Online Wildfowl Carving Instruction Program.
Visit his Wildfowl Art Shop and Gallery.
Potomac Decoy Collectors
Association
We are a 75 member plus organization located in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area
that promotes decoy collecting. We explore the history of duck, goose and shorebird
decoys, the identification and background of their makers, plus collect and discuss
related waterfowling items of interest.
WoodCraft
Supply Co.
Woodcraft Supply, LLC.
is one of the nation's oldest and largest suppliers of quality woodworking
tools and supplies. You'll find Woodcraft stores in more than 70 major
metropolitan areas across the U.S. WoodCraft has sponsored the Novice
Hunting decoy contest for the past few years. We Thank them for their
continued support.
Blackwater
Decoy Co.
We are carvers with two main goals, to promote waterfowl and wetland conservation and
to promote the art and sport of decoy carving and collecting.
Spruce Goose Decoys
Jim is a decoy collector, carver and trader. Check out his site for an
up-to-date list of what he has to offer.
The
Bird Webs Resource Directory
A Valuable Bird Directory and Information Resource.
The Bird Webs Resource Directory was developed to help you quickly and
easily find information and websites related to Bird. In this site you'll
find many articles and resources. They have thoroughly researched the best
sites and articles about Bird and compiled them into one, easy-to-navigate
website.
Creekside
Gene and Linda Kangas of CREEKSIDE have written three books, many exhibition catalogs, and
over 120 published articles about antiques, the folk arts and contemporary art over the
past 30 years
Rockledge Cedar
Rockledge Cedar
sells northern white cedar. Check out
this page for sizes and ordering info
Collecting
Decoys. Com
On collecting-decoys.com you will find a wide
range of antiques and decoys suitable for the collector just starting his or
her collection to the advanced collector. We have collected early painted
furniture and antiques for over 15 years.
Sugar Pine Carving Supplies
Your online source for everything for the serious woodcarver.
Ward Foundation
The most comprehensive
collection of wildfowl carving in the world invites you to explore this
unique, indigenous North American art form from antique working decoys to
internationally acclaimed contemporary sculpture and painting. Named for
brothers Lem and Steve Ward of Crisfield, MD, whose skill and vision
elevated decoy carving to fine art, the museum works to promote, preserve
and perpetuate wildfowl art.
The Italian Art Store
The Italian Art Store has an on-line catalog, which offers great
products. Check out their web site for specials
and every day low prices!
Stiller Patterns
Patterns for the Wildlife Carver- Including waterfowl, fish
and birds of all kinds.
East
Carolina Wildfowl Guild
The Guild was formed in the summer of 1993, in
Washington, NC, when a group of local carvers and wildlife artists expressed
an interest in sharing ideas and techniques. The original group of
approximately 15 members has now grown to over 70 members and includes many
non-carver and non-artist individuals who have an interest in wildlife and
its preservation.
Decoys Unlimited
Our firm is always interested in new consignments. One
item or an entire collection. Our commission rates are the most reasonable
in the business. We treat each consigner and customer with the utmost
consideration and confidence.
The Splendid Peasant
The Splendid Peasant has an extraordinary collection of
American folk art and early painted furniture for sale.
RJG Antiques
Our new fully-illustrated decoy catalog is now available exclusively online.
Over 150 quality antique decoys in original paint. Everything comes with a
full money-back guarantee to be as described. If your interests lie in
American country antique furniture and accessories or folk art, please look
at the Antiques section of our website. You will find a wide selection of
some of our current offerings, organized by type.
Decoy
Magazine
Decoy Magazine is published bi-monthly plus an annual Year In Review.
Our publication serves the interests of decoy collectors worldwide! We
provide exclusive information on decoys and makers from the golden age of
waterfowling as well as comprehensive coverage of decoy auctions, shows and
events. We take the collector/business person into the heart of the decoy
market!
DirectoryRecreation.com
DirectoryRecreation.com - The Comprehensive Recreation Web
Directory. The online Recreation directory designed to help its users find
the online recreation source, companies, products, services, and
information.
Fish Carving Studio of Ed Walicki
If you are already a fish carver or have an interest in getting started in
the art of fish carving spend a little time and browse this site.
Would you like your site to be considered
for inclusion in the ODCCA links list? Email
Editor@odcca.net with your request.
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