We dont buy you gifts and pass the costs back to you. Jennings decoy manufactures wood and cork duck decoys and provides a complete line of wood carving supplies for the decoy, bird and fish carver our handmade in the usa decoys and blanks come from the finest sustainable, northern basswood. I have included a scan of the page where the decoy appears with this auction. This online version of the hunting and trapping regulations contains the latest corrections to the printed version. Dec 09, 2009 we were in lodermeiers basement office in early december, thumbing through a computer copy of his new book, minnesota duck decoysyesterdays and todays folk artists, which is to. Available in a host of species, styles and price points, our duck, mallard and teal decoys and accessories will fill the needs of practically any duck hunting adventure. Also, upon request, we will offer suggestions for the sale of your collection that help honor and preserve the intent and efforts of the years of the collectors. Vintage hunting duck decoys by the 1920s, making duck decoys had progressed to an art form with beautiful decoys being carved from locally available materials. Minnesota duck decoys yesterdays and todays folk artists. Barbers book wild fowl decoys, was the first book on decoys as collectible. Modern ones may also be made of canvas and plastic. Minnesota decoy collectors show bloomington, mn jan. Developing a passion for the old wooden decoys that duck hunters.
Putting his energies into the research and writing, doug also designed and selfpublished the book. This 774 page hard cover book is an excellent reference book for minnesota decoys and carvers. I cant imagine how the author found all the materials in his book. Chris niskanen doug lodermeier was bursting with stories about minnesota duck decoy carvers.
From humble beginnings, minnesota decoy carver among worlds best. The mdwcc promotes all types of decoy and wildfowl carving, meeting the first tuesday of each month at hope lutheran church. The photographs are excellent and show both form and detail. At scheels, we carry a variety of duck decoys to help make your duck hunts more enjoyable and more successful. The peoria riverfront museum has just released the catalog for the american decoy the invention. Here is a very exciting and early duck hunting decoy for the collector of true folk art. The duluth fish decoys book is a hard covered, full color coffee table book of both early and current work. Hunting and trapping game laws and resources from the minnesota department of natural resources mndnr.
He was also featured in doug lodermeiers book, minnesota duck decoys. North carolina decoys and gunning lore by william neal conoley, jr. With a partnership with ducks unlimited as a preferred vendor and recognition in the minnesota duck decoys book by doug lodermeier and on twin cities. From humble beginning, minnesota decoy carver among world. Our season starts in september and finishes in mid december and we will run hunts on all but a handful of days during that time. It has been out of print since the early eighties but still host a world of information not in other books. Waterfowl books page 2 minnesota waterfowl hunting. An invaluable reference book for any collector of duvk decoys, rare hard to find book. Minnesota decoy collectors association is the nations oldest formally organized decoy collectors association. Minnesota duck decoys yesterdays and todays folk artists by doug lodermeier. Minnesota decoy collectors association, zumbrota, mn 2020. Doug lodermeier was bursting with stories about minnesota duck decoy carvers.
A duck decoy is a manmade object resembling a real duck. Top minnesota duck decoy carver started from humble beginnings by doug smith of the minneapolis star tribune. This is an amzing book dealing with the full history of decoys and duck hunting in minnesota. Sep 21, 2014 im going duck hunting for the first time in a few years. Chapters include carvers past and present, factory birds, miniatures, heron lake, lake christina, and unknown and unique. Welcome to the minnesota decoy and wildfowl carving club mdwcc. This exact decoy is pictured in the minnesota decoy book on page. The definitive book by author doug lodermeier, covering great minnesota decoy makers of the past and present. Filled with never before published information, this book is a must for any enthusiast or dealer of wildfowl decoys and sporting collectibles.
Please feel free to contact grant for a consultation about your sporting collectible needs. Wisconsin and minnesota wooden decoys and are longtime. Waterfowl and decoy enthusiast doug lodermeier recently published the book minnesota duck decoys yesterdays and todays folk artists. While hunters used handcarved and machinemade decoys for many years, many were made as decorations for their yards.
Minnesota waterfowl hunting is where it all started and is the bread and butter of our operation. He served on the board of directors for both the minnesota decoy collectors association mdca and the minnesota decoy. The mdwcc promotes all types of decoy and wildfowl carving, meeting the first tuesday of each. Mcvs handy, pocketsize format is a natural fit to take. Schoneich and smart are members of the minnesota decoy collectors association that meets every january in the twin cities, and they attend similar events. For complete hunting and trapping laws and regulations, consult minnesota statutes and rules of the dnr. These items include carving technique books, decoy and wildfowl carving pattern books. It is the exact decoy pictured in the excellent reference book minnesota duck decoys by doug lodermeier on page 712. We were in lodermeiers basement office last week, thumbing through a computer copy of his new boo.
Homepage jennings decoy company quality wood carving. Not knowing much about decoys or other sporting collectables, i embarked on what has been a 20 plus year adventure of learning. At lodermeier montei design we know your budgets are real and so are your dollars thats why we dont have agency brick and glass. Minnesota duck decoys by doug lodermeier, hardcover barnes.
Duck decoys were historically carved from wood, often atlantic white cedar wood on the east coast from maine to south carolina, or cork. Book collectors guide minnesota duck decoys an invaluable reference book for any collector of duvk decoys, rare hard to find book. His current book minnesota duck decoys yesterdays and todays folk artists combines his experience as a designer along with his passion as a collector. Grand forksandy schoneich isnt a duck hunter, but he loves wildlife and does the occasional woodcarving when he gets the time. Oct 15, 2017 developing a passion for the old wooden decoys that duck hunters used before the days of molded plastic was a natural progression. Click here to book your group rate for mn decoy collectors association here. Buy online, view images and see past prices for drake canvasback heron lake duck decoy joe marr. Get the best deals on vintage hunting duck decoys when you shop the. The dnr intensively manages restored wetlands by keeping them dry during a portion of the summer growing season and flooding them during spring and fall. Otherwise, here is the list of books that i have in my library, including over 50 years of the minnesota conservation volunteer, all issues of wildfowl and waterfowlers world, all the newsletters and magazines of the minnesota waterfowl association. This book is signed and numbered by the author doug lodermeier and researcher jim malone. We carry a selection of fine tools and paints, plus an extensive selection of carving and painting patterns and books. Top minnesota duck decoy carver started from humble.
Doug is also an incurable collector of all sporting collectibles, sporting books and sporting art, specializing in minnesota duck calls and decoys. The first gathering was in 1963 and has flourished every year since, to become one of the nations largest non profit decoy shows in existence. Shorebird decoys of north carolina by kroghie andreson and phillip harvey. Curt soine finds creative release in carving fish decoys, swans, ducks, geese. From humble beginning, minnesota decoy carver among worlds. For example, we lived in a small town in minnesota for 25 plus years, yet did not know anything about several of the local folks that made duck decoys and duck boats. I just read through the waterfowl book and saw they are illegal on public land. Book brings decoy history to life northland outdoors. In the heart of the mississippi flyway, the areas of the state we duck hunt have the highest volume of local and migrating birds in the state. Featuring 45 local artists in and near the western minnesota communities of. The dvd mentioned above shows many of the early years decoys. Minnesota duck decoys by doug lodermeier is a book designed to help anyone asking these and related questions.
At more than 700 pages, minnesota duck decoys is the exhaustive text on nearly every maker who ever put a rasp to wood in minnesota. Guided waterfowl hunts minnesota mid migration outfitters. With a partnership with ducks unlimited as a preferred vendor and recognition in the minnesota duck decoys book by doug lodermeier and on twin cities public television, our customers see us as a source to fulfill their needs in the areas of quality hand made duck decoys and waterfowl gifts and decor. We just do agency quality work at reasonable prices. In 1983, a friend brought a reluctant john to a duck decoy. This 700 plus page book provides a comprehensive history of more than 300 minnesota decoy makers with information on their lives, with thousands of pictures of the birds they carved, and with perspectives on their artistic accomplishments. Display of vintage minnesota waterfowl decoys, preceded by a. The monthly meetings include club business as needed. Discover preserve celebrate north american vintage decoy. His book is a 700page effort with a comprehensive history of some 300 past and present minnesota decoy maker. Lodermeier has written a book entitled minnesota duck decoys. The coauthors have a special interest in wisconsin and minnesota wooden decoys and are longtime members of the evans society, a group dedicated to the woodworkers decoys and their history. Be sure to check my other listings for collector books, decoys and lures. Minnesota waterfowl hunting guides lac qui parle bigstone.
Duck decoys to transform your next hunting experience. I started by attending many of the local shows minnesota, oshkosh, milwaukee, midwest, and ohio and actually started a collection of decoy books well prior to even purchasing my first decoy. A few weeks ago i found a steal on a baby mojo mallard decoy, 10 bucks on clearance. At lodermeier montei design we know your budgets are real and so are your dollars. The market first started with small, niche groups of enthusiasts throughout the united states in the 1950s and 60s who. Funds raised through the sale of minnesota state duck stamps pay for. Decorative decoys, antique factory decoys, modern working decoys, antique carved decoys, and youth carving. Book brings decoy history to life duluth news tribune. This group is for people in minnesota looking to buy, sell or trade decoys. Upon the request of families of decoy collectors, the mdca will do our best to establish the value of collections and their individual items. Duck decoys are sometimes used in duck hunting to attract real ducks. Herters inc popular sporting goods catalog company founded by george leonard herter in waseca, minnesota from the 1930s through 1970s. Get information on seasons, regulations and hunting tips.
Stan is striving to create the ultimate duck decoy, pleasant to hold and observe on the water yet deadly deceptive to waterfowl. The coauthors have a special interest in wisconsin and minnesota wooden decoys and are longtime members of the evans society, a group dedicated to the. Book brings decoy history to life brainerd dispatch. Along the way our dfd decoys have ended up in the american museum of folk art, on a limited edition print, in a governors mansion, in hollywood actors homes, in fishing decoy books, with interior designers, in art galleries, on a dvd, and now in a coffee table book devoted entirely to dfd. Hes one of only a handful of vintage spear fishing decoy collectors in. Book documents history of minnesota duck decoy carving. We were in lodermeiers basement office in early december, thumbing through a computer copy of his new. Blending business acumen and woodcrafting skills to produce quality and affordable gunning duck decoys. Click here for individual pictures of the 21 print. I would suggest as a starting point for book titles, the bibliography from george riegers book, the wings of dawn. We were in lodermeiers basement office last week, thumbing through a. If you are a new or an old hand to duck decoy collecting, this is an invaluable reference.