Gabriel, John Anthony – Lombard, Illinois
John is from Lombard, Illinois and was born in 1949. John wrote the following;” Ever since a kid I had a desire for folk art items but didn’t get truly hooked on folk art fish decoys & lures until a …
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Ebert, Ryan – Fort Atkinson, WI
Ryan (Rhino) Ebert was first introduced to dark house spearing in 2008 thorough a college friend and his father (Mike Kitt). Ryan did not take up carving his own decoys until early 2013 and learned some from Mike and some …
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Jones, John D. – Adrian, Michigan
John Jones is from Adrian, Michigan and was born in 1961. John D. Jones. Michigan decoy carver and artist started carving decoys in 2005 after watching a local outdoor magazine TV show which featured a renowned decoy carver from Michigan …
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NFDA ‘The Gathering’ Perham MN
National Fish Decoy Association DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF THE ART OF FISH DECOY CARVING NFDA is turning 20! 20th Anniversary Show ‘The Gathering’ April 22nd & 23rd 2017 Perham, Minnesota For more information contact EMAIL ADDRESS perhamshow@gmail.com MAILING ADDRESS …
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Wallace, Eric – Maple Grove, Minnesota
Eric Wallace from Maple Grove, Minnesota makes decoys that are making a name for him in the fish decoy carving world. He is winning so many awards and when you see his fish you will know why. Eric works in …
Philips, Austin ‘Woody’ – Tampa, Florida
Austin came on the decoy world a couple years ago (2015) and has done well in his carvings. He is leaving an impression on his decoys for others to see. He hails from Tampa, Florida and you can contact him …
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Bolton, George – Detroit, Michigan – ABC Decoy
George Bolton is from Detroit Michigan. This decoy is a rare ABC decoy by George and it is his first version with 22 caliber shell eyes. It has a heavy lead weight and an three eye hooks for pitch adjustments. …
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Blank, Cecil – Bemidji, Minnesota
Cecil Blank- Carver. Cecil Blank was from Bemidji Minnesota. He was born in 1911 and died in 1991. (Note: Cecil Blank painted a lot of Rolf UpJordan’s blank decoys)
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Blanchard, Harry – Morrison County, Minnesota
This decoy is attributed to Harry Blanchard. This decoy is 3 inches long and weights approx. 1.4 ounces. Carved and painted wood body with metal fins & tail. It has painted eyes and features. Harry Blanchard died on March 21, …
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Blakely, Shane – Alaska (Kenal River area)
Shane Blakely is a famous Alaskan spear fisherman. He worked hard at the eradication of pike in winter months. Shane Blakely commercial fished in the ’80s and ’90s when pike posed a threat to the Kenai River. He was asked …
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