Recent content by jode hillman

If you have them in hand there is a significant weight difference along with the "sound "when you tap them. If you're just looking online no they are almost identical

It was a great show. I'm sorry I didn't get over to see you on Saturday I was just swamped at the table. But that's a good thing! I did get over and chat with the TDB guys on Sunday.

Yes I did have him mounted. He was just a beautiful specimen. And one I'm not likely to see again anytime soon

I love those Eurasians myself! I shot this one with a flock of American Green Wing's here in New Jersey couple years ago.

Thanks Bob. I really do like that detail. I'm sure there will be some surprises but hopefully they can be overcome

Thanks SJ! The sign is going on about 13 years old. Decoy about 13 hours old!

Burning the candle at both ends lately! Some of the last birds out of the shop before the big show this weekend. This is the new style of my favorite duck. A "turtle back" Drake Green Wing teal. This one spoken for but I'll have a small handful with me at the show that are available. Almost...

Thanks Eric. I'm really looking forward to working on it. I hear they were the Cadillac of boxes. It came from a family of well to do sportsman On the Eastern shore of Maryland. If only she could talk.

Great pictures. I know for years I have crabbed, clammed, fished and hunted out of my boxes. They are great all around craft

I'm thinking it's one of the Carstens models. Maybe the Pintail?

Yes. I have always heard that Vansants were a top-of-the-line vessel. When you see small touches like this you can understand why. I also thought the planking had some nice detail. It's the first I have seen that feature