Recent content by Steve Sanford

Good morning, Rick~ Not much life on the cam right now - but I enjoyed the Gallery. I visited Blackwater just once - in July of 1975. My first (temp) job out of college was at Mason Neck NWR (just south of DC). Bald Eagles were still a rarity on the East Coast (north of Florida) back then...

Good morning, Perry~ Tell us more! Do you know the history of that sweet little 'box? Also, is the camp chair your creation? All the best, SJS

All~ A bit over 7 inches thus far. Easy to blow (although one of my impeller shear pins had probably been sheared since last year....) It came fast right after first light - and no wind to speak of. I left it 'til late afternoon - and quit before dark. I hope they are all this easy -...

Good morning, Eric~ Wonderful work on this project - congratulations as you near the finish line. When I look at the image above, though, two thoughts cross my mind.... 1. Bowling alley.... 2. You know, I never have seen Eric in the flesh. Just how BIG is he????? Our first snow of the...

Lee~ A few years ago I re-painted some Wave Riders for a friend of Dave Diefenderfer's (here on duckboats.net). Here is how they came to me: New paint - from the side: New paint - from over the back: Pair up close: I do not recall making any repairs. They seemed a well-made...

All~ I second Greg's thoughts. Brant are a truly special bird and I am very thankful that I have had them throughout my personal and professional lives. I have hunted them on Long Island since I was 15 (72 now) and worked with them in my role as a DEC biologist - Fall surveys and Winter...