Recent content by Willy McDonald

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The Duck Blind is excited to announce....... A New ODCCA contest for the 2016 Strongsville show. "Ladies Day in the Pool" Hen Contest. The Duck Blind is sponsoring a new contests for Gunning decoys.This contest is separate from the Waterfowlers singles and rig contest and for hens only. This...

Haven't posted here in awhile but we are still going strong. Latest off the bench is this Drake Ringer headed for my rig.

Strongsville carvers and painters When shopping at the Duck Blind Booth be sure to let Di know that you are on the Duckboats Forum prior to check out to get special forum discounts.

The Duck Blind will have several product specials just for our Internet Forum friends attending the Strongsville show. If you would like a list of the specials please send an Personal Message or email to duckblind@mei.net with “Show Special” in the subject line and we will send you the list...

The deadline for ordering cork for pick up at the show is March 3. Picking up at the show will save you a ton of money on shipping. All of our sizes are available. 3”, 35/8”, 4”, 45/8” and 3 sheet cases of Black Cork. You can place your order for the show by calling us at 800-852-7352 or...

What a tremendous tribute to our tradition bearers Pat. Just love it. Willy

I would like to have any pictures of the ODCCA youth contestants and their decoys. They do not have to be ribbon winners but would like to showcase all our youth talent. Please send pictures and info to duckblind@mei.net. Thanks Willy

The Strongsville show is right around the corner and if you are planning to pick up Cork at the show we need to hear from you soon. We only bring a few extra sheets for walk in business so if you wait last minute we may not have what you want. Feb. 21 is the last date for pre-ordering so place...

Thanks Ken...... They sure had the same look as Victors but the holes in the reat really made me question them. The paint and condition was pretty bad. Can I assume they have the about the same value as Victors? Willy

Hey Dave, These Decoys are wood and lathe turned. W

I'm not an expert on Victor history or styles but need some info on a couple of Victor styles that I saw this week. They are mallards with two holes in the rear of the decoy and I'd like to know more about this style with product time frame and function. The holes are under the tail and...

We are without power and unable to answer phones so our order desk is closed until the power returns. If you are calling with an order please leave a message and a phone number and best time to call and we will contact you as soon as things get back to normal. You can also leave a message by...

Just finished: Joe Johnson memorial Canvasback to be auctioned at the Kalamazoo DU sponsor banquet. I wanted to do something special to honor Joe as we approach the one year anniversary of his passing. October 9, 2012 was the day the geese flew by Joe's window at Rose Arbor and escorted him to...

The Decoy is actually a teaching aid for my NEA Class this weekend. Half the class is doing BWT and the other half Cinnamon Teal. I have a great class with ages from 11 years on up. We start carving in the am. Willy