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Steve - thanks for the chuckle 🤣! Bryce

Hello Steve, Thanks for the kind words - this was a very satisfying project! The only 'sea trials' undertaken to date occurred in our bathtub and I didn't think that was worthy of a photo! I'll post up with photos under more natural conditions. Best regards, Bryce

Hello, Closing the loop on my Joel Barber inspired broadbill attempt: The decoy is hollow. Body is Eastern White Cedar and head is Basswood. The bottom board is Black Cherry. The keel is White Oak. All cut and milled on the farm where I grew up. The keel may seem far back, but the decoy...

Very cool Steve - thanks for taking the time to put together such a well written and informative post for us all to benefit from! Best regards, Bryce

"They will bring mallards in from distances you never dreamed possible" (y)

Great write up and photos - I can imagine some young kid out there reading that and getting inspired. Well done! Bryce

Steve Sanford Bryce

Hi Steve, Can you share the manufacturer who made your 'electric brand'? Best regards, Bryce p.s - beautiful owl painting!

R Right on Steve - sounds like spring, and a great spring project to boot. Around my neck of the woods (Central Ontario), I've been seeing Common Goldeneyes and Buffleheads. I'm looking forward to the Ringnecks! Bryce

Thanks for sharing your photos - very interesting! Lots to look at! I would have been overwhelmed. Bryce

Steve, thanks for posting this photograph and Vince, for your commentary. Best regards, Bryce

Vince - thanks for your thoughts and for sharing the research tip. I've been fortunate to find a few out of print books at reasonable prices featuring Ontario decoys. I enjoy studying them and borrowing bits and pieces from different carvers as I develop my own style. Best regards, Bryce