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One of Long Island’s finest passed away suddenly on Tuesday February 18, 2025 longtime resident of Amityville, NY a LIDCA founding member, former president, Navy Veteran and proud decoy enthusiast George C. Munkert III. George, was an avid waterfowler, fisherman, historian and passionate about...

A recent addition to my collection “The Decoy Shop” Made by Keith Littlejohn in 1997. This detailed Shadow Box depicts the workshop of Harry Jobes of Havre De Grace Maryland. Incredible detail! Will be presented for display as a main-exhibit for the March 8, 2025 LIDCA Show Hosted by The Long...

Hey All, it’s hard to believe but already that time of the year once again! Myself, Steve Sanford and many many others from the Long Island Decoy Collectors Association will once again be hosting the 53rd annual Antique Decoy & Sporting Collectables Show with the attached 3rd annual Duck Boat...

Happy Holiday's All! Wishing everyone a healthy & happy, just wanted to share some recent captures aboard the fine gunning vessel the "Commanding Mistress" to some, this boat may be familiar to a few as myself, Steve Sanford & Craig Kessler featured her in the 2017 Documentary "When Broadbill...

This past month, I finally made my longtime dream a reality by venturing to the west in the pursuit of the beautiful landscape of Alberta, Canada. This was a trip I had planned for awhile with some close friends like family and for some this would be a return visit. We kicked off the trip with...

About a year ago, I was converting the original 1994 VHS Cassette For The Duck Boat Company as Liz & Tom Olsen of East Dennis, MA were transitioning the old archives left by Bill & Dean Clark of Maine the original founders of The Duck Boat Co. In passing through the many pages, articles and...

Hey All, The 42nd Annual Barnegat Bay Decoy & Waterfowl Show is happening this weekend! Saturday 7:00AM-5:00PM Sunday 7:00AM-4:00PM Weather is looking good, I plan to be at the show with my 14' SeaClass alongside The Duck Boat Company of East Dennis, MA with owner Tom Olsen on Saturday. Swing...

The 44th Annual SSWA Duck Boat Show & Waterfowl Festival Once Again Will Kick Off The 4th Weekend In October! Saturday October 26th 8:00AM-3:00PM Cedar Beach Babylon, NY (Rain Date October 27th) The show features a fantastic location on the water for its annual duck boat exhibition; Sporting...

Hey All, Figured many would like this one... so last year in my research putting together the 2023 Documentary of The Pattersquash Gunners Assoc. I reviewed hundreds of vintage images from various members and guests alike. All were relative to the period of 1950's -1960's. As each image...

Yes, another project! Kicked off the month of July with pulling out the ole' Scull boat from storage. This project all started from the idea of how to provide a unique hunting experience for our clients here on Long Island, NY as I spend some of my time during the season guiding trips on the...

FOR SALE: 2021 4-Rivers Migrator & 5hp Mercury 2-Stroke Outboard Complete with Factory Max-4 Blind & Flaps, Custom Spray Dodger, Hatch Cover & Coosa Reinforced Floor. 4-Rivers Bar Seat Included. All registration & manufacturer paperwork included. Awesome Lil rig for the marshlands, all the...

The Missing Decoy Has Been Found 35+ Years Later On The Great South Bay! Detailed Story Below: (Anthony Babich) LIDCA Member / Web Digital Operations "About 3 weeks ago I received the email I have attached below from a gentleman named Jim O’Brien. Jim lives in Brightwaters currently and this...

Good evening all, Figured I would pass some information along from our NJ decoy collector friends… I plan on attending to see it for the first time myself on how the NJ crew does their show compared to us ‘Yankees‘ up here in NY! ..hope to see you all there SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024 The New...

Headed up to my property in the Catskill Mountains of New York this past weekend, After our very first successful season in October, we wanted to put in place some wood-duck boxes on the pond. After doing much research on the best structures that would require low maintenance and ease, along...

Hey All, In conjunction with the Long Island Decoy Collectors here in New York we have once again opened up the "Model" Duck Boat Exhibition for the Annual Show! This has not been seen since the mid-late 80's! We are trying to bring it back once again to life, and have already stirred great...

Hey all, as the season comes to a close I now finally have some time to share some of the highlights This past month I had the pleasure of hosting a new found friend who reached out via Instagram, @Kicks_ChokeTubes funny how life works and as i can recall an earlier thread that mentioned the...

Hey everyone, On behalf of the Long Island Decoy Collectors Association I would like to extend the invitation to all for our 52nd Annual Antique Decoy & Sporting Collectibles Show! SATURDAY MARCH 2, 2024 IBEW UNION HALL- 370 VANDERBILT MOTOR PARKWAY HAUPPAGUE, NEW YORK. Admission $7.00 The...

For Sale: 1982 12' Aero Marine Built By Tom Pryor in Island Park, NY Single Layout Boat Model Very Few Made In Layouts Complete Fiberglass Hull, Tows Great,Very Stable Never Had A Transom Factory Oar Locks, Cockpit Cover Used As Towed Layout Model Only. Cockpit 56"L x 30" W No Paperwork, No...

So, yet another project found it's way towards me this season. At a deal I just couldn't resist.. this old flower planter was begging for another chance at life. Last week I was contacted by a friend who advised me her husband was cleaning up the backyard and would be removing some items for the...

I recently came across a family friend's 16' Chincoteague 1985 "Scow" and plan to get the boat back on the water. I will be the 3rd owner with the first purchasing it new in Seaford, NY- Compass Rose Boatworks Owned By Capt. (Barry Kanavy) a dealer and cruising it around the LI sound area on...