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Excited to finally be able to announce the all-new release of "A Bit of Heaven" a traditional style story by good friend & editor Ryan Chelius of Field & Stream! This project was a passion of combined talents and expresses the traditional waterfowling ways we enjoy here on Long Island's Great...

New project for the summer is this 1998 Bankes 16' Chesapeake. I've heard great things in terms of performance of this boat. My plan is to rig with a 30hp Yamaha 2-Stroke with JackPlate. Re-spray hull, custom cockpit / blind canvas etc.. Question is who's got one of these and what are your setup...

For Sale: -15’ Estuary Garvey Custom by Estuary Boats -50hp Yamaha 2-Stroke / Hydrofoil w/ Custom Cover -2017 EZ Loader Roller Trailer -Includes Factory Blind Setup, Dodger & Flapper Boards -Custom spud-pole brackets bow / stern -Complete custom cockpit cover & full cover for storage...

Recently I visited a friend here locally to document some content for a new project I've been working on to preserve the rich waterfowling history of my local town Amityville, NY. I visited Paul DeQuillfeldt one of the long-standing generations of our friendly village and was in absolute awe of...

Hey All, This past weekend I was invited to a local family friend's residence to catch up & take a look at a Duckboat that I became intrigued in after being informed it was featured in a news article from October 1941 here on our local Long Island, New York publication of Newsday. After a few...

Just wanted to pass along a recent feature some may have seen of a buddy who enjoys the traditional ways of waterfowling Cape Cod, MA. Mr. Jonathan Detwiler who has a spectacular collection of waterfowl artifacts, duck boats and the same diagnosis as many of us who just can't get enough season...

Hey All, It's that time of year again for our annual show here on Long Island, New York. As with years past we will once again be hosting our 4th Annual Duck Boat Exhibition in conjunction with the 54th Annual Waterfowl Collectables Show. This is by far the largest showcase of duck boats in the...

Well.. yet again I decided to roll up the sleeves and dig into another project this fall! This time a 1928 Benjamin Hallock Gunning Scooter from Centre Moriches-Long Island, NY. These popular boats called "Punties" were built in the 1920's & 1930's here on long island by Benjamin Hallock...

That time of year yet again... the 45th 2025 Show event here on Long Island, NY hosted by The South Shore Waterfowler Association Takes place Saturday October 25th 9:00AM-3:00PM at Cedar Beach Marina Ocean Parkway Babylon, New York This once again should be a great time for all with lots of...

It's that time of year again & we're coming up quick! Here's the information for this year's Barnegat Bay Decoy & Gunning Show. September 27-28 at the Tip Seaman County Park / Tuckerton Seaport, NJ *I have also attached a few images from the 2024 show event, great time for all with lots to do...

One of the latest additions to the fleet here on Long Island, NY is the Duckwater 11' All-Aluminum Welded Solo Layout / Sneakboat Rig. This boat is 100% maintenance free and the transom allows for a smaller gas or electric powered motor to scoot out to the rig / retrieve downed birds...

A few weeks ago I was introduced to a friend of a friend who advised me after our recent "Model Duck Boat Exhibition" in March of this year that he had custom built dozens of boats something to the like many have never seen before... I have to admit I was a bit skeptical at first yet decided to...

Hey All, In conjunction with our friends over at Ducks Unlimited, (TDB) The Duck Boat Company out of East Dennis, MA has generously accepted a partnership to raffle off a brand-new 17' SeaClass boat complete with a brand new Yamaha 60 Tiller outboard and trailer! This is an outstanding...

Tohatsu 40HP 4-Stroke Outboard 20" Shaft With 11.6x11p Propeller. Runs Excellent, Low Hours Manual Included. Very Fuel Efficient & Quiet. Factory Tiller Special Order With Electronic Start, Tilt / Trim & Sensor Monitoring. Can Run Motor For You On Stand (Not Included) Serial #041296AG-2017...

All, Passing along some information for those who may not know! Once again our friends to the near south in New Jersey will be hosting their 31st Annual Decoy Collectables Show! This event will once again be located at Stockton University, Galloway NJ. I attended for the first time last year...

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...