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Joe~ I saw such reproductions in the early '80s at the Ocean City decoy show. I do not recall the carver - but almost bought a "Dudley Canvasback" - for $80 or $90.... I saw the original several years ago (January 2021?) at the Shelburne Museum in VT - as part of a Joel Barber exhibit. The...

I'd love to see your list! Sometimes I look for "duplicates" that I can put in the hands of newer/younger hunters. I have been going through my books ruthlessly - and have a big box of waterfowl/bird books to offer for free at Tuckerton in September. (I literally did not have enough room in...

Josh~ Like so many aspects of our Grand Passion - boats, decoys, guns. clothing - one develops certain preferences over time. I think of them as well-founded prejudices. Regarding keels on decoys, I like those that are simple and as small as meets my needs. As others have pointed out, the...

Henry~ Two thoughts: If applying near the gunwales, I would put them on the flat - as on my Sweet Gherkin (and eveery other "grassboat" I have built or customized/restored. On the other hand, I think RM's approach makes lots of sense - especially for a vessel that may change identities...

Jeff~ As a long-retired biologist, I am no longer plugged in the the world of knowledge re bird flu. I do note that NYS now considers it a significant threat to birds and other wildlife - although still in the early monitoring stage. https://dec.ny.gov/nature/wildlife-health/animal-diseases...

Ronald~ Great project! We have some Whistlers (Common Goldeneyes) nesting here in New York - mostly in the Adirondack region. Our atlas data shows no Butterball (Buffleheads) in the past 40 or so years. Do you get both Commons and Barrows in your area? BTW: The Whistler has long been a...