Steve Sanford
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Here's the Press Release:
Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 9 am ~ 4 pm
IBEW Union Hall # 25 at 370 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, LI
Admission: $7.00
The 48th Annual Show of the Long Island Decoy Collectors Association will feature one of its most cherished waterfowl species. The Atlantic Brant is a small goose that winters along the Atlantic coast - from Massachusetts down to North Carolina. It breeds on islands in the Canadian Arctic and is abundant along Long Island's south shore from late October until early May each year. The flight of flocks from dozens to hundreds to thousands is exceptionally graceful as they move around our bays on the changing tides. Sometimes bunched up on high, often abreast and low to the water, their long wings cover distances quickly as the flocks wheel and swing around as one. Their rolling, guttural calls - never forgotten once heard - add another element of beauty.
Brant have always been hunted on our tidal bays and were a staple of market hunting on Jamaica Bay back in the nineteeth century. Their fortunes have ebbed and flowed over the centuries but they remain prized among waterfowlers to this day. So, Brant have inspired the making of tens of thousands of decoys. ATLANTIC BRANT - Our Graceful Arctic Goose will celebrate the variety of designs and artistry among Brant decoys
The main exhibit will focus on the variety of Brant decoys. It will also describe the unusual biology of this bird and recount NYSDEC's pioneering work in banding this bird on its wintering grounds.
As always, more than 50 vendor tables will feature antique decoys, sporting art, and other collectibles for viewing and purchase.
CONTACTS: Craig Kessler
ckesslerducks@gmail.com
516-639-8480
Steve Sanford
sjaysanford@gmail.com
518-677-5064
Vendors should contact Tim Sieger at 631-537-0153
For more - please visit the ANNUAL SHOW page at www.lidecoycollectors.org
There will be a batch of nice old Brant stool.....
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Some history....
View attachment AV7 Virginia Lee Wanderer near machine shop sm.jpg
...and some Biology. We at NYSDEC developed the rocket-netting methods for capturing Brant on their wintering grounds. 'tis I on the left in the early 80s.
View attachment SJS and Dave Riehlman with Brant.jpg
In addition, the Long Island Wildfowl Heritage Group - the brainchild of good friend and former DU rep Craig Kessler - will present their progress on various research activities. And, there will be a display featuring one of the donors. This year, it'll be my Dad. He (and his venerable Winchester Model 50) made this triple when he was 82 - and (both?) smiled for months afterward.
View attachment TMS - Brant Triple sm.JPG
In addition to lots of photos and gear, his Great South Bay Ice Scooter will be in the hall.
View attachment sm 8 - Bow on with grapnel and stool in rack.jpg
There will be thousands of antique decoys and other collectibles - and plenty of seasoned gunners ready to swap tales.
Hope to see you there!
SJS
View attachment Sunrise Brant BANNER with TITLES.jpg
Here's the Press Release:
The Long Island Decoy Collectors Association's 48th Annual Show will feature:
ATLANTIC BRANT ~ Our Graceful Arctic Goose
Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 9 am ~ 4 pm
IBEW Union Hall # 25 at 370 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, LI
Admission: $7.00
The 48th Annual Show of the Long Island Decoy Collectors Association will feature one of its most cherished waterfowl species. The Atlantic Brant is a small goose that winters along the Atlantic coast - from Massachusetts down to North Carolina. It breeds on islands in the Canadian Arctic and is abundant along Long Island's south shore from late October until early May each year. The flight of flocks from dozens to hundreds to thousands is exceptionally graceful as they move around our bays on the changing tides. Sometimes bunched up on high, often abreast and low to the water, their long wings cover distances quickly as the flocks wheel and swing around as one. Their rolling, guttural calls - never forgotten once heard - add another element of beauty.
Brant have always been hunted on our tidal bays and were a staple of market hunting on Jamaica Bay back in the nineteeth century. Their fortunes have ebbed and flowed over the centuries but they remain prized among waterfowlers to this day. So, Brant have inspired the making of tens of thousands of decoys. ATLANTIC BRANT - Our Graceful Arctic Goose will celebrate the variety of designs and artistry among Brant decoys
The main exhibit will focus on the variety of Brant decoys. It will also describe the unusual biology of this bird and recount NYSDEC's pioneering work in banding this bird on its wintering grounds.
As always, more than 50 vendor tables will feature antique decoys, sporting art, and other collectibles for viewing and purchase.
CONTACTS: Craig Kessler
ckesslerducks@gmail.com
516-639-8480
Steve Sanford
sjaysanford@gmail.com
518-677-5064
Vendors should contact Tim Sieger at 631-537-0153
For more - please visit the ANNUAL SHOW page at www.lidecoycollectors.org
There will be a batch of nice old Brant stool.....
View attachment Daniel DeMott Brant 5x7 caption sm.jpg
Some history....
View attachment AV7 Virginia Lee Wanderer near machine shop sm.jpg
...and some Biology. We at NYSDEC developed the rocket-netting methods for capturing Brant on their wintering grounds. 'tis I on the left in the early 80s.
View attachment SJS and Dave Riehlman with Brant.jpg
In addition, the Long Island Wildfowl Heritage Group - the brainchild of good friend and former DU rep Craig Kessler - will present their progress on various research activities. And, there will be a display featuring one of the donors. This year, it'll be my Dad. He (and his venerable Winchester Model 50) made this triple when he was 82 - and (both?) smiled for months afterward.
View attachment TMS - Brant Triple sm.JPG
In addition to lots of photos and gear, his Great South Bay Ice Scooter will be in the hall.
View attachment sm 8 - Bow on with grapnel and stool in rack.jpg
There will be thousands of antique decoys and other collectibles - and plenty of seasoned gunners ready to swap tales.
Hope to see you there!
SJS
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