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Recurve and longbows by Bear, Wing, Howatt and others. Also company catalogs, quivers, arrows, etc.

(history and photos) on state hunting, fishing, trapping licenses -- both pins and paper. Doing research for articles and possible book. Interested in all regions.

Books on decoys and waterfowling; most in fine to as-new condition. Send your want list or $1.00 to cover postage for 7-page list of books to the address below or email.

I am researching Bob Hines (1912-1994), the former National Wildlife Artist for the US FWS. In 1975 Abercrombie & Fitch selected Hines' salmon design for its National Fishing Stamp and collector's print. Another of Hines' designs appears on the 1982 Virginia Wild Turkey Stamp. I would welcome information on the release of these two items.

By Doug Lodermeier. First Edition – Signed by author – matched numbers. $295.00 pp per set. We have a few sets available.

Out-of-Print Limited Edition book (1974) - Decoys of the Atlantic Flyway by George Ross Starr, Jr. Special leather-bound, signed & numbered volume #260 (of only 375) in matching slipcase. $350.

Out-of-Print 2-Volume set of The Western Angler: An account of Pacific Salmon and Western Trout. Derrydale Press 1991 Limited Edition (2500) reprint of the original Derrydale 1939 edition of only 950 copies. Leather-bound, gold-leaf page edges, antique peacock design endpapers. $450.

Any articles, photographs, advertising flyers, etc. about "Mr. X" / Sibley decoys. Let me know what you have.

The Jul-Aug 2001 issue (Vol. 1, # 5) of Hunting & Fishing Collectibles Magazine. Our inventory of that issue is extremely low. Must be in "Excellent" condition.

This long out of print book by Ron Koch is now available in a soft cover reprint. For all who missed out on this 192 page book the first time around, you can now get a signed copy of this new edition with updated text and more photos directly from the author for only $18.95 plus $3.05 shipping. Send check to address below or for credit card orders, call. Dealer inquires welcome.

Also have Hunting story books. Send SASE for list.

Toller Trader, original Decoy Collector's Guides, nearly all out-of-print Decoy books, Magazines, and Decoy Show booklets - Easton Waterfowl Festival booklets from 1971. Bourne, Oliver, & Guyette Auction catalogs.

Approx. 2500 listings of decoy brands. Information on who owned them, when and where they were used and references on where the info came from. $15.00 by Mail to US and Canada addresses. Make check or money order payable to and mail to:

Some bordering on "Rare." Send us your "Want List".

Your source for Tupelo, Basswood, White Cedar, high density Tan Cork. Knotts Knives has supplies for the hand carver and power carver : brushes, paint, glass eyes, epoxy, sandpaper, aprons, Foredom.

Offers a wide range of Antique and Contemporary Waterfowl Decoys, Shorebirds, and Fish Decoys, plus some Quality Country Antiques. Visit Us at our webaite ravenswayantiques.com If you do not find something you like, please tell us your interests. Thank you for your business. Jim & Kathy Twining.

Wisconsin, Illinois River, Ward Brothers, Masons and others. Can be viewed at the web site below.

See www.wooden-decoy.com for honest, quality hand-carved and factory waterfowl decoys and fish spearing decoys for sale. We list decoys by region of the U.S., the St. Clair Flats, and S.W. Ontario. We also list other sporting collectibles. See contact info below for more information about listings or membership

Specializing in the purchase and sale of shorebird decoys. Visit our web site:

Multiple images of every decoy. Larger thumbnails. Streamlined menus. More content. A clear discussion of why you should consider working with us. Still offering over 150 quality decoys in original paint with full money-back guarantee. Updated daily. The best decoy website is now better than ever!

Old working decoys for sale, primarily Chesapeake Bay & Chincoteague, but also some from other areas/regions. Limited number of decoys by high-profile contemporary carvers also available.

REQUEST E MAIL "DECOYS FOR SALE" COPY OF LIST

Antique shorebird decoys. Offering all the different species and makers from every Atlantic coastal gunning region.

JUST RECEIVED: Fabulous shorebird collection including Burr, Folger Fox rig, G. E. Wallace, Demott, Lincoln type golden plover and sanderling, and Nantucket golden plover wind bird. FOR SALE: James Holly Canvasback, Dan Lake Leeds Black Duck, Ward Can Hen, Cyriel Heath Goldeneye Hen, McNair Hudsonian Curlew, Hart Penguin, Lincoln Golden Plover, Ira Hudson Goose, Pintail, Blair Mallard, Stevens Black, Crowell Black Duck and Wigeon, Warin Black, Chambers Redhead and Black, Herters Owl, Elliston Redhead, Perdew Mallard Hen & Drake painted by Edna, Rare Perdew Redhead Hen, Graves Cans and Mallards, Rousell Ringneck, SHOREBIRDS: Crowell Yellowlegs Flattie, Tronto Black-bellied Plover, Boyd Yellowlegs, Nantucket Golden Plover, Long Island BBP; Great selection of Crowell miniatures. MASONS: Premier: Mallards, BWT, Blacks, Merganser Hen Challenge: Merganser, Mallard, Black, Coot and Goldeneye Shorebirds: Tackeye Fall Plumage Golden Plover, Willet and Dove; Tackeye Willet MINIS: Strunk Mini Wigeons, JUST RECEIVED: Collection of D.W. Nichols - Rare Species: American Merganser, Blue-winged Teal, Green-winged Teal, D.W. Nichol Wood Duck,

(Roi Vista CA). Vintage 1940’s and 50’s.

I will pay good prices for good original paint Mason and Wildfowler decoys.

Especially interested in Evans Factory, Moak, Resop, Strey, Milwaukee Museum and Stoughton school carvers.

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For purchase or consignment. All Transactions held in strict confidence. Write or call

"Mr. X" decoys in original paint. Send photos/descriptions or call.

Individual decoys or entire collections. Quiet and discreet.

Wants, Evans and C. V. Wells Factory; Frisque, Green, WI; and other Wisconsin carvers. Interested in all species. Have some extras for trade or sale.

We specialize in Southern Decoys.

Paying top dollar. Herter's, Swisher and Soule (metal,) individual carvers. Write or call

Excellent condition only.

On book being planned on "Mr. X (Sibley) Decoys." Need photos and historical information. All photos and other items will be safely returned to sender. Please send information to:

Website offers distinctive vintage, antique, rare & modern, hunting & fishing collectibles for sale. Wildlife sporting art, antique fishing lures, antique photos, hanging dead game, wood sculptures, vintage bookends, snuff boxes, original gunmaker labels, new & used books, & other unusual fishing & hunting memorabilia & paraphernalia.

Buy-Sell-Trade.

Gun-related and trapping-related calendars, posters, diecuts, shotshell boxes, pinback buttons, gunpowder cans, pamphlets, catalogs, scent containers, etc.

Offers fish decoys, fish plaques, musky lures, old ice fishing tackle and folk art carvings for sale. Online catalog: www.whitedeertrading.com

FISHDECOY.NET features the world's largest selection of collectible spearing decoys from rare, early, folk art examples to the finest works by today's master carvers. Our massive, online catalog offers something for everyone and is easily navigated. We also offer authentication, appraisal, collection dispersal and broker services. We actively buy and sell fish decoys and have interest in acquiring fish decoys from private sources.

My handcrafted wood topwater plugs have both the quality and the fish-catching capabilities to become among your all-time favorite lures! Every bait water tested. (You won't need to send any back for a refund because they don't "run right".) Key hook placements result in fewer missed strikes! Also, they're very reasonably priced. Call or write for a color brochure. Cost is $2.00 which is refunded on first order.

Carvings by Finney, McNair, Birch and Others. Please e-mail or send photo.

Agates & agatines, carboloys, snakes, ferrules, vintage silk thread, reel seat hardware, silk fly lines, rodmaker's catalogs, etc.

Collecting fine examples of LA calls. Top dollar or trade.

Hunting or Collector Grade. Will checker upon request. Made of Cocobola, Osage Orange and acrylic.

Unique heirloom quality collector grade crow calls, hand carved and painted in enamels by Allen F. Weidhaas. Unique Owl Hooter call see display ad in Nov-Dec issue on page 60. Calls by special order only. Watch for display advertising in Hunting & Fishing Collectibles Magazine, and/or contact the artist to inquire. On web site click on Crow Calls button.

Call or email me with what you have to trade or I pay $$$$. Contact Allen with your list:

W.L., M.S.A., and Marbles Knives, and Axes, R.H. Ruana, Scagel, Loveless, and Morseth, and Randall Knives & Axes.

Catalogs, Guides, Books, Calendars, Watch fobs, Cardboard Lure Containers, Anything Unusual.

Museum quality models 1:12 scale model of W. P. Stephens ca. 1890s duck boat. 1:8 scale model antique outboards. Museum quality models made in USA.

Carvings by Finney, McNair, Birch and Others. Please e-mail photo

including saltwater fishing scenes, wanted by private collector.

With stamps. 1974, First Year, through 2000. Matted and framed through 1994. All have Mint Stamp and signed Stamp 1987 through 2000. Will consider your best offer.

Providing a complete range of restoration services for collectors and dealers. Extensive experience with decoys and carvers from all regions of the U.S. and Canada. Masons a specialty.

Antique American Bird Decoys are our only business. All aspects of decoy marketing. Sales. Consignments. Auction Bidding. Appraisals. Experienced Consulting.

30 years experience dealing in top-quality original paint decoys. Strict confidence. Write, call, or visit our web site:

Decoys, Prints, Sporting Art. Vintage Prints & Decoys

Be sure to visit SHORELINE ANTIQUES, Selling Decoys, Fishing, Hunting Athletic, Pond Boats, Resort Signs, Camp Blankets and Rustic Furniture. Pre-1950 Sporting Antiques in a historic setting at Catfish River Arts & Antiques. Mon-Sat. 10am-6pm., Sunday 10am-5pm.