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Archery Equipment

Want: Older Archery Items.

Recurve and longbows by Bear, Wing, Howatt and others. Also company catalogs, quivers, arrows, etc.
Contact:
Gary
(920) 589-4491
Expires: Dec / 2008

Badges, Buttons & Licenses

www.the-emerald-stag.com

Website visitors may buy or sell vintage gunpowder co. advertising pinbacks (ie Peters, DuPont, Remington/UMC, Winchester, etc). Also available are vintage hunting, fishing, trapping & deer license pinbacks and some guide/game warden badges. For more info please visit the website or feel free to call.
Contact:
Bill or Carol Jabonaski
PO Box 84 - Fort Plain, NY 13339
(518) 673-8569
Expires: Jun / 2008

Books, Catalogs, Paper, Etc

For Sale:

Hunting & Fishing Collectibles Magazines Volumes 1-7 Total 42 Issues in Mint Condition $200.00 plus shipping.
Contact:
631-323-2634
Expires: Jun / 2008

For Sale: Sporting Classics

Premier issue, 1981 thru July-August 1995, one 1987 issue missing, 80 issues many still in unopened shrink wrap. ( $500.00 ) Outdoor Life 1965-1985, over 250 issues, lots of the Jack O’connor stories. ( $500.00 ) Buyer pays shipping or delivery can be arranged.
Contact:
Jim
781-326-1587 evenings
Expires: Jun / 2008

WANTED:

Chincotegue Easter Decoy Festival Poster(s) Featuring Dave "Umbrella" Watson and Miles Hancock.
Contact:
Jack Marsh
5809 Indian Mound Road - Columbia, SC 29209
803-776-0238 (evenings)
Expires: Aug / 2008

Decoys of the Atlantic Flyway

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.
Contact:
Stan
(336) 593-9477
Expires: Dec / 2008

The Western Angler: An account of Pacific Salmon and Western Trout

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.
Contact:
Stan
(336) 593-9477
Expires: Dec / 2008

Wanted:

Any articles, photographs, advertising flyers, etc. about "Mr. X" / Sibley decoys. Let me know what you have.
Contact:
Stan
(336) 593-9477
Expires: Dec / 2008

Wanted to Buy:

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.
Contact:
Stan at the H&FC office
336-593-9477

"All Duck Hunters Are Crazy"

This book is 192 pages, HC w/DJ. If you are a duck hunter or a nostalgia lover, this book is for you. Now signed copies are available directly from the author for only $18.95 each, which includes free shipping. Send check to address below or for credit card orders, call. Dealer inquires welcome.
Contact:
ron koch
5023 rivermoor drive - omro, WI 54963
(336) 593-9477

Complete Line of Decoy and Carving Books.

Also have Hunting story books. Send SASE for list.
Contact:
Hunting Rig Books
124 county Rd. CB - Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 725-4350 or (920) 725-4421
Expires: Jun / 2008

Looking for old, out-of-print "Decoy publications"? I've got 'em!

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.
Contact:
Collectible Old Decoys, Dick McIntyre
158 Jasmine Hall Road - Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 466-0250

"Decoy Brands" an Identification Guide.

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:
Contact:
Robert Woollens
po box 305 - camden, DE 19934
(302) 678-0113
Expires: Dec / 2008

Have several out-of-print decoy and wildfowling books

Some bordering on "Rare." Send us your "Want List".
Contact:
HF Collectibles
P.O. Box 40 - Lawsonville, NC 27022
Expires: Dec / 2008

Carving Supplies

Decoy making supplies

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.
Contact:
Knotts Knives
5549 Spinnaker Drive - Salisbury, MD 21801
1-800-388-6759
Expires: Dec / 2008

Decoys For Sale

Wooden-decoy.com

See our new website, www.wooden-decoy.com, for investment-quality, hand-carved and factory duck decoys and fish spearing decoys for sale. We specialize in hand-carved and factory decoys from Wisconsin, Michigan, the St. Clair Flats and S.W. Ontario. We also list other sporting collectibles.
Contact:
Jackie Robertson
Expires: Oct / 2008

Wonderful early rare

hollow Illinois green-winged teal drake; 1930’s bird tree fresh to market. Also, unique hollow Miles shorebird carvings.
Contact:
207-646-7488
Expires: Jun / 2008

New! PWM Shorebird Decoys

Specializing in the purchase and sale of shorebird decoys. Visit our web site:
Contact:
Bill Masengarb
(540) 721-0265
Expires: Jun / 2008

Have you seen our new website?

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!

Updated 2008 Decoy List

Send S.A.S.E. or request email copy
Contact:
J. M. Freimuth
12123 South 71st Ave. - Palos Hts, IL 60463
(708) 361-4343
Expires: Feb / 2009

Shorebirds, Shorebirds, Shorebirds

Antique shorebird decoys. Offering all the different species and makers from every Atlantic coastal gunning region.
Contact:
Schiller Martin
2657 North East 26th Terrace - Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33306
(954) 566-1286 Winter or (336) 385-6879 Summer
Expires: Apr / 2009

Old Working Decoys and Calls

Send SASE or e-mail address for current list.
Contact:
Jim Young
3112 Casa Bonita NE - Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 293-0674
Expires: Dec / 2008

Classic Decoys For Sale

Crowell Black Duck, Lincoln Self-Bailing Surf Scoter .M.Shourds Black, Welker Can, Warin Black, Stevens Sleeper Goldeneye Chambers Redhead and Black, Herters Owl and Crows, Elliston Mallard Hen and Drake Perdew Mallard Hen and Drake, painted by Edna, Rare Perdew Redhead Hen Roussell Ringneck Shorebirds: Boyd Yellowlegs; Massachusetts Willet; Nantucket Golden Plover; New Jersey Yellowlegs and Robin Snipe; Long Island BBP, Great selection of Crowell miniatures Masons: Premier: Mallards, BWT, Cans, Blacks, Redheads and Pintail Challenge: Merganser, Black, Mallard, Coot and Goldeneye Glasseye: Cans, Redhead, Bluebills Shorebirds: Glasseye Yellowlegs: Black-bellied Plover and Tackeye Willet
Contact:
Alan G. Haid
P.O. Box 1211 - darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-5188
Expires: Jun / 2008

Decoys Wanted

Wanted:

Early Cast Iron Sink Box Duck Decoys. Write or call
Contact:
J.C. Smith
P.O. Box 371 - Barnesville, MD 20838
301-972-6250
Expires: Jun / 2009

Wanted

Will buy or trade for Mason Premier Hen Canvasback, head in good original paint and structurally sound---original eyes and no repairs---send information and pictures to:
Contact:
Len Carnaghi
586-201-2790
Expires: Aug / 2008

Wanted:

Wildfowler Decoys to add to my rig. Repaints/no paint, Oversize Preferred. Send Photos to:
Contact:
G. Soden
8 Foxdale Ct. - Hunt. Sta., NY 11746
631-423-1492
Expires: Dec / 2008

Wanted to Buy:

Shorebirds by Mark McNair and Cameron McIntyre and vintage shorebirds from all regions.
Contact:
Bill Masengarb
(540) 721-0265
Expires: Jun / 2008

Want:

Original Paint Pair of August Heinefield decoys - any species!! Also interested in other Rock Hall carvers.
Contact:
Robert Woollens
po box 305 - camden, DE 19934
(302) 678-0113
Expires: Jun / 2008

Wanted: Wisconsin decoys and other Wisconsin sporting memorabilia

Especially interested in Evans Factory, Moak, Resop, Strey, Milwaukee Museum and Stoughton school carvers.
Contact:
Herb Desch
6 E. Scott Street #3, - Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 337-7957

Want: Decoys in Original Paint by top makers

For purchase or consignment. All Transactions held in strict confidence. Write or call
Contact:
russ goldberger
po box 60 - rye, NH 03870
(603) 433-1770

Wanted: Sibley

"Mr. X" decoys in original paint. Send photos/descriptions or call.
Contact:
Stan Van Etten
P.O. Box 40 - Lawsonville, NC 27022
(336) 593-9477
Expires: Dec / 2008

Paying top dollar for classic old decoys in excellent original condition

Individual decoys or entire collections. Quiet and discreet.
Contact:
Classic Decoys, Alan G. Haid
21 Outlook Drive - Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-5188

Help-Collector

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.
Contact:
Ed Wojciechowski
(920) 751-1151 Day or (920) 982-2960 Eve.

Cash Paid-Any Honest, OLD Decoy made in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina or Louisiana

We specialize in Southern Decoys.
Contact:
Collectible Old Decoys, Dick McIntyre
158 Jasmine Hall Road - Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 466-0250

Owl Decoys Wanted

Paying top dollar. Herter's, Swisher and Soule (metal,) individual carvers. Write or call
Contact:
russ goldberger
po box 60 - rye, NH 03870
(603) 433-1770

Wanted: Jim Schmiedlin gunning decoys.

Excellent condition only.
Contact:
David Combs
P.O. Box 2767 - Long Beach, CA 90801
(562) 595-7401
Expires: Feb / 2010

Would like your help

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:
Contact:
Stan Van Etten
P.O. Box 40 - Lawsonville, NC 27022
(336) 593-9477
Expires: Dec / 2008

Hunting Items

Sporting Collectibles For Sale

Old Handmade Gibson style turkey box call – Zack Ward wood duck pair – Orvis Cameron McIntyre designed mallard pair – Jimmy Bowden miniature merganser pair – Carl Christian chip carved early 9 ½” brook trout – Harry Dye bronze, Reed Dye mallard NIB – Olt model CT-220 crank turkey call NIB – Tony Dillender Lexington KY handmade miniature fly reel – Rudy Ruana sheath knife – George Aho wood duck decoy – Marbles match safe NIB – Old Master turkey call W.F. Hanenrat, Virginia in box - NWTF 1995-1996 Sponser pins – Winchester shelf talkers – Rifle and pistol match medals – Gun Co, NRA, ATA patches and pins – Gibbon frog, Robbins Sun Fish decoys – Marbles safety fish knife – Minnesota heartland fish decoy poster
Contact:
Jim Layton
2710 Gilbert - Portsmouth, OH 45662
740-353-6179
Expires: Aug / 2008

WANTED

Gun-related and trapping-related calendars, posters, diecuts, shotshell boxes, pinback buttons, gunpowder cans, pamphlets, catalogs, scent containers, etc.
Contact:
Ron Willoughby
(603) 787-2060
Expires: Dec / 2008

Fishing Items

Wanted:

Older frog fish decoys. 1970's and earlier.
Contact:
Derald Radtke
- Camano Island, WA
(360) 387-8536.
Expires: Dec / 2008

World Class Fish Decoys

And hand carved lures by master wood carver Dean Crouser. H&FC Magazine rates his work as "One of the few bargains left in the arena of fish decoy collecting today".
Contact:
Dean Crouser, Old Oregon Lures
P.O. Box 2242 - Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 669-8747
Expires: Feb / 2009

Wanted: Spring Hooks

Oddball spring-loaded, mechanical fish hooks and contraptions that grab a fish after the fish pulls on the bait hook. Metal fish traps. Private collector.
Contact:
Bill Blauser
(412) 373-8203
Expires: Dec / 2008

Old Fish Spearing Decoys

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.
Contact:
Tim Spreck
(651) 439-1110

Surface Bait Fans

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.
Contact:
SIDE-STEPPER BAIT CO.
PO Box 1021 - Madison, FL 32341
(850) 973-2153

Wanted: Fish Carvings on Plaques or with backing

Carvings by Finney, McNair, Birch and Others. Please e-mail or send photo.
Contact:
(732) 938-2988

Want: Antique Fishing Rod Components

Agates & agatines, carboloys, snakes, ferrules, vintage silk thread, reel seat hardware, silk fly lines, rodmaker's catalogs, etc.
Contact:
Russ Gooding
PO Box 159 - Hopeland, PA 17533
(717) 738-7330

Game Calls

Custom Duck Calls:

Hunting or Collector Grade. Will checker upon request. Made of Cocobola, Osage Orange and acrylic.
Contact:
Keely Gadus
2840 Luverne Ave. - Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 693-5943

Heirloom Quality Crow Calls

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.
Contact:
Allen F. Weidhaas
(276) 694-6282
Expires: Dec / 2008

Knives

Wanted:

W.L., M.S.A., and Marbles Knives, and Axes, R.H. Ruana, Scagel, Loveless, and Morseth, and Randall Knives & Axes.
Contact:
Gordon White
PO Box 181 - Guthbert, GA 39840
(229) 732-6982 anytime
Expires: Oct / 2008

Trapping Items

Wanted: Old Trapping Items

Catalogs, Guides, Books, Calendars, Watch fobs, Cardboard Lure Containers, Anything Unusual.
Contact:
Mark Anderson
2501 ranchwood Circle - Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 760-0853
Expires: Dec / 2008

Wildlife / Sporting Art

WANTED: Fish Carvings on Plaques or with backing

Carvings by Finney, McNair, Birch and Others. Please e-mail photo
Contact:
(732) 938-2988

Lynn Bogue Hunt original paintings

including saltwater fishing scenes, wanted by private collector.
Contact:
Paul Vartanian
608 - 5th Ave. - New York, NY 10020
(212) 245-6633
Expires: Apr / 2009

Services Offered

Professional Decoy Restoration

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.
Contact:
Paul Fortin
PO Box 713 - Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 447-2614
Expires: Dec / 2008

Collectible Old Decoys

Antique American Bird Decoys are our only business. All aspects of decoy marketing. Sales. Consignments. Auction Bidding. Appraisals. Experienced Consulting.
Contact:
Collectible Old Decoys, Dick McIntyre
158 Jasmine Hall Road - Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 466-0250

Buyer, Seller, Broker, Appraiser, Consultant, Auction Representation

30 years experience dealing in top-quality original paint decoys. Strict confidence. Write, call, or visit our web site:
Contact:
Russ Goldberger
PO Box 60 - Rye, NH 03870
(603) 433-1770

Decoy / Sport Shops

Advertise your shop or mall booth here. Let other collectors know where you are located, as they travel around the country.

Located Off I-80 in Central Nebraska

Decoys, Prints, Sporting Art. Vintage Prints & Decoys
Contact:
Larry Peterson
2200 Central Ave. - Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-2662 evenings
Expires: Jun / 2008

Linden Hall Antiques

Rt. 13 (just south of St. Police), Bridgeville, Delaware. Multi-dealer shop. Large selection of Decoys, Sporting collectibles, Oyster cans & plates, Primitives, Stoneware, Furniture, Etc. Open daily 10 to 5, closed Wed.
Contact:
Linden Hall Antiques
9097 Fawn Rd - Bridgeville, DE 19933
(302) 337-9097

Coming To Wisconsin?

Be sure to visit SHORELINE ANTIQUES, Selling Decoys, Fishing, Hunting, Athletic, Wooden Boats, Resort Signs, Camp Blankets and Rustic Furniture. Pre-1950 Sporting Antiques in a historic setting at the Middleton Antiques Mall. Weekdays 10-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4
Contact:
Shoreline Antiques
1819 Parmenter St. - Middleton (Far Westside Madison), WI 53562
(608) 831-5515
Expires: Jun / 2008

A Different Drummer

Featuring Sport Art, Decoys and Period Antiques. Located in historic Thomasville, GA Open Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am - 5:00pm
Contact:
206 S. Broad Street. - Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 227-6060
Expires: Aug / 2008

Shows-Upcoming

Hunting Expo - Crockett Texas

Aug. 8-10, 2008 - Exhibitors featuring decoy carvers, collectors, eclectics, dealers, vintage birds, call makers, ATV's, UV's, feeders, blinds, hunting leases, taxidermy, gun repair, clubs, association, the Forest Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife and other hunting accessories. Booths available.
Expires: Aug / 2008