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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 / 2009

Badges, Buttons & Licenses

Looking for information

(history and photos) on state hunting, fishing, trapping licenses -- both pins and paper. Doing research for articles and possible book. Interested in all regions.
Contact:
336-593-9477
Expires: Aug / 2009

Books, Catalogs, Paper, Etc

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 / 2009

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 / 2009

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 / 2009

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
506 Vasser Lane - Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 725-4421
Expires: Jun / 2010

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 / 2009

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 / 2009

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 / 2009

Decoys For Sale

Raven's Way

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.
Expires: Dec / 2009

Various Collectible Decoys

Wisconsin, Illinois River, Ward Brothers, Masons and others. Can be viewed at the web site below.
Expires: Apr / 2010

Wooden-decoy.com

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
Contact:
Jackie Robertson
707-217-2758 (cell)
Expires: Oct / 2009

KickingBullGallery.com updates

Just found early pair of Joseph Lincoln whistlers; Joe King brant; Unknown NJ goose decoy; folky upperstate NY whistler; 1990 Miles' carving of Gus Wilson tiger (36") and 1998 stilllife carving of yellowlegs shorebird on plaque.
Contact:
207-646-7488
Expires: Apr / 2010

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 2009 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 / 2010

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 / 2010

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 / 2009

Decoys Wanted

Call Me First

I will pay good prices for good original paint Mason and Wildfowler decoys.
Contact:
Vaughn Walters, Grand River Decoys
(660)707-1389
Expires: Aug / 2009

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: Dec / 2009

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 / 2009

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 / 2009

Hunting Items

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 / 2009

Fishing Items

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

Louisiana Duck Calls

Collecting fine examples of LA calls. Top dollar or trade.
Contact:
Barry Sallinger
(337)298-0607
Expires: Feb / 2010

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 / 2009

Collecting - Antique or Vintage Crow Calls

Call or email me with what you have to trade or I pay $$$$. Contact Allen with your list:
Contact:
Allen
276-694-6282
Expires: Dec / 2009

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 / 2009

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 / 2009

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 / 2010

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 / 2009

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, 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: Aug / 2009

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