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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 / 2012

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: Dec / 2012

Books, Catalogs, Paper, Etc

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 / 2012

"Whispering Wings & Wooden Blocks"

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.
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 / 2012

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 / 2012

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 / 2012

Decoys For Sale

Decoys for Sale:

Antique Hen Goldeneye low head, feather stamped, original paint, Walt Snow style, $175.00; Black Ducks from Ludington Boat Works, original paint, glass eyes, keel, $65.00; Herter’s Balsa Mallards $30.00 ea. Good condition. Also a large selection of Phil Babe’s hunting style decoys $150.00 - $200.00 each.
Contact:
Phil Babe
989-362-2790
Expires: Feb / 2012

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 / 2012

PWM Shorebird Decoys

Specializing in the purchase and sale of shorebird decoys. Visit our web site:
Contact:
Bill Masengarb
(540) 721-0265
Expires: Jun / 2012

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!

Email Decoy List

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.
Contact:
Jim Trimble
703-768-7264

Updated 2011 Decoy List

REQUEST E MAIL "DECOYS FOR SALE" COPY OF LIST
Contact:
John Freimuth
708-361-4343
Expires: Feb / 2012

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 / 2012

Classic Decoys For Sale

Crowell Pintail, Wigeon and Black, Shourds Brant and Goldeneye Hen Ward Black and Can Hen, Chambers Redhead, Buchanan Blue-winged Teal Hen, Perdew Mallard, Graves Cans and Mallards, Boyd BBP, Lincoln GP, Crowell Black-bellied Plover; Harris Wood Duck Mini, McNair Mini Willet, Ward Mini Pintail Pair and Mallard. Masons: Premier: Chesapeake Bay Can, Mallards, Blacks and Can Challenge: Black, Brant, Mallard, Goldeneye, Coot and Merganser Glasseye: Can Hen and Wigeon Hen Glasseye: Willet, Dove and Yellowlegs Tackeye: Black-bellied Plover, Willet and Split-tailed Dowitcher McNair Mini Whimbrel and Yellowlegs, Hanson Bluebills
Contact:
Alan G. Haid
P.O. Box 1211 - darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-5188
Expires: Feb / 2012

Decoys Wanted

Wanted:

Thomas Hansen wood carvings and miniature decoys.
Contact:
Mike Kaul
651-351-5401
Expires: Feb / 2012

Wanted To Buy

Decoys made by the Realistic Decoy Co. of Kewaunee,Wisconsin,1930's-1940's. looking for O/P Canvasback, Bluebill or Mallard decoys. Will consider re-paints depending on condition.
Contact:
Curt Marsolek
918-314-4600(c) 918-787-7972(h)
Expires: Oct / 2012

WANTED:

Dr. Lewis Webb Hill, George Boyd and Jess Blackstone carvings and decoys.Write or call or vist the website.
Contact:
Jim Cullen
PO Box 888 - Rye, NH 03870

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: Oct / 2012

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 / 2012

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 / 2013

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 / 2012

Multiple Collectibles

For sale:

Vintage and Antique Duck & Turkey Calls, Duck Decoys, Fishing Reels, Fishing Creels, Fly Wallets & Fly Boxes, Sporting Books. See us at our web site.
Expires: Aug / 2012

Hunting Items

Wolfe's Sporting Collectibles

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.
Expires: Dec / 2012

Fishing Items

White Deer Trading Post

Offers fish decoys, fish plaques, old fishing tackle, duck decoys and folk art carvings for sale. Online catalog at whitedeertrading.com
Contact:
Brad, Annie and Tina Kimball
715-525-2299
Expires: Feb / 2012

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.
P.O. Box 1705 - Marion, IL 62959
618-997-1612

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 / 2012

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

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 / 2012

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 / 2012

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 / 2012

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 / 2012

Real Estate

Hunting & Fishing Land Available

Bear, Deer, Turkey, 22+ acres on Mount Sterling, North Carolina. Located on Flat Branch Road, old small tobacco farm, stone fence on 3 sides, 3 springs, electric power pole on property available. 5 miles off 1-40, Waterville exit. $15,000 per acre.
Contact:
225-921-8585
Expires: Apr / 2012

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 / 2012

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, Sporting Art. Vintage Prints & Decoys, Kearney, NE 68847.
Contact:
Larry Peterson
(308) 234-2662 evenings
Expires: Apr / 2012

Coming To Wisconsin?

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. Tues-Sat. 10am-6pm., Sunday 12-5pm.
Contact:
Shoreline Antiques
154 W. Main Street, Hw 51 - Downtown Stoughton, WI 53562
(608) 877-8880
Expires: Jun / 2012