Decoy carving ducks

Mallard duck decoy carving

Daniel Montano started carving in 1987 when he was in National City Junior High School in San Diego County. He is known for his palm frond carvings and feather work. Since first picking up an airbrush back in high school in 1990, the airbrush has become his tool of choice. He paints with acrylics and uses tupelo. My first attempt at decoy carving was a ruddy duck. That was in 1987, and I was 13. My love for the ruddy has only grown since then. It is still my favorite species. I have painted…

Who does the best wood-carved decoys? Looking to buy a decoy to be part of a trophy mount.

Most waterfowl carvers have a favorite bird. Perhaps it’s one that evokes a cherished memory from nature, or maybe it’s a species that does particularly well in competition. There can be as many reasons as there are carvers. I do know that I could ignite an impassioned debate and get called a bunch of names if I were to say, “The most beautiful duck in the world is the mandarin drake.”

These clips are from my DVD "Carving Duck Decoys For The Beginner"Over the past 20 years I've taught hundreds of students to carve decorative decoys, and thi...

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Discover 14-time World Champion Wildfowl Artist, Pat Godin. A master of carving, Pat is a world-renowned carver with a passion for wildfowl & nature

2. Here is a pattern for a more conventional gunner.

DECOYS AND WILDLIFE GALLERY - DECOYS by Bob White