The 2023 IWCA Canvas Decoy Championship was hosted by the Core Sound Decoy Festival in Harkers Island, North Carolina on December 3rd.
Congratulations to Rob Oliver of Manahawkin, NJ who swept the Championship winning 1st Best of Show - $200 plus Rosette, 2nd Best of Show - $100 plus Rosette, and 3rd Best of Show - $50 plus rosette.
1. Rob Oliver (Old Squaw Drake)
2. Rob Oliver ( Black Duck)
3. Rob Oliver (Canada Goose)
The 2023 IWCA Decorative Carvers of the Year have been determined. Those intermediate and novice level carvers who are current IWCA Members, received points from each entry and win at each IWCA sanctioned competition held by IWCA Affiliate Member organizations throughout the year. Those who competed and placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in their category, and/or 1st 2nd, or 3rd Best of Show were awarded points. At the end of the year, points accrued are totaled for a final tally to determine the winners. For compete details on points accrued in 2023, CLICK HERE. For complete rules for IWCA Decorative Carver of the Year Award CLICK HERE.
Congratulations to the 2023 IWCA Decorative Carvers of the Year!
Intermediate Level Winners
1st Place - Dan Wendling (260 points)
2nd Place - Bob Bellino (70 points)
3rd Place - Stan Rule (40 points)
Novice Level Winners
1st Place - Cheryl Ayers (150 points)
2nd Place - Bob Poloski (110 points)
3rd Place - Ron Fleischer (60 points)
The 2024 IWCA Affiliate Members competitions use IWCA rules so carvers may know what to expect from the contest and the judging. There are many competitions using IWCA rules, however not all are IWCA sanctioned contests. Don’t be disappointed, check to be sure the show you are entering, is an IWCA Affiliate Member show.
The competition must be an current IWCA Affiliate Member show, in order for the novice and intermediate carvers to accrue points by winning in their divisions. These are the 2024 IWCA Affiliate member Shows:
Wisconsin Waterfowl Association (WWA) Decoy Carving Contest - Oshkosh, WI
Columbia Flyway Wildlife Show (CFWS) - Astoria, OR
Catawba Wood Carvers Show and Competition - Hickory, NC
Core Sound Decoy Festival - Harkers Island, NC
Be sure and check with each show individually, to get the details for their competition.
The 2023 IWCA Canvas Decoy Championship will be hosted by the Core Sound Decoy Festival held in Harkers Island, North Carolina December 2nd and 3rd.
1st Best of Show - $200
2nd Best of Show - $100
3rd Best of Show $50
Contact : Davis Springle
Email: adspringle@gmail.com
Website: DecoyGuild.com
MAIL-INS ACCEPTED!
The 2023 IWCA Young Guns Championship was hosted by IWCA Affiliate Member, Catawba Valley Woodcarvers Show on 10/21, in Hickory, North Carolina.
Congratulations to the winners!
Age 15 to 17 - 1st Place - Clay Michels - Age 15 - Goldeneye Drake
Age 15 to 17 - 2nd Place - Clay Michels - Age 15 - Canvasback Drake
Bench Category - 1st Place - Rowdy Tarlton - Age 9 - Shorebird
The 2023 IWCA Style Shorebird Decoy Championship was hosted by the Catawba Valley Woodcarvers Show in Hickory, North Carolina on October 21. Congratulations to the winners!
1st Best of Show - $300 - Walter “Brother” Gaskill - Beaufort, NC - Killdeer
2nd Best of Show - $200 - Walter “Brother” Gaskill - Beaufort, NC - Purple Gallinule
3rd Best of Show - $100 Gene Parham - Hickory, NC - Black-necked Stilt
The results and photos are in! The Columbia Flyway Wildlife Show hosted the 2023 IWCA Style Decoy Championship in Astoria, Oregon on September 23.
Here are the winners and the photos of their winning entries. Complete results can be found on the Columbia Flyway Wildlife Show website
https://www.columbiaflywaywildlifeshow.com/
Category photos will be included in Competition 2023 in the CFWS section of the publication.
Congratulations to all of the winners!
1st Best of Show - Walter Gaskill - Beaufort, NC - Shoveler Drake
2nd Best of Show - Ken Stuparyk - Cincinnati, OH - Hooded Merganser Hen
3rd Best of Show - Tom Matus - Kuna, ID - Stellers Eider Drake
Next up, the 2023 IWCA Style Shorebird Decoy Championship and the 2023 Young Guns Championship will be hosted by IWCA Affiliate Member Catawba Valley Woodcarvers on October 21 in Hickory, North Carolina at the Hickory Metro Trade Center located at 1960 13th Ave Dr SE #5186, Hickory, NC 28602
For more information contact:
Contact: Steve Robertson
Phone: (828) 612-4716
E-mail:steve_robertson30@yahoo.com
Mail-ins Accepted!
Hope to see you and your entries there!
The 2023 IWCA Working Decoy Championship was hosted by IWCA Affiliate Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s Decoy Carving Contest in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on August 26th.
1st Best of Show - Jon Jones - Wood Duck Drake
2nd Best of Show - Jon Jones - Shoveler Drake
3rd Best of Show - Luke Costilow - Shoveler Hen
Best of Category
Puddle Ducks
1st Wood Duck Drake - Jon Jones
2nd Shoveler Drake - Jon Jones
3rd Shoveler Hen - Luke Costilow
Diving Ducks
1st Ring-necked Duck Drake - Bruce Urben
Sea Ducks
1st Spectacled Eider Drake - Laurie J. McNeil
The 2023 IWCA Style Decoy Championship will be hosted by IWCA Affiliate Member Columbia Flyway Wildlife Show & Competition in Astoria Oregon on September 23-24. Hope to see you and your entries there!
1st Best of Show $300 - 2nd Best of Show $200 - 3rd Best of Show $100
MAIL-INS ACCEPTED!
September 22-24, 2023
Clatsop County Fairgrounds & Expo Center
92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, OR 97103
The 2023 IWCA Working Decoy Championship will be hosted by the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s Decoy Carving Contest, and in conjunction with the Waterfowl Expo in Oshkosh, WI on August 25th & 26th
1st Place - $200
2nd Place - $100
3rd Place - $50
Entries will be accepted on Friday 08/25. Judging is on Saturday. MAIL-INS ACCEPTED
Visit the website for more details - https://www.wisducks.org/event/5th-annual-decoy-carving-contest/2023-08-25/
IWCA Affiliate Member Ohio Decoy Collectors and Carvers Association (ODCCA) will hold their 2023 Event March 18-19. This is one of the top competitions and shows in the USA! You don't want to miss this one! Hope to see you there... https://ODCCA.net
The final standings in the 2022 IWCA Decorative Carver of the Year Intermediate and Novice have been posted.
2022 IWCA Decorative Carvers of the Year - Final Standings (December 7, 2022)
Intermediate Level
1st Place - Dan Wendling (185 points)
2nd Place - Beth Parham (150 points)
3rd Place - John Hodge (105 points)
3rd Place - John Zoller (105 points)
Novice Level
1st Place - Jay Bundick (210 points)
2nd Place - Cheryl Ayres (145)
3rd Place - Steve Stratton (140)
Click Here to see the points charts for each level.
Congratulations to all of the participants and the winners! Looking forward to seeing your entries in 2023!
2022 IWCA Young Guns Championship
The 2022 IWCA Young Guns Championship was hosted by the Core Sound Decoy Festival in Harkers Island, North Carolina on December 3-4. There were three age groups. Congratulations to all of the winners!
Young Guns – Age 11 under
1st Place - Zackery Doviak – Age 8 - Dansville, New York - Cinnamon Teal Drake
2nd Place - Jordyn Doviak – Age 7 – Dansville, New York - Green-winged Teal Drake
3rd Place - John Hofler – Age 8 – Florence, South Carolina - Scaup Drake
Young Guns – Age 12-14
1st Place - Clay Michels – Age 14 – Beaufort, North Carolina – Canvasback Drake
Young Guns – Age 15-17
1st Place - John Millesh – Age 15 – Swansboro, North Carolina - Canvasback Drake
2nd Place - John Millesh - Age 15 – Swansboro, North Carolina - Swan Drake
3rd Place - Camille Talton – Age 17 – Faison, North Carolina - Green-winged Teal Drake
The 2022 IWCA Young Guns Championship will be hosted on December 3-4 at the Core Sound Decoy Festival in Harkers Island, North Carolina. Mail-ins Accepted. Hope to see you and your entries there!
The 2022 IWCA Canvas Decoy Championship was hosted by Affiliate Member Catawba Valley Woodcarvers Show and Competition on October 21st in Hickory, North Carolina.
1st Best of Show - Michael Braden - Tom’s River, New Jersey - Black Duck Drake
2nd Best of Show - Charles Holloman - Greenville, North Carolina - Hooded Merganser Hen
3rd Best of Show - Mike Yount - Granite Falls, North Carolina - Long-tailed Duck Drake
Congratulations to all of the winners! The next IWCA Championship event to be held is the 2022 Young Guns Championship hosted by Core Sound Decoy Festival on December 3-4 in Harkers Island, North Carolina. Hope to see you and your entries in December!
Best of Show IWCA Working Decoy Championship – Open
1 Rick Banko McKinleyville, CA Ringneck Drake
2 Tom Matus Kuna, ID Green Wing Teal Drake
3 Tom Matus Kuna, ID Green Wing Teal Hen
Best of Category - Marsh Ducks WPD: E. IWCA Marsh Ducks - Open
1 Tom Matus Kuna, ID Green Winged Teal Drake (Pictured above)
2 Tom Matus Kuna, ID Green Winged Teal Hen (Pictured above)
3 Wade Kelly Arroyo Grande, CA Pintail Drake
WPD: E. IWCA Marsh Ducks: Mallard - Open
1 Tom Matus Kuna, ID Mallard Hen
2 Tom Matus Kuna, ID Mallard Hen
3 Rick Banko McKinleyville, CA Mallard Drake
WPD: E. IWCA Pintail - Open
1 Wade Kelly Arroyo Grande, CA Pintail Drake
2 Wade Kelly Arroyo Grande, CA Pintail Hen
WPD: E. IWCA Green Winged Teal - Open
1 Tom Matus Kuna, ID Green Winged Teal Drake
2 Tom Matus Kuna, ID Green Winged Teal Hen
3 Justin Seelig Garnet, ID Green Winged Teal
WPD: E. IWCA Blue Winged Teal - Open
1 Lloyd Kimmen Columbus, OH Blue Winged Teal Drake
WPD: E. IWCA Wood Duck - Open
1 Tom Matus Kuna, ID Wood Duck
Best of Category - Diving Ducks WDD: E. IWCA Diving Ducks - Open
1 Rick Banko McKinleyville, CA Ringneck Drake (Pictured above)
2 Rick Banko McKinleyville, CA Canvasback Drake
3 Tom Matus Kuna, ID Barrows Goldeneye Hen
WDD: E. IWCA Diving Ducks: Canvasback - Open
1 Rick Banko McKinleyville, CA Canvasback Drake
2 Rick Banko McKinleyville, CA Canvasback Hen
WDD: E. IWCA Diving Ducks: Ringneck - Open
1 Rick Banko McKinleyville, CA Ringneck Drake
2 Rick Banko McKinleyville, CA Ringneck Hen
WDD: E. IWCA Diving Ducks: Bufflehead - Open
1 Tom Matus Kuna, ID GE x Buffy
2 Justin Seelig Garnet, ID Bufflehead Drake
3 Justin Seelig Garnet, ID Bufflehead Hen
WDD: E. IWCA Diving Ducks: Redhead - Open
1 Gary Joe Bryan Nashport, OH Redhead Drake
2 Lloyd Kimmen Columbus, OH Redhead Drake
WDD: E. IWCA Diving Ducks: Goldeneye - Open
1 Tom Matus Kuna, ID Barrows Goldeneye
2 Tom Matus Kuna, ID Barrows Goldeneye
3 Tom Matus Kuna, ID Barrows Goldeneye
Best of Category - Sea Ducks WSD: E. IWCA Sea Ducks - Open
1 Tom Matus Kuna, ID Hooded x Barrows
2 Brad Snodgrass Central Point, OR Black Scoter Drake
WSD: E. IWCA Sea Ducks: Scoter - Open
1 Brad Snodgrass Central Point, OR Black Scoter Drake
2 Brad Snodgrass Central Point, OR Black Scoter Hen
WSD: E. IWCA Sea Ducks: Hybrid - Open
1 Tom Matus Kuna, ID Hooded x Barrows
Best of Category - Goose and Swan WGC: E. IWCA Goose and Swan - Open
1 Tom Matus Kuna, ID Cackler
2 Tom Matus Kuna, ID Swan
3 Rick Banko McKinleyville, CA Brant
WGC: E. IWCA Goose and Swan: Swan - Open
1 Tom Matus Kuna, ID Swan
WGC: E. IWCA Goose and Swan: Brant - Open
1 Rick Banko McKinleyville, CA Brant
WC: E. IWCA Confidence - Open
1 Brad Snodgrass Central Point, OR Cormorant
WC: E. IWCA Confidence: Cormorant - Open
1 Brad Snodgrass Central Point, OR Cormorant
The 2022 IWCA Decorative Carver of the Year points have been updated to include the points accrued at the Columbia Flyway Wildlife Show on September 30th.
Check the current standings here
Next IWCA Affiliate Member show is Catawba Valley Wood Carvers, October 21. Points will be updated again once their results are in.
Remember to renew your IWCA Membership to be eligible as an Intermediate or Novice decorative carver, to accrue points throughout the year.
The current standings have been updated with the points accrued by our Intermediate and Novice level IWCA members Decorative Divisions accrued by entering and placing in Wildfowl Carving Championships.
https://internationalwildfowlcarvers.com/dcoy-standings
The next update of the IWCA Decorative Carver of the Year points, will include points accrued at the Columbia Flyway Wildfowl Show held on September 29th & 30th. So stay tuned!
The 2022 IWCA Style Shorebird Championship was hosted by Wildfowl Carving Championships on September 24. Judges were Tom Newell, Russell Martin, Lionel Dwyer. Congratulations to the winners!
1st Place - Tod Van Wieren - Grand Ledge, Michigan with a Golden Plover
2nd Place - Ted Smith Nampa, Idaho with a Black-necked Stilt
The 2022 IWCA Canvas Decoy Championship will be hosted by IWCA Affiliate Member - Catawba Valley Woodcarvers Show and Competition. Hope to see you and your entries there! Mail-ins Accepted…
October 21-22, 2022 - Judging will begin 3:00 PM Friday Oct. 21, 2022
Hickory Metro Convention Center, Hickory, North Carolina
Contact: Steve Robertson
Phone: (828) 612-4716
E-mail:steve_robertson30@yahoo.com
Website:catawbavalleywoodcarversclub.webs.com/annual-competition-and-show