And more important having a great time with great friends

If anyone hasn't been to a decoy show lately, check out the Decoy Show link above and come see what a great community the decoy collectors have. There are shows in most waterfowling regions. Don't forget the decoy auctions. Collectors usually congregate at a nearby hotel and almost always have decoys in their rooms for trade.

We will be exhibiting at the Henry, Illinois show February 10th. And expect to see us at the Wisconsin decoy show March 8, at the Ohio Decoy Show March 13-16 and of course, exhibiting at the Midwest decoy Collectors Show, April 22-26. Hope to see you there!

Got lots of good feedback on the virtual tour of our collection. Hope everyone has a chance to view it under our collections link above.


Would like to remind everyone that Joe Tonelli offers a brokering service to decoy collectors. If you are looking for a certain piece to round off your collection or just getting started, Joe has been dealing in waterfowling decoys and gamecalls for 40 years and is always willing to pay cash for one decoy or an entire collection. He handles waterfowl and fish decoys, gamecalls, tackle, cover art, and related folk art. Also as Midwest representative of Guyette & Schmidt Decoy Inc, Joe is qualified to do insurance and estate appraisals. He can be reached at 605-481-2811 or 815-664-4580


Just a quick reminder my collectibles books are available here and make great gifts. Each has a broad selection of sporting collectibles featured in high quality full color photography. Use my Books link for information on all of my books on hunting and fishing collectibles. Click here for printable order form for all my books under BOOKS link. I always have books on hand and will personalize one for you. Remember books make great gifts. Surprise your sportsman with a copy. Even if he isn't a collector, he will still enjoy it! Sorry I'm not set up to accept credit cards; personal check or money order will do.
SO ORDER YOURS TODAY!!!

Also I would like to invite you all to join me on a journey into the past with a new project I have started: The History of the MDCA This will be an ongoing series of articles beginning in the beginning with the first show held in Ottawa Illinois, May 7 1966. I have gathered together lots of photos and information from this show that I think you will find interesting

If you would like to share some of your decoys Please click on Albums link above and add an 'album' of your birds. It is easy and you can update your own personal album whenever you like.

Email:tonelli47@hotmail.com

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