EVENTS

EVENTS



Non-Purchase Award Categories


Division A Competition Grade Decorative Decoy (In Tank)

3 Categories: Marsh Ducks, Diving Ducks, Confidence & Geese. A highly decorative carving that features extreme detail and likeness to the specie. Raised primaries, authentic bill size and detailed painting are required. These decoys will be r..
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Division B Decorative Lifesize Wildfowl Carving Category (Not in Tank)

This entry will consist of one or more birds of any species with emphasis on creating an innovative and artistic composition. Entries are to be made of wood. Other materials may be used for habitat and structural purposes. They are to be hand-for..
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Division C Decorative Miniature Wildfowl Carving Category (Not in Tank)

The entry will consist of one or more birds of any species with emphasis on creating an innovative and artistic composition. Entries are to be made of wood. Other materials may be used for habitat and structural purposes. They are to be hand-form..
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Division D Interpretive Sculpture (Open Class)

This is for entrants who may be interested in creating an interpretive piece rather than following the more traditional style of realism. Subject may be of entrant's choice. Medallion and Ribbon for 1st Place Best of Show. Ribbon for 2nd Place Be..
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Division E Best on Gulf Coast - Stick Bird (Open Class)

Any species of shorebirds, doves, etc. is identified in the Audubon Field Guide to identifying shorebirds. One life-size bird is required, either male or female. All decoys must be made of wood. Glass eyes may be used. Decoys must be slick and ma..
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Division F Cajun Open Working Decoy (Open Class) - Bird Must be Donated

An open class division (any specie) in tank. 1st Place Medallion and Ribbon, 2nd and 3rd Place Ribbons. Number of entries are unlimited. No entry fee! Best of Show Ribbon. Rules: Carving must be made strong and durable and have the abili..
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Division G Louisiana State Championship Decorative Head (Open Class)

An open class division (any specie). 1st Place is $25, 2nd Place is $15. 3rd Place is $10. Three Categories: Puddlers, Divers and Geese-Confidence. A highly decorative carving that features extreme detail and likeness to the specie...
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Division H Louisiana State Championship Miniature Boat (Open Class)

Contest will be comprised of 3 main categories: Heavy industrial type boats (tugs, supply boats, crew boats, lift barges, etc.); Commercial fisheries (trawler, oyster, tuna, etc.); Pirogues and canoes (any accessories may be included, such as pad..
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Division I Jimmy Lynch Memorial Feather Carving (Open Class)

Carving may be feather from any specie of wildfowl. The carving must be mounted on a plaque, along with the real feather from which the carving was copied. Both must be viewed from front and back. Carvings must be 98 percent wood. Contestants ma..
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Division J Cajun Classic Working Decoy

3 Categories: Puddlers, Divers and Geese-Confidence. 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention in each category. Medallion for 1st Best of Show. Ribbons for 2nd and 3rd Best of Show. Professional, Amateur and Novice classes. Rules: Carving must ..
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Division K Cajun Classic Decorative Gunning Decoy

3 Categories: Puddlers, Divers and Geese-Confidence. 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention in each category. Medallion for 1st Best of Show. Ribbons for 2nd and 3rd Best of Show. Professional, Amateur and Novice classes. Carving must be made str..
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Division L Louisiana State Championship Fish Carving Competition (Open Class)

All fish will be entered in 3 categories. 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention Ribbons in categories. 1st Place is $25, 2nd Place is $14 and 3rd Place is $10. Freshwater fish, Saltwater fish and Exotic fish categories. A highly decorative carving ..
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Division N Stained or Natural Finish Wildfowl Carving (Open Class)

Subject may be of entrant's choice. Medallion for 1st Place Best of Show. Ribbons for 2nd and 3rd Place Best of Show...
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Division O Youth A & B

This category is for our youths that are 17 and under. Youth A is 15-17 years old, Youth B is 14 years and under. 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention Ribbons. No entry fee for each category. Categories: A-Waterfowl, B-Songbirds, E-Any Gunner, F-..
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Division P Backyard Carvers

This category is for the carver who doesn't go to any class. This is what they do on their own at home. There will be no rules. It will be shelf judging "only." No floating. 1st, 2nd 3rd and Honorable Mention Ribbons. No limit to entries. Categor..
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Division Q Decorative Shelf Decoy

These decoys will not be floated. Same standards as Division A. Professional, Amateur and Novice. 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention Ribbons. Medallions for 1st Place Best of Show. Categories: Puddlers, Divers and Geese-Confidence...
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Division R Anything Goes Open Competition

Professional, Amateur and Novice classes. It can be anything that is not in the brochure. Anything goes. Example: Carrousel Horses, Chip Carvings, Caricatures, Figure Carvings, Animals, etc. 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention Ribbons. Medallions..
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Division S Cajun Cocktail Class (Open to All Carvers, Decoy Must Be Donated)

Open to all carvers. Decoy must be donated. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! Subject may be of any specie of waterfowl and must be carved as a decoy. Subject decoy must not exceed 2.5 inches in length. (From tip of breast to tip of tail. Tailpin feath..
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Division T Walking Cane Competition

An open Carving Competition. Open to any form and style of walking canes. Canes do not have to be functional. Creativity is encouraged. Carving, painting and form left to carver's discretion...
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Division U Relief Carving Competition (Open Class)

An open class division. Carver's discretion. No size restrictions...
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Division V Flower Carving Competition (Open Class)

An open class division. Open to any species of flower. Carving, painting, base & habitat left to carver's discretion. No size restrictions...
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Division W Hunting Pair (Open Class)

Open content to be judged in 3 categories: Puddlers, Divers and Geese-Confidence. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Best of Show. One male and one female of the same species is required. Carving and painting left to carver's discretion but will be judged as a hun..
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Division X Antique Ducks

Entries can be inspired by old decoys from geographic areas. Must be the carver's original design and interpretation of an "old" decoy. Decoys should be made to look old by the manner in which they are carved, painted and finished. Shorebirds and..
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