Division 01 Cajun Heritage Decorative Miniature Waterfowl (Open Class)

This Carving is expected to be a fine art 3-dimensional original composition. The Carvings must be half size or less. Raised feathers, detailed bills, texturing, etc., will be expected. Anything else in nature can be added to set the scene, e.g. ..
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Division 02 Best in Louisiana Decorative Decoy - English Caller Hen, Mallard Phase (Open Class)

Species will be judged to the live bird. Must float in lifelike attitude but need not self-right. 1st Place - (Purchase Award) $1,600 and Medallion 2nd Place - $30 and Ribbon 3rd Place - $20 and Ribbon Rules same as Division A. En..
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Division 03 Best in Louisiana Working Decoy Redhead Hen (Open Class)

Carving must be made strong and durable and have the ability to self-right. Keels are allowed, but no swinging weights are allowed. No burning or stone texturing allowed. Raised primaries allowed. Bill must be sturdy. Tail must be thick and durab..
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Division 04 Best on Bayou Decorative Working Decoy - Cinnamon Teal Drake (Open Class)

Entry fee $5 per entry. Rules for this contest are same as Division K Cajun Classic Gunning Decoy. 1st Place - (Purchase Award) $1,000 and Medallion 2nd Place - $30 and Ribbon 3rd Place - $20 and Ribbon. All Ribbons will be Best of S..
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Division 05 Best of Fourchon Blue Wing Teal Pair (Open Class)

The subject is a Miniature Pair Hen and Drake. Same rules as Division C, except that they will be floated. Size of carving between 6-8 inches from tip of chest to tip of tail (excluding pin feather). 1st Place - $300 and Medallion 2nd Place..
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Division 06 Lafourche Cajun Carvers Wood Duck Or Mallard Drake (19 & Under)

Entry Fee is $5 per entry. No limit to entries. Species will be Wood Duck Drake. Rules for this Category are the same as Division K Classic Working Decoy. Ages 19 years old and under. 1st Place - $200 and Medallion 2nd Place - $30 and Ribbo..
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Division 07 Best in Grand Isle "Slick on a Stick" Shore Bird (Open Class)

Entry Fee $5 per entry. Any species of shore bird may be selected that is identified in the Audubon Field Guide to identifying shorebirds. One life-size bird is required, either male or female. All decoys must be hand made of wood. Glass eyes may..
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Division 08 Best in Louisiana Hummingbird (Open Class)

This category is open to all carvers. Carving can be of any specie of Hummingbird. Life-size decorative carving, with the live bird as the model. The bird should be depicted in its natural surroundings, habitat. Winning carving will be auctio..
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Division 09 Deep South Songbird (Open Class)

This category is open to all carvers. Carving can be of any specie. Life-size decorative carving, with the live bird as the model. Bird should be depicted in its natural surroundings, habitat. 1st Place - $300, Best of Show Ribbon and Medallion ..
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Division 10 Old Style Decoy

This category is open to all carvers. Carving and painting left up to the carver. Entree fee is $5 per entry. No limit to entries. 1st Place - $400, Best of Show Ribbon and Medallion 2nd Place - $150 and Ribbon 3rd Place - $100 and Ribbon..
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Division 11 Deep South Decorative Decoy (Open Class)

Except Horned Grebe, Black Duck and Shoveler. Rules same as Division A. 75 percent of decoy must be wood burned. DRAKES ONLY.Entry Fee is $20 per entry. 1st Place - $1,200 2nd Place - $30 3rd Place - $20..
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Division 12 Deep South Green Wing Teal

Carving must be made strong and durable and have the ability to self-right. Keeps are allowed, but no swinging weights are allowed. No burning or stone texturing allowed. Raised primaries allowed. Bill must be sturdy. Tail must be thick and durab..
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Division 13 Southern Classic Gunning Decoy

Open to any species of Drake Decoy, excluding Ring Neck, Widgeon and Harlequin. Carving must be made strong and durable and have the ability to self-right. Keeps are allowed, but no swinging weights are allowed. No burning or stone texturing allo..
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Division 14 Heritage Classic Decorative Gunning Decoy (Open Class)

Open to any species of waterfowl except Gadwall, Shoveler and Green Wing Teal. Decoys will be floated in the tank and must have the ability to self-right. No burning or stone texturing allowed. Raised primaries allowed with NO undercut, straight ..
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Division 15 Cajun Classic Gunning Pair One Mated Pair of Puddle Ducks (Open Class)

Excludes Mallard or Shoveler. Pairs must be made strong and durable and have the ability to self-right. Keels are allowed, but no swinging weights are allowed. No burning or stone texturing allowed. Raised primaries allowed with no undercut. Bill..
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Division 16 Southern Classic Decorative Gunning Pair (Open Class)

Excludes Widgeons or Shoveler. One mated life-size pair of Puddle Ducks are required. Decoys will be judged on shelf. No burning or stone texturing allowed. Raised primaries allowed with undercut. Bill must be dressed up. Tail and primaries may b..
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Division 17 Cajun Classic Decorative Decoys Pintail Hen

Species will be judged to the live bird. Must float in lifelike attitude, but need not self-right. Same rules as Division A. 75 percent of decoy MUST be wood burned. 1st Place - $1,400 Purchase Award and Medallion 2nd Place - $75 and Ribbon..
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