2016 PSWA California Open - February 13 -14 - Competition Results

Palm Frond Carvings

Judges: Cliff Hollestelle, Leonard Rousseau, Paul Devers Recorder: Claudia Herbert

Best of Palm Fronds, Decorative No. of Entries = 6

1 DANIEL MONTANO, NATIONAL CITY, CA, Himalayan Monal Pheasant

2 JEFF COMPTON, KEARNEY, MO, Anhinga

3 R.D. WILSON, MINEOLA, TX, Crested Guan

Best of Palm Fronds, Decorative Waders No. of Entries = 4

1 DANIEL MONTANO, NATIONAL CITY, CA, Sandhill Crane

2 DEL HERBERT, CHULA VISTA, CA, Great Blue Heron D

3 VERN JONES, WESTPORT, WA, Rosie Ibis

Best of Palm Fronds, Decoy Style No. of Entries = 4

1 DEL HERBERT, CHULA VISTA, CA, Gull/Scoter

2 DANIEL MONTANO, NATIONAL CITY, CA, Ruddy H

3 JOHN GEWERTH, HOMER GLEN, IL, Hooded Merganser D

IWCA Style Decoy, Open

Judges: Bill Browne, Chuck Peterson, Bob Berry Recorder: Judy Stemen

Best of IWCA Style Decoy, Open

1 JON JONES, ALGONAC, MI, Eurasian Widgeon D

2 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Fulvous D

3 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Hooded Merganser H

Best of Puddle Ducks

1 JON JONES, ALGONAC, MI, Eurasian Widgeon D

2 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Fulvous D

3 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Wood Duck H

Widgeon No. of Entries = 3

1 JON JONES, ALGONAC, MI, Eurasian Widgeon D

2 TOM CHRISTIE, LINCOLN, NE, Widgeon D

3 VERN JONES, WESTPORT, WA, Eurasian Widgeon D

All Teal No. of Entries = 4

1 JOHN GEWERTH, HOMER GLEN, IL, Green Winged Teal D

2 JON JONES, ALGONAC, MI, Green Winged Teal D

3 ANTHONY DONATO, FRESNO, CA, Green Winged Teal D

HM GRANT WERDICK, LA MESA, CA, Cinnamon Teal D

Wood Duck No. of Entries = 1

1 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Wood Duck H

Misc. Puddle No. of Entries = 1

1 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Fulvous D

Best of Diving Ducks

1 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Hooded Merganser H

2 ANTHONY DONATO, FRESNO, CA, Red Head D

3 VERN JONES, WESTPORT, WA, Red Breasted Merganser D

Red Head No. of Entries = 3

1 ANTHONY DONATO, FRESNO, CA, Red Head D

2 VERN JONES, WESTPORT, WA, Red Head H

3 KENNETH CRAWFORD, ADELANTO, CA, Red Head D

Merganser No. of Entries = 2

1 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Hooded Merganser H

2 VERN JONES, WESTPORT, WA, Red Breasted Merganser D

Scaup No. of Entries = 2

1 VERN JONES, WESTPORT, WA, Scaup D

2 KENNETH CRAWFORD, ADELANTO, CA, Lessor Scaup D

Geese No. of Entries = 1

1 VERN JONES, WESTPORT, WA, Brant D

Best of Geese/Confidence

1 VERN JONES, WESTPORT, WA, Brant D

IWCA Style Decoys, Amateur

Judges: Bill Browne, Chuck Peterson, Bob Berry Recorder: Judy Stemen

Best of IWCA Style Decoys, Amateur

1 Vincent Lori, Macomb, MI, Ringneck D

2 Vincent Lori, Macomb, MI, Longtail H

3 MICHAEL FRECHETTE, NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI, Ringneck H

Best of Diving Ducks

1 Vincent Lori, Macomb, MI, Ringneck D

2 Vincent Lori, Macomb, MI, Longtail H

3 MICHAEL FRECHETTE, NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI, Ringneck H

Misc. Diver No. of Entries = 3

1 Vincent Lori, Macomb, MI, Ringneck D

2 Vincent Lori, Macomb, MI, Longtail H

3 MICHAEL FRECHETTE, NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI, Ringneck H

IWCA Decorative Lifesize Floating, Open

Judges: R. D. Wilson, Vern Jones, Daniel Montano Recorder: Karen Donnelly

Best of Decorative Lifesize Floating, Open

1 ANTHONY DONATO, FRESNO, CA, Northern Shoveler D

2 LEONARD ROUSSEAU, EUREKA, CA, Blue Bill D

3 JOHN GEWERTH, HOMER GLEN, IL, Widgeon D

Best Puddle No. of Entries = 6

1 ANTHONY DONATO, FRESNO, CA, Northern Shoveler D

2 JOHN GEWERTH, HOMER GLEN, IL, Widgeon D

3 WADE KELLY, ARROYO GRANDE, CA, Pintail H

Best Diver No. of Entries = 4

1 LEONARD ROUSSEAU, EUREKA, CA, Blue Bill D

2 LEONARD ROUSSEAU, EUREKA, CA, Ringneck H

3 MICHAEL GUTH, METAMORA, IL, Long Tail H

Best Geese & Confidence No. of Entries = 1

1 ROBERT MUELLER, LAKEVILLE, MN, Common Loon

IWCA Decorative Lifesize Floating, Intermediate

Judges: R. D. Wilson, Vern Jones, Daniel Montano Recorder: Karen Donnelly

Best of Decorative Lifesize Floating, Intermediate

1 RANDY HANSEN, DES MOINES, IA, Wood Duck H

Best Puddle No. of Entries =1

1 RANDY HANSEN, DES MOINES, IA, Wood Duck H

IWCA Decorative Lifesize Non-Floating, Open

Judges: Doug Miller, Joe Girtner Recorder: Patti O'Connell

Best of IWCA Decorative Lifesize Non-Floating, Open

1 BUNNY FARLEY, LAKESIDE, CA, Cinnamon Teal D

2 VERN JONES, WESTPORT, WA, Canada Goose

3 DALE STEFFEN, RANCHO SANTA FE, CA, Eurasian Collared Doves

Best of Waterfowl No. of Entries = 2

1 BUNNY FARLEY, LAKESIDE, CA, Cinnamon Teal D

2 VERN JONES, WESTPORT, WA, Canada Goose

Best of Songbirds No. of Entries = 1

1 BUNNY FARLEY, LAKESIDE, CA, Anna Hummingbird

Best of Raptors No. of Entries = 2

1 WILLIAM BROWNE III, LINCOLN, NE, Kestrel

2 HARUHIKO SAKAKURA, NABARI, MIE, 0, JAPAN Common Kestrel H

Best of Game Birds No. of Entries = 1

1 DALE STEFFEN, RANCHO SANTA FE, CA, Eurasian Collared Doves

Best of Miscellaneous No. of Entries = 3

1 WADE KELLY, ARROYO GRANDE, CA, Greater Yellow Legs

2 KAZUO NOBE, MUKOU KYTO PRF, 0, JAPAN Common Kingfisher

3 BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Stilt

IWCA Decorative Lifesize Non-Floating, Intermediate

Judges: Doug Miller, Joe Girtner, Wade Kelly Recorder: Patti O'Connell

Best of IWCA Decorative Lifesize Non-Floating, Intermediate

1 Brian Sandwich, Phoenix, AZ Oriole

2 RANDY HANSEN, DES MOINES, IA, Grosbeak

3 Hank Wurgler, Anaheim, CA Cat Bird

Best of Songbirds No. of Entries = 3

1 Brian Sandwich, Phoenix, AZ Oriole

2 RANDY HANSEN, DES MOINES, IA, Grosbeak

3 Hank Wurgler, Anaheim, CA Cat Bird

Best of Raptors No. of Entries = 2

1 Hank Wurgler, Anaheim, CA Merlin

2 Hank Wurgler, Anaheim, CA Pygmy Owl

Best of Game Birds No. of Entries = 3

1 Hank Wurgler, Anaheim, CA Dove

2 EVERETT RODRIGUEZ, SALINAS, CA, Woodcock

3 Hank Wurgler, Anaheim, CA Passenger Pigeon

Best of Miscellaneous No. of Entries = 2

1 Hank Wurgler, Anaheim, CA Black neck stilt

2 Hank Wurgler, Anaheim, CA Upland Sandpiper

IWCA Decorative Lifesize Non-Floating, Novice

Judges: Doug Miller, Joe Girtner, Wade Kelly Recorder: Patti O'Connell

Best of IWCA Decorative Lifesize, Novice No. of Entries = 7

1 BILL STRICKLER, MAGDALENA, NM, Sage Grouse

2 BILL STRICKLER, MAGDALENA, NM, Harris Hawk

3 BILL STRICKLER, MAGDALENA, NM, Bobwhite Quail

Best of Raptors No. of Entries = 3

1 BILL STRICKLER, MAGDALENA, NM, Harris Hawk

2 BILL STRICKLER, MAGDALENA, NM, Screech Owl

3 BILL STRICKLER, MAGDALENA, NM, Kestrel

Best of Game Birds No. of Entries = 2

1 BILL STRICKLER, MAGDALENA, NM, Sage Grouse

2 BILL STRICKLER, MAGDALENA, NM, Bobwhite Quail

IWCA Decorative Miniature, Open

Judges: Doug Miller, Joe Girtner, Wade Kelly Recorder: Patti O'Connell

Best of IWCA Decorative Miniature, Open

1 LEONARD ROUSSEAU, EUREKA, CA, Blue Bill D

2 GARY DE CEW, ANAHEIM, CA, Ruddy Turnstone

3 KIYOSHI TAKEUCHI, KAWANISHI CITY/HYOUGO, 0, JAPAN Large Egret

IWCA Decorative Miniature, Open No. of Entries = 8

1 LEONARD ROUSSEAU, EUREKA, CA, Blue Bill D

2 GARY DE CEW, ANAHEIM, CA, Ruddy Turnstone

3 KIYOSHI TAKEUCHI, KAWANISHI CITY/HYOUGO, 0, JAPAN Large Egret

HM BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Mourning Dove

HM BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Cedar Waxwing

HM BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, House Wren

HM BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Hooded Oriole

HM GENE BOYD, DARRINGTON, WA, Ruffed Grouse

IWCA Decorative Miniatures, Intermediate

Judges: Doug Miller, Joe Girtner, Wade Kelly Recorder: Patti O'Connell

Best of IWCA Decorative Miniatures, Intermediate

1 RANDY HANSEN, DES MOINES, IA, Eastern Meadowlark

2 Hank Wurgler, Anaheim, CA Arctic Tern

3 TAKAO HARADA, OSAKA, 0, JAPAN Crested Kingfisher

IWCA Decorative Miniatures, Intermediate No. of Entries = 6

1 RANDY HANSEN, DES MOINES, IA, Eastern Meadowlark

2 Hank Wurgler, Anaheim, CA Arctic Tern

3 TAKAO HARADA, OSAKA, 0, JAPAN Crested Kingfisher

Jim Hopper Memorial Shorebirds, Open

Judges: Cliff Hollestelle, Leonard Rousseau, Paul Devers Recorder: Claudia Herbert

Best of Jim Hopper Memorial Shorebirds, Open

1 DEL HERBERT, CHULA VISTA, CA, Killdeer

2 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Dowitcher

3 DEL HERBERT, CHULA VISTA, CA, Black Bellied

Best of Avocets & Stilts No. of Entries = 2

1 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Black neck stilt

2 ROBERT MUELLER, LAKEVILLE, MN, Black neck stilt

Best of Curlews, Godwits, Whimbrels No. of Entries = 2

1 BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Stone Curlew

2 ROBERT MUELLER, LAKEVILLE, MN, Long Billed Curlew

Best of All Sandpipers, including Dunlins No. of Entries = 3

1 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Dunlin

2 BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Stilt Sandpiper

3 ROBERT MUELLER, LAKEVILLE, MN, Sanderling

Best of Turnstones, Knots and Dowitchers No. of Entries = 2

1 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Dowitcher

2 ROBERT MUELLER, LAKEVILLE, MN, Red Knot

Best of All Plovers No. of Entries = 3

1 DEL HERBERT, CHULA VISTA, CA, Killdeer

2 DEL HERBERT, CHULA VISTA, CA, Black Bellied

3 ROBERT MUELLER, LAKEVILLE, MN, Piping Plovers

Jim Hopper Memorial Shorebirds, Amateur

Judges: Cliff Hollestelle, Leonard Rousseau, Paul Devers Recorder: Claudia Herbert

Best of Jim Hopper Memorial Shorebirds, Amateur

1 EVERETT RODRIGUEZ, SALINAS, CA, Dunlin

2 EVERETT RODRIGUEZ, SALINAS, CA, Pelican

Best of All Sandpipers, including Dunlins No. of Entries = 1

1 EVERETT RODRIGUEZ, SALINAS, CA, Dunlin

Best of All Others No. of Entries = 1

1 EVERETT RODRIGUEZ, SALINAS, CA, Pelican

Contemporary Working Decoys

Judges: John Gewerth, Gary De Cew, Rodney Nemlowill Recorder: Lindsay Parsons

Best of Contemporary Working Decoys

1 WADE KELLY, ARROYO GRANDE, CA, Specklebelly Goose D

2 GARY JOE BRYAN, NASHPORT, OH, Ruddy D

3 GARY HANSON, STERLING HTS, MI, Green Winged Teal D

Best of Puddle Ducks

1 GARY HANSON, STERLING HTS, MI, Green Winged Teal D

2 WADE KELLY, ARROYO GRANDE, CA, Pintail D

3 JON JONES, ALGONAC, MI, Wood Duck D

Pintails No. of Entries = 1

1 WADE KELLY, ARROYO GRANDE, CA, Pintail D

Widgeon No. of Entries = 1

1 GRANT WERDICK, LA MESA, CA, Widgeon H

All Teal No. of Entries = 1

1 GARY HANSON, STERLING HTS, MI, Green Winged Teal D

Wood Duck No. of Entries = 2

1 JON JONES, ALGONAC, MI, Wood Duck D

2 DOUG MULDOWNEY, SAMMAMISH, WA, Wood Duck D

Shoveler No. of Entries = 1

1 Donald LeGrand, El Cajon, CA Northern Shoveler D

Best of Diving Ducks

1 GARY JOE BRYAN, NASHPORT, OH, Ruddy D

2 JEFF GALAT, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, Canvasback D

3 GARY JOE BRYAN, NASHPORT, OH, Longtail D

Goldeneye No. of Entries = 1

1 Donald LeGrand, El Cajon, CA American Goldeneye D

Red Head No. of Entries = 1

1 RITCHEY KOCH, LAKESIDE, CA, Red Head D

Ruddy No. of Entries = 1

1 GARY JOE BRYAN, NASHPORT, OH, Ruddy D

Canvasback No. of Entries = 1

1 JEFF GALAT, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, Canvasback D

Sea Ducks No. of Entries = 2

1 GARY JOE BRYAN, NASHPORT, OH, Longtail D

2 TOM & DARLENE WESTBROCK, PASO ROBLES, CA, King Eider D

Best of Geese

1 WADE KELLY, ARROYO GRANDE, CA, Specklebelly Goose D

2 VERN JONES, WESTPORT, WA, Brant D

Best of Confidence

1 GARY JOE BRYAN, NASHPORT, OH, Grebe

2 GRANT WERDICK, LA MESA, CA, Coot D

3 Donald LeGrand, El Cajon, CA Coot H

Pair of Bufflehead No. of Entries = 7

Judges: John Gewerth, Gary De Cew, Rodney Nemlowill Recorder: Lindsay Parsons

1 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Bufflehead D/H

2 JOE GIRTNER, BREA, CA, Bufflehead D/H

3 WADE KELLY, ARROYO GRANDE, CA, Bufflehead D/H

Foam Gunning Decoys

Judges: John Gewerth, Gary De Cew, Rodney Nemlowill Recorder: Lindsay Parsons

Best of Foam Gunning Decoys No. of Entries = 3

1 ROB JAMES, EMMETT, ID, Widgeon D

2 BRIAN MOYSE, ROCKTON, IL, Bufflehead D

3 KYLE POINT, ST CLAIR SHORES, MI, Widgeon D

Best of Puddle Ducks No. of Entries = 2

1 ROB JAMES, EMMETT, ID, Widgeon D

2 KYLE POINT, ST CLAIR SHORES, MI, Widgeon D

Best of Diving Ducks No. of Entries = 1

1 BRIAN MOYSE, ROCKTON, IL, Bufflehead D

Six Inch Trade, Ring-Necked Drake No. of Entries = 9

Judges: Bill Browne, Anthony Donato, Bob Berry Recorder: Judy Stemen

1 GARY DE CEW, ANAHEIM, CA, Ringneck D

2 JOE GIRTNER, BREA, CA, Ringneck D

3 DEL HERBERT, CHULA VISTA, CA, Ringneck D

Wildlife as Sculpture

Judges: R.D. Wilson, Anthony Donato, Daniel Montano Recorder: Karen Donnelly

Best of Wildlife as Sculpture No. of Entries = 4

1 BILL HERBERT, TUCSON, AZ, Elf Owl

2 DALE STEFFEN, RANCHO SANTA FE, CA, Dove

3 BILL HERBERT, TUCSON, AZ, Owl

HM BILL HERBERT, TUCSON, AZ, Owl

Soon-to-Be-Antiques

Judges: Bill Browne, Anthony Donato, Bob Berry Recorder: Judy Stemen

Best of Soon-to-Be-Antiques - Worn

1 R.D. WILSON, MINEOLA, TX, Merganser H

2 R.D. WILSON, MINEOLA, TX, Canada Goose

3 R.D. WILSON, MINEOLA, TX, Bar-Tailed Godwit

Best of Soon-to-Be-Antiques - Pristine

1 R.D. WILSON, MINEOLA, TX, Wood Duck D

2 BOB LONG, EL CAJON, CA, Merganser

3 R.D. WILSON, MINEOLA, TX, Golden Plover

Soon to Be Antiques - Worn - Ducks No. of Entries = 4

1 R.D. WILSON, MINEOLA, TX, Merganser H

2 CHARLES PETERSEN, CONCORD, CA, Goldeneye D

3 CHARLES PETERSEN, CONCORD, CA, Goldeneye H

HM CHARLES PETERSEN, CONCORD, CA, Goldeneye D

Soon to Be Antiques - Worn - Geese and Confidence No. of Entries = 2

1 R.D. WILSON, MINEOLA, TX, Canada Goose

2 BOB LONG, EL CAJON, CA, Heron

Soon to Be Antiques - Worn - Shorebirds No. of Entries = 4

1 R.D. WILSON, MINEOLA, TX, Bar-Tailed Godwit

2 GARY JOE BRYAN, NASHPORT, OH, Turnstone

3 BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Shorebird

HM ROYCE EMBANKS JR, MADRAS, OR, Curlew

Soon to Be Antiques - Pristine - Ducks No. of Entries = 4

1 R.D. WILSON, MINEOLA, TX, Wood Duck D

2 BOB LONG, EL CAJON, CA, Merganser

3 BILL HERBERT, TUCSON, AZ, Ruddy D

HM Donald LeGrand, El Cajon, CA Red Breasted Merganser D

Soon to Be Antiques - Pristine - Shorebirds No. of Entries = 2

1 R.D. WILSON, MINEOLA, TX, Golden Plover

2 ROYCE EMBANKS JR, MADRAS, OR, Black winged stilt

Bench

Judges: R.D. Wilson, Anthony Donato, Vern Jones Recorder: Karen Donnelly

Best of Bench No. of Entries = 5

1 DANIEL MONTANO, NATIONAL CITY, CA, Gourd Snake

2 BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Dorado

3 DANIEL MONTANO, NATIONAL CITY, CA, Gourd with feathers

HM Chris Lankford, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Dorado

HM BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Black Drum

IWCA Decorative Fish, Open

Judges: Lance Lyons, Vern Jones Recorder: Cynthia Petersen

Best of IWCA Decorative Fish, Open

1 BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Tusk Fish

2 BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Undulated Moray

IWCA Decorative Fish, Open No. of Entries = 2

1 BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Tusk Fish

2 BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Undulated Moray

IWCA Decorative Fish, Intermediate

Judges: Lance Lyons, Vern Jones Recorder: Cynthia Petersen

Best of IWCA Decorative Fish, Intermediate

1 Chris Lankford, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Brown Trout

2 RANDY HANSEN, DES MOINES, IA, Rainbow Trout

IWCA Decorative Fish, Intermediate No. of Entries = 2

1 Chris Lankford, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Brown Trout

2 RANDY HANSEN, DES MOINES, IA, Rainbow Trout

Silhouettes

Judges: Doug Miller, Gary De Cew Recorder: Patti O'Connell

Best of Silhouettes No. of Entries = 4

1 DEL HERBERT, CHULA VISTA, CA, Yellowlegs

2 Hank Wurgler, Anaheim, CA Penguin

3 BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Burrowing Owl

HM EVERETT RODRIGUEZ, SALINAS, CA, Kestrel

Wildfowl Head Contest

Judges: Doug Miller, Gary De Cew Recorder: Patti O'Connell

Best of Wildfowl Heads No. of Entries = 2

1 BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Galah

2 Hank Wurgler, Anaheim, CA Arizona Cardinal

Working Shorebirds

Judges: Cliff Hollestelle, Leonard Rousseau, Paul Devers Recorder: Claudia Herbert

Best of Working Shorebirds No. of Entries = 2

1 DEL HERBERT, CHULA VISTA, CA, Oyster Catcher

2 GARY DE CEW, ANAHEIM, CA, Ruddy Turnstone

Miniature Songbird

Judges: Cliff Hollestelle, Leonard Rousseau, Paul Devers Recorder: Claudia Herbert

Best of Miniature Songbird No. of Entries = 4

1 R.D. WILSON, MINEOLA, TX, Kiskadee

2 BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Western Blue Bird

3 Hank Wurgler, Anaheim, CA Baltimore Oriole

4 EVERETT RODRIGUEZ, SALINAS, CA, Wren

Best of Fine Art No. of Entries = 9

Judges: Dale Steffans, Mike Dowell, Keith Rogers

1 Sue Kroll, Lion Cub

2 Mike Crook, Leopard

3 Gloria Chadwick, Buffalo

Special Children's Award

Parker Streit, Photography