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
Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 6:58AM 