Snowy Owls at Boundary Bay

Snowy owls have created quite a stir in the birding world this winter with a migration of record numbers in many places. These were photographed at Boundary Bay, B.C. just over the border where more than a hundred were reported in December. The last time Snowys came to WA in any number was 2008. Never before have so many been seen in mid-west states such as Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Others reported in Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, Illinois, and even one made it to Hawaii. Most experts believe after two good lemming years in the Arctic boosted production, a food shortage combined with deeper snow sent them farther south this winter.

Snowy Owls at Boundary Bay, B.C - February 2012

You can see more pictures in the snowy owl photo gallery

Rules and details posted for the 2012 Puget Sound Open

The rules and contest details for the 2012 Puget Sound Open decoy contest have been added. You can access the contest page by clicking here: Puget Sound Open Details

We've added a special new contest this year called the Muskrat Division and we are also hosting the 2012 Washington State Ducks Unlimited decoy contest.

You can see the full contest details as well as download a pdf version of the rules and contest details at our Decoy Carving Competition page.

2012 Puget Sound Working Decoy Carving Competition

The 2012 Puget Sound Working Decoy Carving Competition now has a new date and location. We are very excited to be headed back to the Farmhouse Restaurant. The date has also moved into May. 

May 5, 2012

The Farmhouse Restaurant
13724 LaConner-Whitney Rd.
Mount Vernon, WA 98273

For information, contact competition chairman Kurt Benson — duckmandecoys@wavecable.com — ph 425-231-6497

For the latest information, you can always visit our Decoy Carving Competition page.

2012 Wings over Water

The 2012 Wings over Water Festival will be held on March 17th, 2012 in Blaine, WA. The hours are from 10am to 4pm and admission is free. You can visit the Wings over Water website for more details.