Record #:

37315

Author(s):

Prunka, Michael

Abstract:

A way of life considered Southern finds a prominent place still in Beaufort County. Included as one of the older aspects of a tradition passed down for generations was decoys, in this case used for duck hunting.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 7 Issue 2, March/April 2018, p46-49 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hunting; Decoys (Hunting); Washington (N.C); Beaufort County--Social life and customs; Duck decoys; Duck shooting

Record #:

38116

Author(s):

Carawan, Sandy

Abstract:

Hunting in Eastern North Carolina has shifted its purpose from utilitarian to sport, but one aspect that has not changed is coastal community members, reflected in established surnames such as Cahoon, Garrish, and Swindell participate. Individual participation is reflected in Chase Luker, a Hyde County resident who keeps coastal community tradition alive through hunting related activities such as decoy carving. Descriptions include the label he applies to himself (Southern Outer Banks), his decoy creation approach (great attention to feathery details), and his role models (Wayland Baum, John Williams, and Frank Gaskill).

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 10 Issue 4, August/September 2018, p18-22 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Decoy carvers; Decoys (Hunting)--Outer Banks; Duck decoys; Decoys (Hunting)--North Carolina, Eastern; Decoy carvers--Carteret County; Decoy carvers--Outer Banks ; Decoy carvers--North Carolina, Eastern ; Decoy carvers--Dare County

Record #:

24498

Author(s):

Hendrickson, Keith

Abstract:

The Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild is a group of decoy waterfowl carvers from Harkers Island. The guild began in 1987 and hosts the Core Sound Decoy Festival annually. The mission of the group is to educate new generations about decoy carving through workshops, shows, and demonstrations in order to preserve these skills for the future.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 79 Issue 6, Nov/Dec 2015, p8-13, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Carteret County--Social life and customs; Harkers Island; Duck decoys; Decoy carvers

Record #:

26614

Author(s):

Abstract:

John Gasiorowski is a Cary entrepreneur who designs and makes duck and goose decoys. His products have been successful in attracting ducks and geese because of the wide variety of natural positions in which the decoys can be arranged.

Source:

Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 35 Issue 5, Sept/Oct 1988, p6, il

Subject(s):

Duck decoys

Record #:

35832

Author(s):

Forrest, John

Abstract:

Starting as an anthropological study in northeastern North Carolina, the author learns about the techniques used in making and using duck decoys, as duck hunting is a large part of society. The decoys work no matter how crudely they are made, but the carvings and designs on it are symbolic of social status.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 31 Issue 1, Spring-Summer 1983, p23-30, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Duck decoys; Duck shooting; Anthropology; Culture--Southern; Culture--North Carolina

Record #:

24725

Author(s):

Goerch, Carl

Abstract:

The author discusses the various methods of duck hunting, paying particular focus on the lengths the hunters go to in order to have a successful hunt. Many create intricate ‘bush blinds’ and wait in them for hours.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 17 Issue 32, January 1950, p3-6, 20, il

Subject(s):

Duck shooting; Duck decoys; Hunting--North Carolina, Coastal