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THE DECOY ARTIST – America’s Last Hunter-Carver
By David F. Giannetto

THE DECOY ARTIST - America’s Last Hunter-Carver

Pelican Publishing

Gretna, Louisiana --(Ammoland.com)- In this biography, world-class decoy carver Vincent Giannetto III comes of age in the Delaware River region.

Growing up on his family’s farmland in Beverly, New Jersey, Vincent felt the intimate call of the outdoors and forged a strong connection with the Delaware River.

He longed to be one of the fiercely independent river rats, men who made their living from the land.

Skipping school to spend time on the river, he watches the hunter-carvers, learning the role of the decoy while struggling to make his own without guidance from these secretive men.

“The Decoy Artist does with words what I have always tried to do with paint: bring to life the beauty of waterfowl and the spirit of the men who pursue them. It tells the true story of these legendary men through the life of one of today’s finest decoy carvers.” said, Rob Leslie, eighteen-time state duck stamp artist and 1996 Ducks Unlimited’s International Artist of the Year

Vincent, balancing family and structure with his passion for the outdoors, became as unique and valuable as the decoys he carved. He has been a guest of the White House, where his work was displayed on the White House Christmas tree and subsequently placed in the Smithsonian Institute.

Photographs of Vincent’s work and his original drawings accompany this tale of an American dream come true.

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THE DECOY ARTIST – America’s Last Hunter-Carver
By David F. Giannetto
208 pp. 11 x 8½
81 color photos 29 b/w photos 2 color illus.
19 b/w illus. Index
ISBN: 9781589807686

About:
Pelican Publishing Company enjoys national recognition as a rapidly growing medium-sized company with a backlist of over 1,500 titles and 50-60 new titles produced in 2007. As a general trade publisher, Pelican produces travel guides, art and architecture books, Christmas books, local and international cookbooks, motivational and inspirational works, and children’s books, as well as a growing number of social commentary, history, and fiction titles. Visit: www.pelicanpub.com

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California Waterfowl holds “Waterfowler’s Expo” and “Celebration of the Harvest” Event in Stockton This Saturday

California Waterfowl

Stockton, CA --(Ammoland.com)- Come see the latest waterfowl hunting gear, guns, duck calls, plus enjoy a hunter skills challenge, target shooting, swap meet and wine tasting – all followed by a fundraiser dinner at California Waterfowl’s “Waterfowler’s Expo” and “Hunter Skills Challenge” at the Waterloo Gun & Bocci Club in Stockton this Saturday,

September 18th. Exhibitors will include: Benelli, Beretta, Bass Pro Shops, Tanglefree, numerous duck and goose call manufacturers, hunting gear suppliers, and many more.

The Hunter Skills Challenge will test the shotgun, pellet gun, and archery shooting abilities of all ages in a fun, exciting, and safe environment. Bring your own shotgun or use a loaner. All other shooting equipment and ammunition will be provided.

Cost for the Waterfowl Expo is FREE, and the Hunter Skills Challenge is only $25 for pre-registration, or $35 registration on the day of the event. All participants will be entered into the Hunter Skills Challenge raffle to win great hunts and lots of exciting hunting products. Starting at 2 pm is the “Celebration of the Harvest” 5-man fun shoot, Wine Tasting and Pairing and a cooking demonstration by renowned wild game chef Scott Leysath. Dinner, raffle, and special auction to follow. Cost is only $75 per shooter, and includes all “Harvest” activities!

The dinner event will begin at 7 pm and will include the auction of a guided Blacktail hunt on a private 7,000 acre ranch in Corning.

For more information on the “Expo” contact George Oberstadt at (916) 275-0961, or click here to download a flyer.

California Waterfowl Expo 2010 Flyer

About:
California Waterfowl is an award winning nonprofit, hunter-supported conservation organization with a mission to conserve the state’s waterfowl, wetlands, and hunting heritage. In the last 20 years they’ve protected, restored or enhanced more than 360,000 acres, providing habitat for millions of birds and animals, and introduced more than 250,000 children to the wonders of the great outdoors. Visit them online at www.calwaterfowl.org.

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