Eider Drake by Laurie McNeil -Minnesota
WWA sponsors an annual Decoy Carving Competition and Exhibition (DCCE) at the Waterfowl Hunters EXPO. The competition is conducted under the auspices of the International Waterfowl Carver’s Association (IWCA) and the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association.
2025: Our 7th Annual DCCE was awarded the IWCA’s “Working Decoy” Division Championship competition. All Carvers in the “open” class competed for the “Best in Show” of this prestigious Championship. Contest results and photos may be found here. Check out the IWCA website for all competition rules and requirements.
OBJECTIVES:
- To honor the traditions of hand-carved working decoys that have played an important role in water fowling in Wisconsin and throughout much of the United States
- To showcase the decoys of the best carvers in Wisconsin and the United States, providing opportunities to compete, learn, and network for carvers of all levels, from first time competitors to world champions.
- To encourage and influence waterfowlers and artists to continue the practice and art of making hand carved decoys for actual gunning, for competition, and as unique pieces of art.
- To include vendors, displays, and demonstrations at this competition that will initiate participation by Wisconsin hunters, artists, and youth in decoy carving and decoy competitions.
- Identify Wisconsin decoy artists by region, location, and interest, forming a database of talent that can be contacted to assist as judges, instructors/demonstrators, volunteers, committee members, and mentors.
If you are interested in assisting in our Annual Decoy Carving Competition or becoming involved in future competitions please fill out our volunteer form and indicate that you wish to help with the Decoy Carving Competition.
