2017 PSWA California Open - February 18 & 19 - Competition Results

Palm Frond Carvings

Judges: Cliff Hollestelle, Chuck Petersen, Paul Devers Recorder: Darlene Westbrock

Best of Palm Fronds, Decorative No. of Entries = 4

1 DEL HERBERT, CHULA VISTA, CA, Pelican

2 R D WILSON, AR, Hoopoe

3 MIKE DOWELL, VISTA, CA, Toucan

Best of Palm Fronds, Decoy Style No. of Entries = 4

1 JOHN GEWERTH, HOMER GLEN, IL, Shoveler

2 DEL HERBERT, CHULA VISTA, CA, Western Grebe

3 ANTHONY DONATO, FRESNO, CA, Cinnamon Teal

HM DANIEL MONTANO, NATIONAL CITY, CA, Canvasback

IWCA Style Decoy, Open

Judges: Anthony Donato, Leonard Rousseau, Bob Berry Recorder: Diana Avila

Best of IWCA Style Decoy, Open

1 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Scaup H

2 TOM CHRISTIE, LINCOLN, NE, Red-breasted Merganser D

3 JON JONES, ALGONAC, MI, King Eider D

Best of Puddle Ducks

1 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Mallard D

2 TOM CHRISTIE, LINCOLN, NE, Pintail D

3 JOHN GEWERTH, HOMER GLEN, IL, Widgeon H

Mallards No. of Entries = 2

1 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Mallard D

2 TERRY AVILA, HOLLISTER, CA, Mallard D

Pintails No. of Entries = 1

1 TOM CHRISTIE, LINCOLN, NE, Pintail D

Widgeon No. of Entries = 2

1 JOHN GEWERTH, HOMER GLEN, IL, Widgeon H

2 VERN JONES, WESTPORT, WA, Widgeon D

All Teal No. of Entries = 1

1 CHARLES PETERSEN, CONCORD, CA, Green Wing Teal D

Shoveler No. of Entries = 1

1 EDGAR FRANK, MARIPOSA, CA, Shoveler D

Best of Diving Ducks

1 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Scaup H

2 JON JONES, ALGONAC, MI, Scaup H

3 EDGAR FRANK, MARIPOSA, CA, Canvasback D

Merganser No. of Entries = 3

1 TOM CHRISTIE, LINCOLN, NE, Red-breasted Merganser D

2 JOHN GEWERTH, HOMER GLEN, IL, Hooded Merganser D

3 KENNETH CRAWFORD, ADELANTO, CA, Merganser D

Canvasback No. of Entries = 4

1 EDGAR FRANK, MARIPOSA, CA, Canvasback D

2 EDGAR FRANK, MARIPOSA, CA, Canvasback H

3 KENNETH CRAWFORD, ADELANTO, CA, Canvasback D

Scaup No. of Entries = 3

1 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Scaup H

2 JON JONES, ALGONAC, MI, Scaup H

3 CHARLES PETERSEN, CONCORD, CA, Scaup D

Sea Ducks No. of Entries = 2

1 JON JONES, ALGONAC, MI, King Eider D

2 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Harlequin D

Best of Sea Ducks

1 TOM CHRISTIE, LINCOLN, NE, Red-breasted Merganser D

2 JON JONES, ALGONAC, MI, King Eider D

3 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Harlequin D

Best of Confidence

1 GARY JOE BRYAN, NASHPORT, OH, Horned Grebe D

Best of Geese

1 EDGAR FRANK, MARIPOSA, CA, Brant D

2 ROBERT MUELLER, LAKEVILLE, MN, Snow Goose H

IWCA Style Decoys, Amateur

Judges: Anthony Donato, Leonard Rousseau, Bob Berry Recorder: Diana Avila

Best of IWCA Style Decoys, Amateur

1 Steven Cogar, Mocksville, NC, Ringneck H

2 Steven Cogar, Mocksville, NC, Goldeneye D

3 Don Combs, Auburn, NH, Scaup H

Best of Puddle Ducks

1 JAMES HIGGINS, ELIOT, ME, Teal H

All Teal No. of Entries = 1

1 JAMES HIGGINS, ELIOT, ME, Teal H

Best of Diving Ducks

1 Steven Cogar, Mocksville, NC, Ringneck H

2 Steven Cogar, Mocksville, NC, Goldeneye D

3 Don Combs, Auburn, NH, Scaup H

Goldeneye No. of Entries = 1

1 Steven Cogar, Mocksville, NC, Goldeneye D

Scaup No. of Entries = 3

1 Don Combs, Auburn, NH, Scaup H

2 MICHAEL FRECHETTE, NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI, Scaup H

3 MICHAEL FRECHETTE, NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI, Scaup D

IWCA Decorative Lifesize Floating, Open

Judges: John Gewerth, R D Wilson, Gary De Cew Recorder: Kathy Rote Recorder: Darlene Westbrock

Best of Decorative Lifesize Floating, Open

1 ANTHONY DONATO, FRESNO, CA, Northern Shoveler H

2 TERRY AVILA, HOLLISTER, CA, Green Wing Teal D

3 LEONARD ROUSSEAU, EUREKA, CA, Blue Bill H

Best Puddle No. of Entries = 3

1 ANTHONY DONATO, FRESNO, CA, Northern Shoveler H

2 TERRY AVILA, HOLLISTER, CA, Green Wing Teal D

3 LEONARD ROUSSEAU, EUREKA, CA, Green Wing Teal H

Best Diver No. of Entries = 3

1 LEONARD ROUSSEAU, EUREKA, CA, Blue Bill H

2 WILLIAM BROWNE III, LINCOLN, NE, Common Goldeneye

IWCA Decorative Lifesize Floating, Intermediate

Judges: John Gewerth, R D Wilson, Gary De Cew Recorder: Kathy Rote Recorder: Darlene Westbrock

Best of Decorative Lifesize Floating, Intermediate

1 ANTHONY LICCIARDELLO, DEWEY, AZ, Canvasback H

Best Diver No. of Entries = 1

1 ANTHONY LICCIARDELLO, DEWEY, AZ, Canvasback H

IWCA Decorative Lifesize Non-Floating, Open

Judges: Daniel Montano, Bill Browne, Joe Girtner Recorder: Wendy Arrizon

Best of IWCA Decorative Lifesize Non-Floating, Open

1 BUNNY FARLEY, LAKESIDE, CA, Hooded Merganser D

2 HARUHIKO SAKAKURA, NABARI, MIE, 0, JAPAN Short-eared Owl

3 KAZUO NOBE, MUKOU KYTO PRF, 0, JAPAN House Swallow

Best of Waterfowl No. of Entries = 2

1 BUNNY FARLEY, LAKESIDE, CA, Hooded Merganser D

2 Malcolm Ho-You, Ladysmith, BC, CANADA Wood Duck

Best of Songbirds No. of Entries = 4

1 KAZUO NOBE, MUKOU KYTO PRF, 0, JAPAN House Swallow

2 DALE STEFFEN, RANCHO SANTA FE, CA, Vermillion Flycatcher

3 DALE STEFFEN, RANCHO SANTA FE, CA, Vermillion Flycatcher Pair

Best of Raptors No. of Entries = 1

1 HARUHIKO SAKAKURA, NABARI, MIE, 0, JAPAN Short-eared Owl

Best of Miscellaneous No. of Entries = 1

1 BILL STRICKLER, MAGDALENA, NM, American Bittern

IWCA Decorative Lifesize Non-Floating, Intermediate

Judges: Daniel Montano, Bill Browne, Joe Girtner Recorder: Wendy Arrizon

Best of IWCA Decorative Lifesize Non-Floating, Intermediate

1 KAREN HATTMAN, PITTSBORO, NC, Albatross

2 HANK WURGLER, ANAHEIM, CA, Chickadee

3 HANK WURGLER, ANAHEIM, CA, Red-headed Woodpecker

Best of Waterfowl No. of Entries = 3

1 HANK WURGLER, ANAHEIM, CA, Young Duck

2 JIM PRICE, CALGARY, AB, CANADA Mallard D

3 JIM PRICE, CALGARY, AB, CANADA Canvasback D

Best of Songbirds No. of Entries = 2

1 HANK WURGLER, ANAHEIM, CA, Chickadee

2 HANK WURGLER, ANAHEIM, CA, Red-headed Woodpecker

Best of Raptors No. of Entries = 1

1 HANK WURGLER, ANAHEIM, CA, Hawk

Best of Game Birds No. of Entries = 2

1 HANK WURGLER, ANAHEIM, CA, Woodcock

2 HANK WURGLER, ANAHEIM, CA, Dove

Best of Miscellaneous No. of Entries = 3

1 KAREN HATTMAN, PITTSBORO, NC, Albatross

2 HANK WURGLER, ANAHEIM, CA, Killdeer

3 HANK WURGLER, ANAHEIM, CA, Yellowlegs

IWCA Decorative Miniature, Open

Judges: Daniel Montano, Bill Browne, Joe Girtner Recorder: Wendy Arrizon

Best of IWCA Decorative Miniature, Open

1 GARY DE CEW, ANAHEIM, CA, American Golden Plover

2 LEONARD ROUSSEAU, EUREKA, CA, Blue Bill H

3 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Belted Kingfisher

IWCA Decorative Miniatures, Intermediate

Judges: Daniel Montano, Bill Browne, Joe Girtner Recorder: Wendy Arrizon

Best of IWCA Decorative Miniatures, Intermediate No. of Entries = 5

1 HANK WURGLER, ANAHEIM, CA, Prarie Chicken

2 HANK WURGLER, ANAHEIM, CA, Grouse

3 HANK WURGLER, ANAHEIM, CA, Barn Owl

IWCA Style Shorebirds, Open

Judges: Cliff Hollestelle, Chuck Petersen, Paul Devers Recorder: Darlene Westbrock

Best of IWCA Style Shorebirds, Open

1 GARY JOE BRYAN, NASHPORT, OH, Lapwing

2 GARY JOE BRYAN, NASHPORT, OH, Semi-Palmated Plover

3 GARY DE CEW, ANAHEIM, CA, Dunlin

Best of All Sandpipers, including Dunlins No. of Entries = 2

1 GARY DE CEW, ANAHEIM, CA, Dunlin

2 ROBERT MUELLER, LAKEVILLE, MN, Dunlin

Best of Turnstones, Knots and Dowitchers No. of Entries = 1

1 ROBERT MUELLER, LAKEVILLE, MN, Ruddy Turnstone

Best of All Plovers No. of Entries = 1

1 GARY JOE BRYAN, NASHPORT, OH, Semi-Palmated Plover

Best of All others No. of Entries = 2

1 GARY JOE BRYAN, NASHPORT, OH, Lapwing

2 ROBERT MUELLER, LAKEVILLE, MN, Oystercatcher

Decorative Smoothie Waders

Judges: Cliff Hollestelle, Chuck Petersen, Paul Devers Recorder: Darlene Westbrock

Best of Decorative Smoothie Waders No. of Entries = 5

1 DEL HERBERT, CHULA VISTA, CA, Reddish Egret

2 BRAD SNODGRASS, JUNCTION CITY, CA, Purple Gallinule

3 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Moorhen

HM BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Limpkin

HM R D WILSON, AR, Ibisbill

Contemporary Working Decoys

Judges: John Gewerth, R D Wilson, Terry Avila Recorder: Kathy Rote

Best of Contemporary Working Decoys

1 GARY HANSON, STERLING HTS, MI, Green Wing Teal

2 Steven Cogar, Mocksville, NC, Gadwall D

3 Steven Cogar, Mocksville, NC, Pied Bill Grebe D

Best of Puddle Ducks No. of Entries = 5

1 GARY HANSON, STERLING HTS, MI, Green Wing Teal

2 Steven Cogar, Mocksville, NC, Gadwall D

3 GARY JOE BRYAN, NASHPORT, OH, Wood Duck H

Widgeon No. of Entries = 1

1 GRANT WERDICK, LA MESA, CA, Widgeon H

All Teal No. of Entries = 3

1 GARY HANSON, STERLING HTS, MI, Green Wing Teal

2 Steven Cogar, Mocksville, NC, Blue Wing Teal D

3 GRANT WERDICK, LA MESA, CA, Cinnamon Teal D

Wood Duck No. of Entries = 1

1 GARY JOE BRYAN, NASHPORT, OH, Wood Duck H

Misc. Puddle No. of Entries = 1

1 Steven Cogar, Mocksville, NC, Gadwall D

Best of Diving Ducks No. of entries = 8

1 ANTHONY DONATO, FRESNO, CA, Canvasback D

2 GARY JOE BRYAN, NASHPORT, OH, Ruddy Duck H

3 Steven Cogar, Mocksville, NC, Ringneck H

Bufflehead No. of Entries = 1

1 Steven Cogar, Mocksville, NC, Bufflehead H

Goldeneye No. of Entries = 2

1 RITCHEY KOCH, LAKESIDE, CA, Goldeneye D

2 GRANT WERDICK, LA MESA, CA, Goldeneye D

Redhead No. of Entries = 1

1 GRANT WERDICK, LA MESA, CA, Redhead D

Ruddy No. of Entries = 1

1 GARY JOE BRYAN, NASHPORT, OH, Ruddy Duck H

Merganser No. of Entries = 2

1 BRIAN MOYSE, ROCKTON, IL, Merganser D

2 KENNETH CRAWFORD, ADELANTO, CA, Merganser D

Canvasback No. of Entries = 3

1 ANTHONY DONATO, FRESNO, CA, Canvasback D

2 ANTHONY DONATO, FRESNO, CA, Canvasback D

3 ANTHONY DONATO, FRESNO, CA, Canvasback H

Misc. Diver No. of Entries = 1

1 Steven Cogar, Mocksville, NC, Ringneck H

Sea Ducks No. of Entries = 2

1 GRANT WERDICK, LA MESA, CA, Harlequin D

2 TOM & DARLENE WESTBROCK, PASO ROBLES, CA, King Eider H

Best of Sea Ducks

1 GRANT WERDICK, LA MESA, CA, Harlequin D

2 TOM & DARLENE WESTBROCK, PASO ROBLES, CA, King Eider H

Confidence No. of Entries = 4

1 Steven Cogar, Mocksville, NC, Pied Bill Grebe D

2 GARY JOE BRYAN, NASHPORT, OH, Pied Bill Grebe H

3 DONALD LEGRAND, LEMON GROVE, CA, Coot

HM DONALD LEGRAND, LEMON GROVE, CA, Eared Grebe

Best of Confidence

1 Steven Cogar, Mocksville, NC, Pied Bill Grebe D

2 GARY JOE BRYAN, NASHPORT, OH, Pied Bill Grebe H

3 DONALD LEGRAND, LEMON GROVE, CA, Coot

Single Brant

Judges: John Gewerth, R D Wilson, Terry Avila Recorder: Kathy Rote

1 DEL HERBERT, CHULA VISTA, CA, Brant

2 WALTER GASKILL, BEAUFORT, NC, Brant

3 JOE GIRTNER, BREA, CA, Brant

HM VERN JONES, WESTPORT, WA, Atlantic Brant

Six Inch Trade, Hooded Merganser

Judges: Anthony Donato, Leonard Rousseau, Bob Berry Recorder: Diana Avila

1 GARY DE CEW, ANAHEIM, CA, Hooded Merganser D

2 JOE GIRTNER, BREA, CA, Hooded Merganser

3 VERN JONES, WESTPORT, WA, Hooded Merganser

4 KENNETH CRAWFORD, ADELANTO, CA, Hooded Merganser

5 ROSS SMOKER, SELINSGROVE, PA, Hooded Merganser D

Wildlife as Sculpture

Judges: Cliff Hollestelle, Chuck Petersen, Paul Devers Recorder: Darlene Westbrock

Best of Wildlife as Sculpture No. of Entries = 7

1 EDGAR FRANK, MARIPOSA, CA, Quail

2 BILL HERBERT, LEMON GROVE, CA, Falcon

3 BILL HERBERT, LEMON GROVE, CA, Owl

HM PAM WILSON, CHALFONT ST PETER, BUCKS, UK Courting Grebes

Soon-to-be-Antiques

Judges: Anthony Donato, Leonard Rousseau, Bob Berry Recorder: Diana Avila

Best of Soon-to-be-Antiques - Worn

1 R D WILSON, AR, Pintail D

2 R D WILSON, AR, Canvasback

3 R D WILSON, AR, Pacific Plover

Best of Soon-to-be-Antiques - Pristine

1 R D WILSON, AR, Bar Tailed Godwit

2 R D WILSON, AR, Pintail

3 ROSS SMOKER, SELINSGROVE, PA, Green Wing Teal

Soon to be Antiques - Worn - Ducks

1 R D WILSON, AR, Pintail D

2 R D WILSON, AR, Canvasback

3 DONALD LEGRAND, LEMON GROVE, CA, Red-breasted Merganser

Soon to be Antiques - Worn - Geese and Confidence

1 KAREN HATTMAN, PITTSBORO, NC, Canada Goose

Soon to be Antiques - Worn - Shorebirds

1 R D WILSON, AR, Pacific Plover

2 ROSS SMOKER, SELINSGROVE, PA, Yellowlegs

3 ROYCE EMBANKS JR, MADRAS, OR, Avocet

Soon to be Antiques - Pristine - Ducks

1 R D WILSON, AR, Pintail

2 ROSS SMOKER, SELINSGROVE, PA, Green Wing Teal

Soon to be Antiques - Pristine - Shorebirds

1 R D WILSON, AR, Bar Tailed Godwit

Bench

Judges: John Gewerth, R D Wilson, Terry Avila Recorder: Kathy Rote

Best of Bench No. of Entries = 8

1 BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Happy Fish

2 BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Mad Fish

3 BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Tiger Cowrie

HM DONALD LEGRAND, LEMON GROVE, CA, Sperm Whale

IWCA Decorative Fish, Open

Judges: Lance Lyons, Vern Jones Recorder: Cynthia Petersen

Best of IWCA Decorative Fish, Open No. of Entries = 3

1 BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Californian Sculpin

2 BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Blacksport Seargent

3 SPENCER ALEXANDER, N. OGDEN, UT, Red Drum

IWCA Decorative Fish, Intermediate

Judges: Lance Lyons, Vern Jones Recorder: Cynthia Petersen

Best of IWCA Decorative Fish, Intermediate

1 EDWIN COOK, PHOENIX, AZ, Apache Trout

Junior Division

Judges: Daniel Montano, Bill Browne, Joe Girtner Recorder: Wendy Arrizon

Best of Junior Division No. of Entries = 1

1 Haruki Komeno, Nabari-Mie, JAPAN Barn Swallow

Silhouettes

Judges: Daniel Montano, Bill Browne, Joe Girtner Recorder: Wendy Arrizon

Best of Silhouettes No. of Entries = 2

1 DEL HERBERT, CHULA VISTA, CA, Willet

2 HANK WURGLER, ANAHEIM, CA, Pelican

Wildfowl Head Contest

Judges: Daniel Montano, Bill Browne, Joe Girtner Recorder: Wendy Arrizon

Best of Wildfowl Heads No. of Entries = 2

1 BOB BERRY, EL CAJON, CA, Nene

2 HANK WURGLER, ANAHEIM, CA, Eagle Head

Working Shorebirds

Judges: Cliff Hollestelle, Chuck Petersen, Paul Devers Recorder: Darlene Westbrock

Best of Working Shorebirds No. of Entries = 2

1 GARY DE CEW, ANAHEIM, CA, Oystercatcher

2 R D WILSON, AR, Yellowlegs

Miniature Songbird

Judges: Cliff Hollestelle, Chuck Petersen, Paul Devers Recorder: Darlene Westbrock

Best of Miniature Songbird No. of Entries = 2

1 R D WILSON, AR, Painted Bunting

2 HANK WURGLER, ANAHEIM, CA, Northern Mocking Bird

Fine Art

Judges: Mike Dowell, Bunny Farley, Daniel Montano

1 SUE KROLL, Equine Excellence

2 PEGGY BRADSHAW PALM, Lion

3 CIRCE, Clay Otter