Oregon Waterfowl Festival Aug 15-16 2009

Eric Strand · 02-11-2009, 12:44 PM

Mark your calendars for the Oregon Waterfowl Festival, Aug 15-16 at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Rickreall, OR.

I will add more details as they become available....

QH's Paw · 02-11-2009, 01:25 PM

Eric, have they fixed the website for the festival? Last time I tried to visit it it had been hacked by someone?

Eric Strand · 02-11-2009, 01:28 PM

Hasn't been fixed yet, I'll be sure to bring it up at the meeting on the 25th. Thanks.

BuxnDux82 · 02-11-2009, 01:40 PM

I am curious to what is at the festival? Never been to it and thought it might be fun. Any info would be great

sprigkiller09 · 02-11-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BuxnDux82

I am curious to what is at the festival? Never been to it and thought it might be fun. Any info would be great

Past years have included:
A wide range of seminars
duck and goose calling contests
Dog competitions
Many exhibitors
Numerous call makers
Decoy carving competitions
Dog big-air competitions
raffles
deals on gear

Its a good time. anything helps in the off season. I know i am forgetting more that is there.

Wingman Or. · 02-11-2009, 03:32 PM

Eric-

Was there any word about getting the Regional moved up here?

Eric Strand · 02-11-2009, 04:07 PM

No word yet but I'm working on it. I'll keep everyone posted.

Adam, Snake River contest has been set for the first weekend in June. Lots of different contests including 3-4 novice contests, live contests and mainstreet contests.

jokester · 02-11-2009, 06:15 PM

Right on! Thanks for the heads up, Eric.

See ya'll there

-jokester

Headhunter · 02-11-2009, 06:49 PM

Last year we had and electric light show too! That was one awesome display of mother nature.

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Originally Posted by sprigkiller09

Past years have included:
A wide range of seminars
duck and goose calling contests
Dog competitions
Many exhibitors
Numerous call makers
Decoy carving competitions
Dog big-air competitions
raffles
deals on gear

Its a good time. anything helps in the off season. I know i am forgetting more that is there.

thefishslayer · 02-11-2009, 06:55 PM

is there food there

sprigkiller09 · 02-11-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by thefishslayer

is there food there

Yep.

. Lasts years pulled snow goose sandwiches were AWESOME!!

Oregon_moose · 02-11-2009, 10:24 PM

that lighting last year was great!! hopefully ill make this years to jump my dog

Eric Strand · 02-11-2009, 11:03 PM

Lots of food and lots to do.

If you want to get involved and help out we are having our first committee meeting on Feb 25th at the Fuddruckers in Lake Grove. See you there.

Hunt'nFish · 02-12-2009, 09:22 AM

Good point Eric, we need lots of volunteers.
If anyone would like to help out w/ The Kids Activities, my wife & I would sure love your help.
Sure would be cool to get more wives involved. Come, bring the whole family and camp out w/ us & spend the whole weekend. The more, the merrier.
Hunt'nFish

bp97211 · 02-12-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sprigkiller09

Yep.

. Lasts years pulled snow goose sandwiches were AWESOME!!

Dude, you're putting the pressure on me for a repeat performance.

Capin' Dan · 02-12-2009, 10:02 AM

The repeat performance will happen on March 27 and 28. I wonder if pulled pheasant would be even close to as good.

Capin' Dan · 02-12-2009, 10:03 AM

Eric what time is the meeting

Eric Strand · 02-12-2009, 02:35 PM

Dan, 7:00 on the 25th.

thefishslayer · 02-12-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sprigkiller09

Yep.

. Lasts years pulled snow goose sandwiches were AWESOME!!

i might be in

i only go if food is there

sprigkiller09 · 02-12-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bp97211

Dude, you're putting the pressure on me for a repeat performance.

haha. I never stated who it was!!! You compromised yourself now.

Scoots · 02-12-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BuxnDux82

I am curious to what is at the festival? Never been to it and thought it might be fun. Any info would be great

If you're a waterfowl hunter - this is the show for you!!!

SpecSpanker · 02-12-2009, 06:08 PM

What type of deals on gear can you get? Any decoys companies there?

Adjhunt · 02-12-2009, 06:22 PM

Wow this couldn't have been on a worse weekend...

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Originally Posted by SpecSpanker

What type of deals on gear can you get? Any decoys companies there?

Last year I believe there was DSD, GHG, and FA.

Dukbuilder · 02-12-2009, 07:27 PM

Count us in will be there, can't wait! Knotty Duck Decoys.... Jon Allen

SpecSpanker · 02-12-2009, 08:17 PM

Was DSD selling decoys or just showing? Any good deals on the Smiths?

Eric Strand · 02-12-2009, 10:33 PM

Andrew, You already have plans 6 months out? Hope you can make it bud.

Adjhunt · 02-13-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Strand

Andrew, You already have plans 6 months out? Hope you can make it bud.

yes I do. I am super bummed I can make it!

This was the only contest I was planning and looking forward on blowing in this year. But I can't say I'm not going to have the time of my life elsewhere!!