Rappahannock Decoy Carvers Guild - Decoy Contest

Future Opportunities for RDCCG Decoy Contest

The Guild has hosted its annual decoy contest for nearly 40 years, most of that time in conjunction with the Rappahannock River Waterfowl Show in White Stone. With the Show ending in 2024, the Guild is considering its Decoy Contest's future. Please share your preferences regarding the location and timing of any future decoy contest hosted by the Guild.

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* 1. How often have you participated as a carver in the Decoy Contest?

1 - 2 years

3 - 5 years

6 - 10 years

11 years or more

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* 2. How often have you attended the Decoy Contest as an observer?

1 - 2 years

3 - 5 years

6 - 10 years

11 years or more

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* 3. Are you interested in continuing to participate in, or attend, a decoy contest in eastern Virginia?

Yes

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* 4. Please select the time(s) of year you would participate/attend in a decoy contest.

February - April

May - July

August - October

November - January

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* 5. Which contest location(s) would you be willing to travel? Select all that apply.

White Stone, VA

Fredericksburg area

Richmond - Ashland area

Williamsburg area

Hampton area

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* 6. What type of decoy contest venue(s) would you prefer? Select all that apply.

Stand alone decoy contest event

Located at an outdoor sporting goods store

Located at a woodworking supply store

Located at a craft or community festival

Co-located with a waterfowl-related show or conservation event

Co-located with a hunting or fishing show

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* 7. The current registration fees are $10 for the first decoy entry and $5 for each additional entry. Would you be opposed to a fee increase, if the Guild were to add cash, hunting or carving related prizes?

Yes

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* 8. The costs to sponsor and host a decoy contest are increasing. Would you be opposed to a nominal admission fee for decoy contest attendees?

Yes

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* 9. If you are interested in becoming a Guild member or volunteering during a future decoy contest as a helper or judge, please write your contact information below.

Name

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 10. If you wish to be kept informed about the future of the Guild and its decoy contest, please write your contact information below.

Name

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number