1. FOLK ART DECOYS (under 5")

                             2. FOLK ART DECOYS (5" to 10")

                             3. FOLK ART DECOYS (over 10")

                             4. FOLK ART PANFISH

                             5. FOLK ART PIKE

                             6.  FOLK ART-NATURAL FINISH

                             7. FOLK ART CRITTER (Pollywog)

                            1. CUTTHROAT TROUT

                            2.  ALL OTHER TROUT

                            3. PIKE AND MUSKY

                           4.  ALL PANFISH

                           5.  MISC WARM WATER SPECIES( no adipose fin)

                           6.  MISC. COLD WATER SPECIES (with adipose fin)

                           7.  CRITTERS (Bullfrog)

                          1.  GOLDEN TROUT

                          2.  ALL OTHER TROUT

                          3.  BLUEGILL

                          4.  WALLEYE & SAUGER

                          5.  MISC WARM WATER SPECIES (no adipose fin)

                          6.  MISC. COLD WATER SPECIES (with adipose fin)

                          7.  CRITTERS ( Duckling)

D. JUNIORS DIVISION

                         1. FOLK ART WORKING DECOYS

                         2. NON- DECORATIVE WORKING DECOYS

1. All fish decoys must have been made during the calendar year 2007. Decoys may not be entered in more than one class.
2. Decoys should exhibit proper swimming abilities by moving as directed by the jig stick. Decoys should glide in a forward motion and exhibit the ability to make a partial or full circle when jigged. Critters will be required to move forward only.
3. All decoys must be constructed of wood. No castings or pre-formed materials will be permitted. Epoxy or urethane may be used to attach fins or eyes. Materials used to fill lead cavities are unrestricted.
4. Decoys that develop construction flaws during judging will be disqualified if these defects alter the working ability of the decoy.
5. All fins should be made of wood or metal. Eyes, Barbels or whiskers may be made from any material.
6. Any name or initials of the carver should be covered before registration.
7. Contestants may enter only one decoy of a given species per Division. For example, a contestant may not enter a Cutthroat Trout in the Non-Decorative Working Division, Cutthroat Trout class as well as a Cutthroat Trout in either the Non-Decorative Working Division, All Other Trout or Misc. Cold-water Classes. The number of Jigsticks that a carver may enter are unlimited.
8. The maximum length of each decoy is 18 inches. The judges decisions will be final.
9. Entrants will not hold American Sporting Collectibles nor its agents responsible for any lost or damaged entries.

Folk Art fish decoys are defined as decoys which exhibit interesting artistic characteristics in form and paint. Decoys entered in the Panfish, Pike and Critter classes may have a realistic body shape but not be painted realistically. Judges will look for clever and innovative ideas in form, style, paint patterns and colors. Carving details will be unlimited. The fins of decoys entered into the Natural Finish class must be unpainted but may be polished, hammered, or patinated with chemicals.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

Swimming abilities 50%, Innovative design/ artistic appeal 40%, Craftsmanship 10%.

Non Decorative Working Decoys are defined as rugged decoys that would be found in a typical spearing rig with excellent swimming abilities. The species will be easily determined by the judges. Decorative elements such as carved or burned lateral lines, nostrils, interior mouth details, and fin rays will not be allowed. A simple mouth shape and single gill coverings are the only details that may be carved into the decoy. Basic realism in both form and markings is required. Rear fins may be added to species which would not ordinarily have them such as Perch, Panfish, or Walleye with no deductions.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

Swimming abilities 60%, Likeness to species 30%, Craftsmanship 10%.

Decorative Working Decoys are defined as a decorative, realistic decoy with good swimming ability. They should exhibit maximum detail and likeness to species in form, carving and paint details. Carving details will be unlimited and may include all head and gill details as well as scales, lateral lines and fin rays.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

Likeness to species 50%, Swimming abilities 30%, Craftsmanship 20%.

Juniors are defined as any carver who is sixteen years old or younger. Juniors entries will be judged using the same requirements established for working fish decoys.

Jigging Sticks are defined as a tool which is used to direct the fish decoy in a spearing situation. All entries must be rigged with line, and a snap/swivel for actual use. The only commercially made elements allowed are line, swivels and snaps.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

Practicality 40%, Innovation of design 40%, Craftsmanship 20%,

In each class first through third place ribbons will be awarded. Honorable mention ribbons will be awarded at the discretion of the judges. In each division, first through third Best of Show carver awards will be determined based on a simple point calculation system. First place decoys will be awarded 5 points, second will be awarded 2 points and third will be awarded 1 point. Points will not be awarded for Honorable mention winners. The first Best of Show will be further designated ASC International Fish Decoy Carving Champion for that division. Judges will confer to break any potential ties.

 REGISTRATION

The registration schedule for all entries is Friday September 7, 2007 from 2 PM to 5PM and Saturday September 8, 2007 from 9AM to 10 AM . Registration will officially close at 10AM Saturday September 8, 2006. Mail in entries must be received no later than seven days prior to the competition. Mail in entries require an additional $10 per package for return postage and packaging. Mail In entries may be addressed to: Tim Spreck, P.O. Box 462, Stillwater, MN, 55082. The entry fee is $4 per entry. Juniors are free. Carvers should retain all entry forms and identification materials for check out after the competition.

Tim Spreck                                                      Wally Wegleitner

651-439-1110.                                                  651-771-8926