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This is a Common Loon made by Big Sky Carvers of Bozeman, Mt. It is signed on the bottom by its artist, Parke Goodman, and has the Big Sky Carvers Brand on the underneath. There is no date on the Loon but Big Sky Carvers moved their Company from Boseman to Manhattan, Mt, in 1987 so it must have been made prior to that date. The Loon Decoy is close to life size, maybe a bit smaller. It measures 16.5 inches from beak to tail. It is 5.25 inches wide and 6 inches tall. It weighs nearly 2 pounds. This Loon is typical of Big Sky Carvers Decoys in that it is made of pine, hand painted by a very talented artist, and makes a very handsome bird look so good. The paints and finishes they used allow the wood grain to show which adds to their beauty. The Company may still be in business but after an early focus on decorative decoys, they expanded to carvings of bears and other animals, furniture, and other items. If they are still making decoys, they most likely are made in Asia. In my view, the early decoys made in the 1980’s are high quality treasures done by outstanding artists from the local community. Please study the photos and see what you think. It is nearly perfect. We could find one very tiny dent and a couple of white spots on its back where the resin in the pine may have bled through the paint. If you, or a friend have a cabin by a lake that has loons calling, you need this guy to join in the fun. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Animals\Birds\Loons”. The seller is “435jamesp” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Material: Wood
- Animal Class: Bird
- Bird Species: Loon
- Type: Common Loon


This is a Loon Decoy carved/painted by Parke Goodman of Big Sky Carvers of Boseman, MT. It is signed by the artist on the underneath and also has the Big Sky Carvers Branded Logo but it is not dated. The photos give a good description. It is in perfect condition with the common discoloration of a couple of spots on its back where sap or resin from the pine it was carved from has bled through the paint. It is slightly smaller that actual size, measuring 16.5 inches long, 6.25 inches tall, and 45.5 inches wide. Big Sky Carvers were well known in the late 70’s on for their decorative decoys. They employed a number of talented local artists to hand paint their decoys and many of them, such as Parke Goodman, are highly regarded for their work. We always watch for Big Sky Carver Decoys and are very fond of them. They are no longer made in the USA, often made of resin or from Asia, if even available. This one is a wonderful example of a Common Loon and Big Sky Carver’s early, high quality, American product. If you have a cabin by a lake which Loons frequent, you need this decoy badly. We invite your inspection of the photographs and your offer. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Animals\Birds\Ducks”. The seller is “435jamesp” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
- Material: Wood
- Animal Class: Bird
- Type: Decoy/Carving

This is a Common Loon Decorative Decoy made by Big Sky Carvers of Boseman, MT. It is signed on the underneath by J Oriet and has the name’Common Loon written by her but it is not dated. It also has on the underneath a brand that says, Made Exclusively for Cabela’s, Big Sky Carvers, Boseman, MT. It is hand painted and finished with a combination of paints and stains that capture the loon’s beauty. Near life size, it is 17 inches from beak to tail and weighs 1 pound, 13 ounces. Big Sky Carvers of Boseman, Montana, made a range of decoys from the late 70’s, some of which were made for other companies such as Cabela’s for sale in their retail stores. They employed a number of local artists who became very skilled in painting and finishing the decoys which were much sought after during those years, and still today. In the 90’s Big Sky Carvers Company shifted their production out of the U. His is a wonderful, quite uncommon decoy. If you are lucky enough to own a cabin by a lake with Loons, you really need to consider adding this guy to your collection. It is so well done you can almost hear a Loon calling.. The item “Big sky Carvers Decorative Loon Decoy-Mann Cave, Cabin, or Lodge” is in sale since Tuesday, September 14, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Animals\Birds\Ducks”. The seller is “435jamesp” and is located in Manti, Utah. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
- Material: Wood
- Animal Class: Bird
- Type: Carving

This is a preening Canvasback Decorative Decoy made by Big Sky Carvers of Manhattan, Montana. It has the Big Sky Carver’s Logo on the underneath along with the signature of the artist, Kristi Jones, who painted it; the date of 2000; and the number 01131. Typical of Big Sky Carvers Decoys, it is finished with a combination of paints and stains that make a beautiful bird look almost better than real life. It appears new but does have a few very small dents that prove it is 20 years old. It is close to life size being 12 inches long, 6.25 inches wide, and 8.25 inches tall. It weighs 2 pounds, 4 ounces. Big Sky Carvers began in the 1970’s in Boseman Montana. They were highly regarded for their decorative decoys and their business was quite successful. Canvasback reflects the quality of their products. Please look at the photos as they are part of its description. The item “Big Sky Carvers Preening Canvasback Decoy-Man Cave, Cabin, Den, Lodge Decor” is in sale since Sunday, March 14, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Animals\Birds\Ducks”. The seller is “435jamesp” and is located in Manti, Utah. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Material: Wood
- Animal Class: Bird
- Bird Species: Duck
- Type: Figurine



This is a Canvasback Drake Decorative Decoy carved by Big Sky Carvers of Boseman, Montana. It was hand painted by artist, Craig Fellows and is signed by him on the bottom but not dated. It has the Big Sky Carvers logo branded on the underneath also. The decoy is in very good condition but has a couple small dents on the beak and some slight marring, scratching on the sides so it is not perfect. It is typical of the early Big Sky Carvers Decoys in that it is finished with a combination of paints and stains that make an already stunning bird look even better. It is a bit larger that life size, measuring 17 inches long, 6.75 inches wide, and 9 inches tall. It weighs 4 pounds. Big Sky Carvers began making decorative decoys in the early 1980’s in Boseman, Montana, Later they moved to Manhattan, Montana a short distance away. The Company was very successful and their decoys were very well done and quite popular. They hired a number of local artists who were very skilled. Fellows is one of their highly regarded artists and rightly so. They may still continue to offer some decorative decoys, many of them made in Asia. We much prefer their earlier ones such as this guy. We invite you to look over the photos and make an offer. Even with a few minor issues it is a stunning work of art and they do not make them like this any longer. The item “Big Sky Carvers Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy-Man Cave, Cabin, Den, Lodge” is in sale since Wednesday, November 25, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Animals\Birds\Ducks”. The seller is “435jamesp” and is located in Manti, Utah. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Material: Wood
- Animal Class: Bird
- Bird Species: Duck
- Type: Decorative Decoy
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