PHOTOS: 43rd Annual NJ Tuckerton Decoy & Gunning Show September 27-28

[Anthony Babich]

It's that time of year again & we're coming up quick! Here's the information for this year's Barnegat Bay Decoy & Gunning Show. September 27-28 at the Tip Seaman County Park / Tuckerton Seaport, NJ
*I have also attached a few images from the 2024 show event, great time for all with lots to do, boats gear, decoys, food, salt-hay & more..

2025 Show Event Information



2024 EVENT:

 

[John Ki]

For those that have been to the show. Artie Birdsall recently passed away. He was always set up on the corner by the boat displays and the bathrooms

 

[John Ki]

Artie is on the left in the picture

 

[Anthony Babich]

The show is quickly approaching, update bump!

 

[Steve Sanford]

The show is quickly approaching, update bump!

Anthony~

As you know, I am juggling lots of competing demands of late. I probably cannot make the call - go, no go, 1-day only (as visitor, not vendor) until the middle of next week. Nevertheless, I will be prepared with a vessel and some gunning stool IF I make it to the Garden State.

All the best,

SJS

 

[Joe Dunleavy]

It has to rain at least one day, it's a tradition.

 

[Steve Sanford]

All~

Family needs have called.... So, I will (I think) get to the Show Sunday only - and as a Visitor, not an Exhibitor.

Hope to see you there!

SJS

 

[Anthony Babich]

Looking like it's going to be a great weekend here in New Jersey! No rain in sight... Stop on by The Duck Boat Co Booth I'll be there with Liz & Tom Olsen and a camera in hand as always to capture the action & of course post up for all here who can't make it!
See you soon - A

 

[Steve Sanford]

Anthony et al~

Well, my Mom needs me more here on Long Island - so no Tuckerton at all this year.... I will head straight back to the farm this afternoon with no detour through the Garden State.

I will miss all the people, boats, decoys, Atlantic White Cedar - but I did have a nice visit here yesterday with a new friend/gunner/carver. Very luckily, my life - while way too busy of late - is never far from our Grand Passion. I will spend all of next week working on gunning vessels - and tending to other waterfowl "chores".

All the best,

SJS

 

[D. Hinton]

Hoping everyone has a good time. Please send pics

 

[James Boyd]

Looking forward to seeing some pics of this event

 

[Anthony Babich]

This weekend's show I have to say was by far a much needed improvement from the past years! Great time in Tuckerton, NJ for us all nice meeting friends both new & old... many vendors were happy with sales, new items were displayed with some returning after many years absent. The weather was also a good incentive for larger crowds.. here's a few images of the weekend festivities!
Full Album Link: 2025 Show Event Images FULL

Enjoy -A

 

[jode hillman]

It was a great show. I'm sorry I didn't get over to see you on Saturday I was just swamped at the table. But that's a good thing! I did get over and chat with the TDB guys on Sunday.

 

[Richard Lathrop]

Great photos. I will have to make plans to attend.

Rick

 

[Jay K]

Anthony, great meeting you buddy. Wish we had more time to chat. As you probably saw, my little 3 yr old son Colton (holding the ruddy duck John gave him above), had other plans. It was his first show, he talked about it all week, and oh man did he have a blast.

It was a fantastic show and a very memorable one for me. I never had a chance to circle back to TDB.

 

[Linhardt]

Great pics. First time I have ever seen an inboard sneakbox.

 

[Craig F]

Great seeing you Anthony and thanks again for the pictures of my daughter hanging out at the Estuary booth. She had a great time.

 

[Richard Lathrop]

Great pics. First time I have ever seen an inboard sneakbox.

Captain Bob posted a thread with additional photos of the sneakbox last year.

Thread 'Historical sneakboxs'

Oct 1, 2024

Hello Group just wanted to introduce myself my names Bob Keeney and I am a New Jersey waterfowl historian and sneakbox builder/restoration & show one of the 14 historical gunning box’s that I use. This is a 1955 Harland Price of Parkertown NJ Inboard/Sailing Sneakbox. Harland Built 7 of these sneakboxs and only 2 remain in original design and operational. It originally was built with a 3hp Briggs & Stratton. When i restored the box i put a 3hp Honda. The motor is air cooled and rope and tiller steering. It is 13ft long and 4 1/2ft wide. I use it every opening and closing day of costal season

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[JasonM]

Anthony, great meeting you buddy. Wish we had more time to chat. As you probably saw, my little 3 yr old son Colton (holding the ruddy duck John gave him above), had other plans. It was his first show, he talked about it all week, and oh man did he have a blast.

It was a fantastic show and a very memorable one for me. I never had a chance to circle back to TDB.

I was just about to post that that is a great picture! Sweet looking ruddy too. Who made it? I'd love to see a couple better pictures of it.

 

[Linhardt]

Captain Bob posted a thread with additional photos of the sneakbox last year.

Thread 'Historical sneakboxs'

Oct 1, 2024

Hello Group just wanted to introduce myself my names Bob Keeney and I am a New Jersey waterfowl historian and sneakbox builder/restoration & show one of the 14 historical gunning box’s that I use. This is a 1955 Harland Price of Parkertown NJ Inboard/Sailing Sneakbox. Harland Built 7 of these sneakboxs and only 2 remain in original design and operational. It originally was built with a 3hp Briggs & Stratton. When i restored the box i put a 3hp Honda. The motor is air cooled and rope and tiller steering. It is 13ft long and 4 1/2ft wide. I use it every opening and closing day of costal season

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Well I guess I didn't see it or forgot about it. Might be the latter. Thanks for the re-link