Yesterday morning my brother Randy and myself went out to the 61st. annual Michigan duck hunters tournament held at Pte. Mouillee. This is probably the largest waterfowl festival held in Michigan with thousands enjoying the arts, crafts, dogs, and large vending areas, not to mention the good food.
During the weekend there is a duck and fish carving contest, duck and goose calling contest, championship layout shoot, (clay pigeons) and the dog trials. All the big name sporting vendors are there, with Cabela’s being the major contributor. Hy Dahlka started this event in 1948, and the annual “Hy Dahlka Award of Merit” is the most prestigious prize in all the individual competitions.
I couldn’t begin to list all the “for sale” items from antique’s to $25,000 dollar boats. Every decoy imaginable, guns, knives, bows, hunting apparel, and tens of thousands of items in between. If your in the market for a good hunting dog, or just a family pet, this is the place to find one.
I didn’t plan on spending any money, but came home with exactly “zero” in my wallet. My brother Randy even faired worse, cause he had more “green” than I did. We had a good time, as I’m sure anyone who attended did. The arts and crafts area was out of sight! It’s a good thing I was broke by the time we hit their tents! I’ll be back next year, but with a pocket full of money for those essentials I didn’t get this year!
Mike
Looks cool. Where exactly is that held Mike? I’m just curious because I’ve never heard of it.