John Fisk (NC, 1889-1964), Published Bluebill

Northern Currituck County, North Carolina, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood, published on page 133 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 15 in.

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen, Charlotte, North Carolina

John Fisk was an accomplished hunting guide and skiff builder. John made decoys for his personal stand but very few survived. They resemble decoys made by John Austin but are typically smaller and have a V carved where the bill meets the forehead.

Old gunning paint, working repair to the neck, tight age checks in the bottom.