Welcome Cabelas Waterfowl

TO THE 22ND ANNUAL Calling Contests

SAGINAW BAY No matter if you are starting out or youre ready to be the Michigan
representative at the World Championship Duck Calling Contest in

WATERFOWL FESTIVAL
The Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival mission is to educate, promote
and facilitate a love for the great outdoors among youth and adults. The
Waterfowl Festival will introduce families to traditional ways to use and
enjoy Michigans wetlands such as hunting, hiking, wildlife observation,
wildlife photography and much more! The Waterfowl Festival will also
stimulate awareness, use and enjoyment of Michigans wetland and
waterfowl resources as an inspiration for art. This event will help attendees,
like you, become more interested in exploring and conserving Michigans
world-class wetland and waterfowl resources. Join us at Bay City State
Recreation Area for the Waterfowl Festival; this event has something for
everyone!
In 2016, the Waterfowl Festival had more than 14,500 attendees; our
biggest turn out yet! More than 700 volunteers, resource professionals,
artists, sportsmen/women, sponsors and exhibitors work together to make
this event such a success. The event, on August 5 and 6, is free admission.
However, all vehicles entering the park must display the Recreation
Passport, which can be purchased for $11 at any Michigan state park gate
Arkansas, the 2017 Cabelas Waterfowl Calling Contest(s) is worth the shot!
There is a competition for all ages and abilities. Aside from the competitions
available, clinics to learn and practice are offered as well. Please see
schedule for times and locations of clinics.
Cabelas Jr. Goose Calling Contest
Saturday at 3 p.m. the Cabelas Jr. Goose Calling Contest will take place on
the outdoor stage. Three divisions: fledglings (first time callers), tenderfoot
(13 & under) and hunters (16 & under)
Cabelas Team Duck Calling Contest
Saturday at 4 p.m. the Cabelas Team Duck Calling Contest will take place
on the outdoor stage. There will be three levels of competition: Novice 1
(two adults who have never won a team calling competition before), $20
registration fee; Novice 2 (one adult & one youth under 16) $10 registration
fee; Master is a $40 registration fee. To register, please visit the Friends of
Bay City State Recreation Area information booth.
Cabelas Jr. Duck Calling Contest
Sunday at 1 p.m. the Cabelas Jr. Duck Calling Contest will take place on
the outdoor stage This event offers three divisions: fledglings (first time
callers), tenderfoot (13 & under) and hunters (16 & under)

State Calling
or the Secretary of State.

Event highlights include but are not limited to:

Featured photographer, taxidermist, artist and carver
State Duck Calling Championship
Michigan Duck Stamp Competition
Youth Duck and Goose Calling Contest
Wildlife Art Show
Hunting and Outdoor Recreation Expo
Parent Youth Canoe Race
Live Animal Presentations
We, at Bay City State Recreation Area, are so thankful to have the
opportunity to host the Waterfowl Festival for the 22nd consecutive
year. This event not only brings families together but also addresses the
growing issue of disconnection to the outdoors. We want to help motivate
youth and adults back into the great outdoors to enjoy traditional pass-
times, connect them to nature and facilitate a love for learning about the
environment. Over the last few decades, the numbers of hunters, anglers,
campers, hikers and outdoor users has been declining.. We want to inspire
our youth to be advocates for their environment and pass their inspiration
on to future generations. Through this event and the help of people like
you, we hope to preserve Michigans waterfowl legacy.
Championships
The Michigan Goose Calling Championship will take place on Sunday
at 12 p.m. on the outdoor stage. Participants must register by 11:45 a.m.
at the Friends of Bay City State Recreation Area information booth. The
Michigan Duck Calling Championship will take place on Sunday at 2 p.m.
on the outdoor stage. Participants must register by 1:45 p.m. at the Friends
of Bay City State Recreation Area information booth.
Both contests feature two levels of competition: Novice and Master
Divisions. Novice registration fee is $10 and the Master registration fee
is $25. The 1st place prize package includes a 2017 Michigan Duck Stamp
print, $300 cash award and Cabelas prize package. The Master Division
winner of the Michigan State Duck Calling Championship will be eligible
to compete at the Worlds Championship Duck Calling Contest, Nov. 25,
2017 in Stuttgart, Arkansas. The Amateur division has a required fee of
$10 per participant and the Masters is a $25 fee per participant. Multiple
prizes are available!

About Your State Park

Bay City State Recreation Area is located on the shores of the Saginaw
Bay, opening to Lake Huron. Home to Tobico Marsh, one of the largest
remaining freshwater, coastal wetlands on the Great Lakes and the
Saginaw Bay Visitor Center, this park has something for everyone.
Bay City State Recreation over looks more than 5,000 feet of the 2016 Michigan State Duck Calling Champions (left to right) 3rd Place
Saginaw Bay and totals more than 2,000 acres of land. Attractions include Thomas Mueller, of Harrison Township, MI; 2nd Place Billy Tackonis, of
190-site campground, seven miles of scenic trails and access to 17.5 miles of Harsens Island, MI; 1st Place Champion at the Michigan Duck Calling
Bay County Riverwalk/Railtrail. Children love the Spray Park in the warmer Championship Alex Hodges, of South Rockwood, MI.
months and the adventurous play scape year round. All visitors can enjoy
hiking the Anderson Trail, biking, walking, picnicking, bird watching,

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swimming, relaxing, fishing, archery and so much more.
The Saginaw Bay Visitor Center is home to the Jennison Exhibit Hall
and the Wetland Wonders Gift Shoppe. The Saginaw Bay Visitor Center
renovated and reopened in 1996, a visit to the park is not complete without
touring this award winning facility. The Jennison Exhibit offers rotating
interpretive displays, learning labs, workshops, audio-visual presentations
and a wildlife observation room.
The Friends of Bay City State Recreation Area is a 501c3 non-profit
Without the help of our
that provides funding for educational and recreational opportunities to
those visiting Bay City State Recreation Area. Established in 1995, a group
sponsors, advertisers,
of locals organized to support environmental education and promote our
state park as a valuable resource; from there, the Friends of Bay City State
vendors, voluneers,
Recreation Area was formed. The relationship between the park and the partners and people
Friends is unique and incredibly valued. Our park would not be complete
without the help from concerned citizens and outdoor lovers just like you. like you, this event would
All Michigan state parks belong to the public. To get in to any Michigan
state park a valid Michigan Recreation Passport is required. Recreation not be possible
Passports can be purchased for $11 at any Michigan state park gate or
the Secretary of State. To make a reservation at Bay City State Recreation
Area, or any Michigan state park, please call 1-800-44PARKS or visit
dnrreservations.com
 Waterfowl Festival Highlights
Franks Adult & Michigan Duck Stamp
Youth Canoe Race Competition
Each team is composed of one adult and one child (17 & under), five Each year the Waterfowl Festival, at Bay City State Recreation, hosts
teams will compete in each heat. The champions of each heat will compete the Michigan Duck Stamp Competition. The 2018 competition will take
for the grand prize of one dozen duck decoys, courtesy of Franks Great place at 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 5 in the Saginaw Bay Visitor Center
Outdoors. Auditorium.
Register at the Friends of Bay City State Recreation Area information The Michigan Duck Stamp
booth for races on both Saturday and Sunday. Saturdays race will begin Competition was established in
at 12:30 p.m. and Sundays race at 12:30 p.m. Registration for both days 1976 and has become a popular
closes 15 minutes before race begins. icon in the world of waterfowl
and wetland enthusiasts. For
more than 40 years, the program
has been a fun and unique way
to raise funds.
This competition is important
to the conservation of wetland
and waterfowl resources.
Proceeds from stamp sales are
used to fund Michigan Duck
Hunters Association (MDHA)
projects, along with 10 percent
used to match DNR funding for purchasing wetlands. The MDHA is a non-
profit organization dedicated to waterfowl and wetland conservation.
Through the voluntary purchase of stamps from the Michigan Duck
Stamp Program, everyone can do their part to conserve our waterfowl and
wetland resources. For more information about the competition and how
to purchase stamps please visit www.miduckhunters.org.

Quack-Athalon
This family fun event is available to teams of three made up of one
adult and two children (17 & under). Enter your team in either Saturdays
or Sundays contest. Teams will compete in five skills:
Waterfowl ID Trail - test your knowledge along the trail and identify as
many ducks as you can.
Decoy Toss- tests your decoy throwing skills right off the dock. A ring
target will be placed in the lagoon and the closer a decoy lands to the ring,
the more points earned.
Air Rifle Marksmanship - provided by Duncans Outdoor Shop,
tests marksmanship abilities along side of certified hunters education
instructors.
Canoe Race- tests team work by racing from one side of the lagoon to
the other and back. Canoes, paddles and life jackets are provided.
Wader Race - two youth will be attached to an adult wearing wader.
The object is to run 100 yards and cross the finish line. This will really test
agility!
The Quack-Athalon is limited to the first 15 teams to sign up! Registration
for Saturday is open 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Teams may begin after signing up but
are required to have all activities completed (with the exception of the
canoe race) by 4:30 p.m. to participate in the canoe race. Following the
race will be awards!
Sundays registration will be open 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Teams may begin
after signing up but are required to have all activities completed (with the
exception of the canoe race) by 2:30 p.m. to participate in the canoe race.
Awards will follow Sundays race as well!
To register for either Saturdays or Sundays race, please visit the Lagoon
Dock during registration times.
Wildlife Carving
Contests
The Saginaw Bay Decoy Carvers and Bay City State Recreation Area
present both the Wildlife Carving Contest and the Working Decoy Contest.
Both events feature carving of all skills levels as they compete in creating
Michigans wildlife and duck decoys.
The goals of both the Wildlife Carving Contest and the Working Decoy
Contest are to inspire awareness and appreciation for the beauty and variety
of Michigans waterfowl and wildlife that depend upon the wetlands for
their habitat, to introduce visitors to a new form of recreation that gives
value to wetlands wildlife and to give local artists an opportunity and
share their artistic creations.
Michigan Wildlife Carving
Contest
The Michigan Wildlife Carving Contest will have two levels of
competition: the Masters and Amateur. Only first time entries to this event
will be accepted. Participants may choose from one of the four following
categories:
Decorative Michigan Waterfowl
Michigan Wildlife
Michigan Birds
Great Lakes Fish
Park visitors will do all judging of the Michigan Wildlife Carving
Contest, each visitor gets one vote for each category. All carvings must be
delivered to the Saginaw Bay Visitor Center by Friday, August 4, between
2-6 p.m. All voting will close on Sunday, August 6 at 12 p.m.

Youth Working Decoy Carving

Calling
Competition
Contest
The Working Decoy Caving Competition is a
judged event, not a peoples choice award. Judging
will take place Saturday at 11:30 a.m. All carvings
must be delivered to the Saginaw Bay Visitor Center
on Saturday, August 5, between 8-10 a.m. There
Calling all youth, 16 years and under is an entry fee of $5 for the first decoy and $2 each
for the youth calling clinics and contests! additional decoy.
Get your very own duck or goose call by
participating in the special how to clinic.
Learn useful tips on how to tune them,
how to call in ducks and how they are
used in the field by waterfowlers. Once
you have mastered your waterfowl calling View the 2017 Schedule with events
skills, show them off in both the Cabelas
Jr. Goose Calling Contest and the Cabelas information at
Jr. Duck Calling Contest. Both competitions
are fun for everyone; from first time callers www.friendsofpark.org or email us at
to skilled youth hunters and anywhere in-
between.
saginawbaywaterfowl@gmail.com
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Bay City STATE Larner Enterprises Inc. DBA

RECREATION AREA
The Friends of Bay City State Recreation Area is composed of
Mussell
Beach
concerned citizens who support environmental education and
promote the park as a valuable community resource. The Friends
of BCSRA sponsor park projects, programs and activities, such as
Waterfowl Festival, to promote appreciation, use, enjoyment and

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conservation of our public lands.
The Friends of BCSRA are looking for new members, organizations
and businesses who would like to contribute to this great event and
other projects which support the park. This is a great way to give
back to the community. As this organization actively improves our
programs and our park through volunteering their own time and
talent, provision of supplies, and fundraising.
If you are interested in learning more or would like to join, please
Family
stop by the Friends information booth and learn about all the different
ways you can help. For more information visit their website:
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www.friendsofpark.org and like them on Facebook.
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To our volunteers, our appreciation for you will only grow. You have
made an incredible difference at Bay City State Recreation Area by
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continuously donating your time and efforts. The special events, programs,
activities and resources provided here would not be possible without you.
To our exhibitors, thank you for taking the time to come to the festival,
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your continued support is so important to us. Your passions, work, goods
and services are what make this festival so unique.
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Chain Saw Carving

Tom Gillman Jr.
Tom Gillman Jr. has been hand carving since he was in high school.
He would visit carving shows as a spectator, read on the art of carving
and join online forums for carvers. Since he has started, he cannot put
the chainsaw down!
Tom carves numerous types of wildlife but his most popular are his
carvings of bears. Other
carvings high up on
the popularity list are
eagles, fish and owls
however; he has always
found that carving any
wildlife piece comes
naturally to him. Other
things Tom has made
for people include
memorials for deceased
family members,
house warming items,
graduation and
birthday gifts and
auction pieces for
charity.
Though Tom had
experiences carving
throughout his life,
his love of chain saw
carving really took off
because of his career
in law enforcement.
He needed an outlet,
something different
from work, something
more positive and he
turned to his craft.
Over the years, he
has competed in many
competitions and been in countless shows across the state. He has been
a carver at the Annual Tri-City Woodcarvers Show for numerous years
and has been a fan favorite at the Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival.
The above photo is Tom and some of his work. Be sure to check it out
for yourself at the festival!
 Heiner Hertling
Featured Wildlife Artist
An Emmy nomination, seven conservation stamp competition
wins, multiple first place wins in national competitions and featured
artists honors, the Waterfowl Festival is pleased to introduce our 2017
Featured Wildlife Artist Heiner Hertling. Heiner is a unique artist with
a fierce love of the outdoors. Heiners skills range in a variety of visual
arts from painting to wood sculpting
to jewelry craftsmanship.
Growing up in Germany, Heiner
always had a creative touch. He knew
from a young age that he would like
to grow up and have a career in the
visual arts. After choosing commercial
art and advertising he completed an
apprenticeship in a graphic studio in
Hamburg. Soon after, Heiner decided
it was time to travel and experience
what the world had to offer.
Upon arriving in the United States,
Heiner realized he had a new passion
for wildlife and nature. He began
his career as a commercial artist for
the auto industry, working in both
New York and Detroit where some
of the best illustrators and artists worked in advertising. He spent 20
years working in a studio with the dream of owning his own one-day.
His dream became a reality when he opened his own studio. Galleries
began to recognize Heiner and show off his work giving him a deserving
reputation as a versatile artist.
Heiner is not only an artist but also an internationally known
teacher and mentor. His
enthusiastic attitude combined
with inspiring art has led him to
make a lasting impact. Heiner is a
member of the prestigious Society
of Animal Artists and founder of
Michigan Plein Air Painters; he has
also received several invitations
from the Birds in Art Exhibition
in Wisconsin. With his prestigious
background, Heiner has hit the
international stage with his
television series Your Brush with
Nature.
When he is not traveling and
creating art around the world,
Heiner enjoys his home in
Michigan. His love of nature and
the outdoors makes Michigan the
perfect place to create beautiful
works of art. If you are interested
in learning more about Heiner or seeing his art please visit his website
at yourbrushwithnature.com or visit his display in the Saginaw Bay
Visitor Center.
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Featured Wildlife
Taxidermist
An education from Trails West
Taxidermy in Montana, 10 years in
the taxidermy business and owner
of Kustom Creations Taxidermy, the
Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival
is pleased to introduce Kathy
Christensen as the 2017 Featured
Wildlife Taxidermist. Kathys hard
work and dedication turned her
dreams of taxidermy into her second
career.
Kathy grew up right here in
Bay City on a small farm with three
siblings. Growing up, Kathy enjoyed
the outdoors as she regularly helped on the farm by tending to the
animals and fields. With her three siblings, Kathy enjoyed hunting and
fishing as her love of the outdoors continued to develop.
In high school, Kathy met her now husband of 36 years, Ed.
Together they traveled and ended up in Montana where they bought
property and built a cabin. Kathy began her now 40 year career as
a Certified Medical Transcriptionist but frequently considered the
idea of becoming a
taxidermist. After a
close family member
passed away, Kathy
decided it was
time to pursue
her taxidermist
dreams. Working
20 hours a week as
a transcriptionist
and attending
school more than 50
hours a week, her
dedication paid off.
Kathy completed
her education at Trails West Taxidermy and returned to Michigan to
begin her second career, as a taxidermist.
Kathy finds creativity through
photography and using her photos for
reference. She also finds inspiration while
hunting, observing wildlife and attending
conferences as a member of the Michigan
Taxidermist Association. When she isnt
busy with her two jobs, Kathy enjoys
many hobbies. Her hobbies include
traveling, hiking with her husband,
archery, gardening and exercising archery,
gardening and exercising.
This is the second time Kathy has
been a Featured Wildlife Taxidermist at
the Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival and
each year she comes with beautiful work.
Her craft and dedication only continue to
improve and wow festivalgoers.
For your next trophy mounting,
contact Kathy Christensen at Kustom
Creations Taxidermy by calling (989) 686-
8545 or (989) 280-7201.
 Phil Babe Featured John Buckelew
Waterfowl Carver Featured Wildlife
Best of show in the first ever Tri-County
MDHA Waterfowl Clinic and first place winner
at the Canadian National Decoy Contest in
Photographer
Toronto, the Waterfowl Festival is pleased Numerous first place wins
to introduce our 2017 featured Waterfowl at the Saginaw Bay Waterfowl
Carver Phil Babe. Phil is an experienced Photography Contest and an eye
carver with a large skill set, deep passion for nature, the Waterfowl Festival
for Michigans wildlife and an extensive is pleased to introduce our 2017
background in conservation. Featured Wildlife Photographer
Growing up in Mt. Clemons on Lake John Buckelew. His passion for
St. Clair, Phil began to enjoy hunting and photography and love of the
wildlife. He developed an interest for carving outdoors brings a picture perfect
because of the renowned carvers, such as Jim Kelson and Ralph Reghi, glimpse into the world around us.
he knew growing up. His love for carving truly began to soar when his Johns love of photography
mentor, Stanley Czenkas, took Phil under his wing as he began to carve developed at a young age as he
is own decoys. would admire the pictures in
Phil joined the service in 1965 and was stationed in Ft. Benning, magazines rather than read the
Georgia. He deeply values his experience in the service but dearly
stories. In 1996, before the digital revolution, he bought his first
missed being near water and moved back to Michigan once his time
was up. Once in Michigan, Phil knew he wanted to pursue a career in camera. A Canon Rebel xs 35mm camera that he used to capture the
wildlife, recreation and conservation. excitement of the Nascar races he would attend with his brother. From
Phil studied fisheries and wildlife at Michigan State University and these experiences of photographing
Lake Superior State University. In 1972, Phil became a Conservation cars and action in the pit, he set his
Officer with the Department of Natural mind to expanding on that love and
Resources. He spent much of his development of his photography skills.
career in northern Michigan including The first digital camera John
a few years in the Upper Peninsula. purchased, a DSLR Canon 20D camera,
During his career as a Conservation brought new life to his skills. One of his
Officer, Phil was nominated for the favorite places to take photos is on his
Michigan Conservation Officer of the walks at the Bay City State Recreation
Year Award and received numerous Area. With practice, John began to
honors and prestigious awards for his capture beautiful images of birds in
work in wildlife conservation. flight. This is where he discovered his
Chasing poachers and working love for photographing the outdoors
directly with Michigans wildlife only furthered his passion for carving and nature.
and allowed his creativity to expand. Phil sets his work apart by using Being mostly self-taught through
oil-based paints and working with color while the paint is still wet. This YouTube videos and practicing on his
technique gives his work the most life like features. His workshop, full own, he began to share his photos to
of beautiful pieces, is where he hollows out the decoy bodies to give Facebook where he received positive
them stability, prevent cracking and keep them light weight. reactions. This give him the inspiration to continue developing his skills
After a 25-year career, Phil retired in 1997 and has since been living
and share his work.
in East Tawas. He lives with his wife, Yvonne, and continues to carve
various types of waterfowl, birds and fish. Phil and Yvonne regularly These days, John is an avid fisherman and always has his camera
enjoy hunting and fishing together. If you are interested in learning ready to shoot. Using a Canon 7D Mark II and 6D camera, he can often
more about Phil or finding out how you can own a hand carved decoy, be seen exploring Bay City State Recreation Area and the wildlife it his
please feel free to reach out and ask. With his love for nature, passion to offer. He currently lives in Bangor Township working full time as a
for conserving Michigans wildlife and natural resources and his talent, machine-tooling tradesman. With his true love being photography, he
Phil makes the ultimate featured carver for this event also uses professional level printers of his own to produce his work.
Not only does John take beautiful photos, he also owns his own mat
cutter and makes his own unique frames. He does offer prints of his
work for those interested so please feel free to reach out and ask how
#47-2134546 you can own one. With his beautiful works, creativity and professional
skills, John makes the perfect featured photographer for this event.

Michigan Wildlife

Photography Contest
Enter your photographs of Michigans beautiful, unique wildlife
into the Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festivals photography contest. This
WE ARE A MICHIGAN BASED NON PROFIT 501 is a peoples choice contest and the more photos, the better! All
(3) THAT PROVIDES OUTDOOR RECREATION photographs must be delivered to the Saginaw Bay Visitor Center
by Friday, August 4 before 7
TO VETERANS, DISABLED VETER-ANS, COMBAT p.m., late entries by special
WOUNDED VETERANS AND arrangement only. All entries
should be labeled appropriately
GOLD STAR FAMILIES. for identification and security
purposes on the back of the
WE ARE ALL VOLUNTEER WITH photo. Please call the Visitor
NO PAID POSITIONS. Center ahead of time for other
drop off times at (989) 667-0717
All photos should be matted
TO DONATE, TO SIGN UP OR (not framed) and no larger than
11X17, matte included. Public
FOR MORE INFORMATION voting closes at 1 p.m. on Sunday with awards at 3 p.m.
*Above photo taken by our Featured Wildlife Photographer John
Buckelew. Be sure to check out Johns work throughout the weekend!
CHECK OUT OUR WEB SITE.
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 Grilling Wild Duck Dog-Fun Hunt Trials
Chef Dixie Dave Minar Grab your hunting buddy and catch the show by the Central
Michigan Dog Retrieving Club members. The Retrieving Dog Fun Hunt
Trials is a favorite at the Waterfowl Festival. Every dog that enters the
Wild Game Chef Dixie Dave Minar, of trial will be awarded a ribbon, and outstanding participants will be
Mike Averys Outdoor Magazine will be awarded blue ribbons. For official start times of trials, please see the
demonstrating his grilling talent at the events schedule. Dog teams alternate every hour or so to ensure they
2017 Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival have an equal amount of competition and rest time.
cookin up somethin good! Saturday,
Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Dixie Dave
will be grilling up some of his favorite
wild duck recipes, sharing some of his
wild game cooking tips and showcasing
some of the latest grilling tools and
supplies available from Weber Grill.
Dont miss this opportunity to taste test
some of his scrumptious wild duck recipes
and purchase the 4th edition of his Wild
Game Recipe Cookbook. Dixie Daves
cuisine can also be sampled on your way
home from the festival at his Birch Run
Restaurant just off of I-75; Oscar & Joeys
Roadhouse at 12027 Dixie, Birch Run. Catch the live broadcast of this
outdoor grill demonstration with Art Lewis on WSGW radio. This is one
delicious event you wont want to miss!

Flyball Fun!
The 2017 Waterfowl Festival is pleased to present Kaybees doggie
students as they compete in flyball! Flyball is a dog relay race made
up of four dogs and five people. In order to be the flyball champion, a
team must complete the 51 ft. course with the quickest time. The course
is made up of four hurdle jumps and a spring-loaded box that releases
the ball to the dog. The goal is to return the ball to their handler at the
starting line. Catch a flyball relay race approximately every 15 minutes
as teams will switch off to rest.
Kaybees offers big,
Dont forget to check out the Future Duck Stamp Artist tent next to
furry fun at the Waterfowl
the Kids Duck Discovery Zone at the festival. Young artists can take a
Festival with a variety of
closer look at more than 35 species of Michigan waterfowl, learn how
dogs. Athletes at Kaybees
to draw a duck and enter their original artwork in the contest. Great
are all ages, skill levels,
prize packages are available to winners such as new art supplies to use
breeds, shapes and sizes.
at home!
Each of their athletes
works hard to show off
their sport. Along with
athletes, Kaybees brings
a doggie petting zoo
full of friendly pups for
anyone to pet.

Spring Valley Golf Course

2635 E Beaver Road
Kawkawlin, MI 48631
989-686-0330
Located 2 Mile West of Bay City State Park
Just East of M-13
9 Hole Course
Golf Club Regripping and Repair
Always open, weather dependent

Calling All Kids

Pick up a Jr. Ranger
Punch Card upon arrival
Participate in 6 festival
activities.
Turn your Jr. Ranger
Punch Card in at the
festival information booth

Earn a Free Souvenir Jr. Ranger

Waterfowl Festival Patch!
 Hunting Michigans

Wetland Wonders
We hope youll visit one of Michigans Wetland Wonders for your
hunting adventures this fall! Michigans seven Wetland Wonders are
the premier Managed Waterfowl Hunt Areas (MWHAs) in the state:
Fennville Farm Unit at the Allegan State Game Area (Allegan
County)
Fish Point State Wildlife Area (Tuscola County)
Harsens Island at the St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area
(St. Clair County)
Muskegon County Wastewater Facility (Muskegon
County), Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area (Bay County)
Pointe Mouillee State Game Area (Monroe and Wayne counties)
Shiawassee River State Game Area (Saginaw County).
These areas, scattered across the southern Lower Peninsula, were
created in the 1950s and 1960s to provide exceptional waterfowl
hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities, and are still managed
today to provide waterfowl habitat for nesting and migration and for
the benefit of other wetland wildlife.
Since the beginning, hunting license fees have funded these areas,
but they are open for anyone to visit, use and enjoy most of the year.
Our MWHAs offer access to some of the best waterfowl hunting and
wildlife viewing areas in the state, said Barb Avers, DNR Waterfowl
and Wetlands Specialist. If you havent visited an MWHA before, we
invite you to come experience these unique areas and see what theyre
all about.
We hope youll take the time to explore Michigans Wetland
Wonders this fall and enjoy all that these areas have to offer. For more
information on the MWHAs (including location, and maps) please visit
www.mi.gov/wetlandwonders.
 Hobie Fisherman
Presentation
Port Sanilac Marina is a full-service marine facility on Lake Huron
offering dockage, storage, certified maintenance technicians, new and
used boat sales, as well as Hobie kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Port
Sanilac Marina is proud to sponsor a Hobie Kayak Fishing presentation
by professional fishermen Richard Ofner and Jeff Fader.
Richard Ofner and Jeff Fader are professional fishermen with a
twist, they both fish out of kayaks. Richard is known for frequently
landing Muskie from his kayak, a Pro Angler 14 while Jeff has competed
Harley
in countless tournaments using his ProAngler 14. Both men have the
experience, skills and passion for kayak fishing. Richard and Jeff will
demonstrate the tips and tricks of how to fish out of a Hobie Kayak
at the Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival. This hour presentation will
provide demonstrations of equipment, instruction and a question and
davison
answer period. Join Richard and Jeff for their presentation on Saturday,
Aug. 5 beginning at 3 p.m. in Clinic Tent #1.
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 Michigan DNR Presents Need
the 2017-2018 Hunters
Waterfowl Season Safety?
Update

ONE DAY ONLY!
The Department of Natural
Changes to waterfowl regulations this year include a more liberal Resources Law Enforcement Division
early teal season and a change in the black duck and pintail daily bag will be holding a hunter safety field
limits- the black duck daily bag limit will increase to 2 birds while the day on Saturday, August 5th from
pintail daily bag limit will decrease to 1 bird. The black duck bag limit 12pm-4pm at the Saginaw Bay
was increased due to the inclusion of a previously un-surveyed area Waterfowl Festival. Students must
of Canadas boreal forest region that proved to hold more breeding have completed either the online
black ducks than previously thought, leading to little population or home study course to participate
effects by increasing the daily bag limit. The pintail limit was reduced in the field day and to receive their
to one bird per day due to the species adaptive harvest management hunter safety certificate. Courses
strategy indicating hunting as being a contributing factor in the can be found at http://www.dnr.
species annual population variation. state.mi.us/recnsearch/.
The early teal season has been expanded to cover 10 days, running To pre-register please contact
September 110, thus cover two full weekends, with a daily bag limit Amber Frye at the DNR Bay City
of 6 teal and possession limit of 18. Shooting hours will begin at Customer Service Center at 989-686-
sunrise. 2043. Participation in this class will
The 2016 season marked the final year of the three-year be limited to 20 students. There is
experimental teal seasons that were required by the U.S. Fish and no course fee for this field day.
Wildlife Service. Hunter harvest data from Michigans seasons will
be combined with data from Wisconsin and Iowa. If non-target
harvest (i.e., non-teal duck harvest) remains below the U.S. FWSs
predetermined threshold the season will be eligible to become
operational in the state; this data will not be known until late
summer 2017 and will apply beginning with 2018 season. Michigan
has been allowed to provide a teal season in 2017 in the meantime.
Early Canada goose seasons will now run a full 30 days, September
130, in all three hunting zones in 2017; the daily bag limit remains at
5 birds. The regular Canada goose season dates are as follows:
North Zone will run from October 1December 16
Middle Zone will run October 7December 22
South Zone October 14December 10, December 3031,
and January 27February 12, 2018
The daily bag limit during the regular goose season is 3 geese.
Saginaw and Tuscola Goose Management Units (GMU) have the same
dates as the South Zone. Designated GMUs in Allegan and Muskegon
Counties have alternate dates. Information on goose seasons in the
GMUs can be found on the DNR website or in the Waterfowl Hunting
Digest.
Duck season will run full 60-days with a 6 duck daily bag limit.
Seasons have been split into two segments in all three hunting zones;
season dates are as follows:
North Zone season will run September 30November 26
and December 23
Middle Zone season will run October 7December 3 and
December 1617
South Zone season will run from October 14December 10 and

STOP BY THE
December 3031.
Waterfowl regulations and species-specific bag limits can be found
in the 2017-2018 Michigan Waterfowl Hunting Digest.

DNR BOOTH
IN THE EXPO
AREA TO
PURCHASE YOUR
2017 HUNTING
AND FISHING
LICENSES!
Nick Sequin
3881 N. Euclid (989) 684-9161
Bay City, MI 48706 Fax (989) 684-5063
nicksequin@sequinlumber.com
WWW.SEQUINLUMBERCOMPANY.COM
 Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival
2017 Event Schedule
*Please note: All events may be subject to change*

On Going Events Both Saturday and Sunday

Hunting & Outdoor Recreation Expo Waterfowl ID Trail
Wildlife Art & Craft Show Wildlife Photography Contest
Kaybees K9 Flyball Fun (place your vote by 1 p.m. Sunday)
United States Army Adventure Trailer Wildlife Carving Show Voting (place your
MDNR Wildlife Information Booth vote by 1 p.m. Sunday)
MDNR Law Division Information Booth U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Play it Safe
Retrieving Dog Fun Hunt Trails on the Water
Future Duck Stamp Artist Contest Waterfowl Hunting Simulator
Kids Duck Discovery Zone Air Rifle Shooting Gallery
Ducky Craft Corner Chainsaw Carving Demonstrations
Eat Safe Fish Game MI Sea Grant Invasive Species Challenge
Lagoon Decoy Toss

Special Saturday Events

AUDITORIUM
10 a.m 10 a.m. Wetland Wonders Photo gallery
11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Wildlife Recovery
Live Animal Show
12:30 p.m. The Mute Swan Project
1:30 p.m. Featured Photographer Presentation
2:30 p.m. Wildlife Recovery Live Animal Show
4 p.m. Michigan Duck Stamp Competition
1:30 p.m. Ugly Duckling in Field Observation Rm.
Outdoor Stage
2:30 p.m. Cabelas Jr. Goose Calling Contest
4 p.m. Cabelas Team Duck Calling Contest
7 p.m. 7 p.m. Lee Murdock, Award winning
performer of Great Lakes Music

Kids Duck Discovery Zone Clinic Tent #1

10 a.m Soap Carving 10 a.m. 10 a.m. Grilling Wild Game with
10:30 a.m. Duck Call Lanyards Chef Dixie Dave
11:30 a.m. Duck Adaptations 1 p.m. Youth Calling Clinic
12:30 p.m. Duck Games 2 p.m. Adult Calling Clinic
1 p.m. Wetland Critters 3 p.m. Hobie Pro Fishermen Presentation
2 p.m. Draw a Duck with Featured Artist 4-6 p.m. Build a Wood Duck House
3 p.m. Paint a Decoy
4 p.m. Duck Games Lagoon Dock
5 p.m. Ducky Bingo 10-11:30 a.m. Dog Fun Hunt Trials
11:30 a.m. Kayak Demo
Saginaw Bay Visitor Center 12-1:30 p.m. Dog Fun Hunt Trials
10a.m.6p.m. Vote for Your Favorite Photo in the 1:30 p.m. Franks Adult & Youth Canoe Race
Outer Lobby 2:30-4:30 p.m. Dog Fun Hunt Trials
10a.m.6p.m. Vote for Your Favorite Wildlife 4:30 p.m. Quack-Athalon Canoe Race
Carving in Carving Show Rm. (following race will be awards)
10:30 a.m Legend of the Loon in Field
Observation Rm. Picnic Shelters 1 & 2
11:30 a.m. Working Decoy Carving Contest 12 p.m. Special: One Day Only DNR Hunters
Judging Outside Near the Flag Pole Safety Field Day Course

Special SUNDAY Events

Auditorium Saginaw Bay Visitor Center continued
10 a.m. 10 a.m. Wetland Wonders Photo gallery 2-4 p.m. Wildlife Photography Contest
10:30 a.m. Project Mute Swan Awards Displayed
11 a.m. Featured Photographer Presentation 2-4 p.m. Wildlife Carving Show Awards Displayed
12 p.m. 12 p.m. Wildlife Recovery
Live Animal Show Clinic Tent #1
1:30 p.m. DNR Waterfowl Hunting Forecast 10 a.m. Youth Calling Clinic
2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Wildlife Recovery 11 a.m. Adult Calling Clinic
Live Animal Show 12 p.m. Cabelas Waterfowl Basics
3:30 p.m. Featured Photography Slideshow 2-4 p.m. Build a Wood Duck House

Kids Duck Discovery Zone Lagoon Dock
9 a.m. Duck Concentration 9-10:30 a.m. Dog Fun Hunt Trials
10 a.m. Ducky Bingo 10:30 a.m. Kayak Demo
10:30 a.m. Duck Adaptations 11a.m.-12:30p.m. Dog Fun Hunt Trials
11 a.m. Paint a Decoy 12:30 p.m. Franks Adult & Youth Canoe Race
12 p.m. Wetland Critters 1:30-2:30 p.m. Dog Fun Hunt Trials
1 p.m. Draw a Duck with Featured Artist 2:30 p.m. Quack-Athalon Canoe Race
2 p.m. Call Lanyards (following race will be awards)
3 p.m. Duck Games
OUTDOOR STAGE
Saginaw Bay Visitor Center 12 p.m. Cabelas Goose Calling Championship
10a.m.6p.m. Vote for Your Favorite Wildlife Carving 1 p.m. Cabelas Jr. Duck Calling Contest
in Carving Show Rm. 2 p.m. Cabelas Duck Calling Championship
10:30a.m. Ugly Duckling in
Field Observation Rm.
1 p.m. Legend of the Loon in
Field Observation Rm.

Special Exhibits in the Saginaw Bay Visitors Center

The Michigan DNR Duck Stamp Print Collection. Working Decoy & Wildlife Carving
Shows. Wildlife Photography Contest

Featured Displays
Featured Wildlife Artist Display, Heiner Hertling. Featured Wildlife Taxidermist
Display, Kath Christensen. Featured Waterfowl Carver Display, Phil Babe.
Featured Wildlife Photographer Display, John Buckelew