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Welcome to the 65th Annual Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival - September 8 - 9, 2012.

Come out and enjoy a great Michigan tradition and see what got it all started. Games,raffles,food,prizes tournaments and seminars.

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2011 Event is dedicated to the U.S. and Canadian Armed Forces AND Helen"Betty "Gay Past Treasurer & Board Member Brownstown, MI 1921 - 2009 AND The United Steel Workers of America Retirees Local 2659 - Local 1299 We Thank Them for Their Tireless Efforts Helping Put on the Waterfowl Festival

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Decoy Carving

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Decoy Carving

Decoy Carving & Auction

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Decoy Carving & Auction Sponsored by La-Z-BoyThe International Wildfowl Carvers Association: Visit::::::: www.ifca.comAnnual Midwest Decoy ContestThis decoy contest is one of the premier events of its kind in the nation. We will have hundreds of entries from all across our nation and Canada.We are offering cash rewards and/or rosettes for classes in the decorative and service decoys. We hope that you have enjoyed yourselves in the past, and we cordially invite you to attend our show this year.AuctionDon't forget about the auction on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Brownstown and Rockwood Historical Societies will host a Historical Display.For more information on this event, please contact: Chairperson: Dr. Louis Petrucco (734) 676-7868Co-Chairperson: Steve Secord (419) 385-6020

Wildlife Art Craft Show

Wildlife Art & Craft Show

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Welcome to the 65th annual Pointe Mouillee Wildlife Art & Craft Show at the beautiful Pointe Mouillee State Game Area. This year will be an outstanding time to view and purchase Wildlife Artwork by famous, professional artists from across the United States and Canada. "Up and Coming" artists will be displaying and selling their versions of Wildlife art as well. This years show will include: •Wildlife Art and Originals•Antique Decoys•Hand Carved Decoys•Photography•Taxidermy Displays•Specialty Brushes and Accessories•Reference LiteraturePlus many other related items and supplies. Most items will be for sale. All exhibits open Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attend Michigan's MOST BEAUTIFUL WILDLIFE ARE & CRAFT SHOW, located in the heart of waterfowl and wildlife!If you wish to attend the show to display your art work, please complete the registration form,or call Tim Moran at (313) 466-0339 or Dave Van Buren at 734-675-6312 to obtain more informationA two day sale of wildlife art, taxidermy, art supplies, and carving tools will be featured in the tents during the art show. Exhibits must be wildlife related.Provisions for hanging framed pieces are the responsibility of each artist. It cannot be affixed to the tents structure and must be contained in the 10'X10' space provided. No exhibits will be allowed outside the assigned area. Limited electricity is available for lighting only.If you need tables, there will be a fee of $10.00 per table. Tables must be picked up Saturday morning. Last years participants will be invited to return. First time applicants must submit pictures representative of their display to determine suitability. Booth selection will be determined by the earliest postmark date. Notification of acceptance and booth assignment will be mailed as soon as possible.Free limited parking is available at the rear of the tent. The area between the tent and the road is reserved for Handicapped Only! Do Not park in this area.NO MOTOR HOMES OR CAMPERS MAY BE PARKED BY THE TENTS. A SPACE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THEM.The art show time is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. You may start setting up your exhibit at 6 a.m. on Saturday. For more information contact:Tim Moran (734)466-0339 or Dave Van Buren 734-675-6312There will be no refunds after August 1st.Our E-Mail Address is ptemouilleefestival_gmail.com

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In the market for some new equipment, or looking to sell some used decoys? This is the place to do it!The Pointe Mouillee Outdoor Trading Post is the largest venue of its kind, and the premier place for all of your outdoor needs! Find deals on new and used equipment from shotguns, dogs, decoys, and outdoor apparel, to boats, and fishing gear. You will find it all right here! Buy, sell, or swap your goods with outdoors people from around the Midwest. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.Vendors InformationAll vendors requesting space in the Trading Post area must have product themes that are related to the outdoors. We reserve the right to reject any vendor whose display does not directly have a wildlife theme (hunting, fishing, etc.), or is not in good taste. No flea market type goods will be allowed. First time applicants must submit pictures of their display to determine suitability.The cost to reserve space is as follows:Saturday and Sunday: $50.00Saturday: Only $30.00Sunday: Only $30.00Please make very effort to reserve your space ahead of time. All applications will be received between June 30th and August 15th. Consideration will be given to returning vendors, otherwise, space will be assigned on a first application received, first reserved basis. Receipts will be mailed promptly after the application is received. We will hold your assigned space until 9am Saturday morning, unless other arrangements are made. If you fail to make other arrangements, we reserve the right to sell your space.To find out more about obtaining space as a vendor at this show, contact Chairperson Bob Kemper at (734) 379-0102.Michigan Duck Hunter's Tournament is a Registered Trademark.

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Duck Calling Contest

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Duck Calling Contest

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Duck Calling Contests Pte. Mouillee Regional Duck Calling Saturday, Sept. 8th 2.00p.m. Hunter's Division Entry Fee $10Regional Division Entry Fee $40---------------------------------------------------Midwest Duck Calling ChampionshipSunday, Sept. 9th 9.00 a.m.Junior Division (15yrs & under): Free. Senior Division: $40.00 entry. ----------------------------------------------------ChairpersonDuck Calling Bob Hill: (734) 324-2547Both Duck Calling Contest Winners are eligible for the World Duck Calling Contest held in Stuttgart, Arkansas!!

Goose Calling Contest

Goose Calling Championship
Midwest Goose Calling Championships Saturday Sept, 8th 12.00 p.m. Hunter's Division Entry Fee $10Regional Division Entry Fee $40---------------------------------------------------Midwest Duck Calling ChampionshipSunday September 9th, 9.00 a.m.Junior Division (15 Years & Younger): FreeSenior Division Entry Fee $40----------------------------------------------------ChairpersonsDuck Calling Bob Hill: (734) 324-2547Goose Calling: Joe Robison : (734) 848-3497Both Duck Calling Contest Winners are eligible for the World Duck Calling Contest held in Stuttgart, Arkansas!!

River Events

River Events
65th Annual Michigan Duck Hunters TournamentRiver EventsSunday Sept. 9th, 2010Registration Begins Promptly at 9:00 AM Sponsored byCabela's, RJ &J Enterprise &The Duck FactoryThis is what started it all! Compete in either Junior (15 years and under) or Senior (16 years and up) championship events for cash and prizes. All ages and skill levels welcome.Events include: •Earl Wilkins Memorial Sneak Shooting Championship•Hy Dahlka Memorial Layout Shooting Championship•Nate Quillin Memorial Punt-Boat Race•Jim McIlhinny Memorial Duck Boat Rowing Race•Ed Lezotte Memorial Marsh Shooting Championship•Saturday Only - Senior & Junior Lake Erie Layout Shoot •10:00 AM $10.00 Entry Fee - Steel Shot OnlyWinners of each event will receive a handsome plaque. Senior Grand Champion receives a trophy and cash prize.Annual "Hy Dahlka Award of Merit" - to the Most Promising Newcomer -"Ralph T. McElvenny" Premanent Grand Championship Plaque Trophy" --- Junior Grand Championship Trophy and Prize --- Senior Grand Champion & Junior Grand Champion .............. 4:00PMTo Participate: •Entrance fee of $10.00 per person.•Registration begins PROMPTLY at 9 a.m. on Sunday.•Events begin immediately following registration and will continue one after another until the completion of all events.•Events may overlap one another•Grand Champions are determined by the contestants acquiring the highest accumulated points throughout the competition. In case of a tie for either Junior or Senior Grand Champion, the Duck Identification method will be used by the judges to determine a winner.For more information on competing in these events, please contact:Chairperson Bob Whitwam at (734) 587 3221Co-Chairperson Bill Barrow at (734) 675 0121

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Just for Kids

JUST FOR KIDS
What a great time of year to get outside, and start introducing young people to the vast amount of outdoor activities that are available to Michigans youth. Come on down to the Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival, located at the Pointe Mouillee State Game Area, and bring the kids along. There are several activities for kids to participate in like:BB gun shootIntroduce someone new to the shooting sports, or hone your "dead eye" shooting skills at the BB Gun shoot sponsored by Waterfowl USA. and who knows, maybe you will walk away with a brand new Daisy Air Rifle!!Duck IdentificationSee how many you can identify! See our "duck pond", and show the others just how well you know your ducks!Junior Duck Calling ChampionshipsOpen to ages 15 years and under. Come show off your goose and duck calling skills. For more information, visit our duck & goose calling page. Entrance fee required.Bow and Arrow shootCome learn to shoot a bow and arrow just the way the indians did it. Shoot recurve bows at straw targets, and show them just how good of a shot you are!Sling Shot Shoot - And come see all of the artwork, carvings, seminars, and contests available for everyone!

Seminars

Seminars
Learn new tips and techniques from some of the best outdoorsmen and women in our area! Seminars are scheduled for the entire weekend covering topics such as dog handling, decoy placement, shot gunning tips for layout shooters, and much more! Find out something new, or brush up on some old waterfowling tricks-ofåthe-trade at the Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival. Sat. Sept. 8th Only 10:00 AM to 4:00PMRetriever DemonstrationsLearn the art of dog handling as taught by the experts. Find out how to build confidence and ability with the best handler in our area!Sat. Sept. 8th 12:00 PMSunday Sept. 9th 10:00 to 3:00 PM Support the Pte. Mouillee Festival With a Donation. Proceeds Will Go For the Largest Marsh Restoration Project in the World Here at Pte. Mouillee.We are a A-501 c-3 Organization

Hip Boot Race

Hip Boot Race
64th Annual Michigan Duck Hunters TournamentHip Boot Race Saturday Sept. 10th at 3:00 PM•To Participate: •You Must Register Before the Start of the Race By 2:50 PM•This Event Will Begin Following Registration at 3:00PM. •Hip Boots or Waders MUST Be Worn. •No Tennis Shoes with Tape.•No Swimming - You Must Wade Thru the Course!•The Spirit of Good Sportsmanship and Fair Play Will Be Encouraged for the Participants.•Prizes Will Be Awarded.•Decisions of the the Judges are Final.For more information on competing in this event,•please contact:Chairperson: Sam DeAngelo (734) 231-1441

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(Information on the History of Pointe Mouille and the Michigan Duck Hunters Tournament provided by James Marsh, with articles provided by Michigan Out-Of-Doors publication) Early French settlers were the first to discover this marshy delta at the mouth of the Huron River where it empties into Lake Erie, just south of Detroit. Appropriately named Pointe Mouillee, which translates to "wet point", the name, while strange to the ears of succeeding generations, has identified the area ever since. This area became synonomous with excellent opportunities for wing shooting among well-heeled sportsmen of the gas-light era, and was established in the late 19th century by a top-drawer social group of men and made into a hunting club. Founded in 1875, "The Big Eight Club" was an aristocratic wildfowling club founded by eight wealthy businessmen. Four years later, in 1879, the clubs name was changed to the Pointe Mouille Shooting Club, and its membership grew from eight to ten. For 70 years this organization was regarded as the premier hunting club in Michigan, and was well known throughout this state, and many others. Membership in such an aristocratic organization was deamed as highly fashionable at the time, and people eagerly accepted invites to the club to enjoy the many game hunting opportunities that were available. In 1945, the Michigan Department of Conservation aquired this 2,608 acre piece of property for $75.00 per acre, and its famed channels were opened to the public for hunting. The first season drew an estimated 10,000 wing shooters, from every walk of life, looking to part-take in the wonderful hunting opportunities available at Pointe Mouillee. Over the years, this once splendid marsh has declined due to many changes in the natural state of affairs. In the early 1930's, dams began to be constructed on the Huron River, altering the natural flow of the river, and grealty reducing the sediments in the river that helped replenish the natural offshore barrier beach which protected the marsh from Lake Erie. In the late 1960's and the early 1970's, high water levels, wave action, and ice all worked together to destroy the barrier and the marsh.

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Pointe Mouillee Restoration

Marsh Restoration
The Pointe Mouillee Marsh RestorationPointe Mouillee (pronounced "Point Moo-yay") is a spit of land that jets into Lake Erie near the mouth of the Huron River. Pointe Mouillee is one of the largest fresh water marsh restoration projects in the world - the result of a gigantic earth- moving/dike-building project. It consists of wetlands, diked marshes, and river bayous.The wetland dikes make excellent hiking trails, although visitors should be aware that construction and maintenance traffic occurs throughout the year. Site maps are available at the area headquarters.Even after a major construction project, it doesn't take long before natural vegetation grows back, providing habitat for many kinds of wetland wildlife. Each year the Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival Committee puts on their annual waterfowl festival at the Pointe Mouillee State Game Area Headquarters. All proceeds go towards the restoration of the Pointe Mouillee Marsh.Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival and the Michigan Duck Hunters Tournamnet needs your help to preserve the Pointe Mouillee Marsh. By restoring and protecting the state's most critical waterfowl habitats and a major hub in the Detroit Rivier International Wildlife Refuge, we can inspire future generations to continue our mission. Together we can make a difference.

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The Festival
The Department of Natural Resources will co-host the 65th Annual Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival Sept. 8-9 at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area (PMSGA). Activities begin at 8 a.m. Saturday and run through 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.Located at the mouth of the Huron River at Lake Erie, the PMSGA is the largest freshwater marsh restoration project in North America and one of Michigan's premier waterfowl hunting areas. All proceeds from the festival benefit wetland restorations and wildlife habitat improvements at Pointe Mouillee.The weekend includes the Michigan Duck Hunters' Tournament, sponsored by Cabela's, with hunters competing in shooting and boat-racing events. The Midwest Decoy Contest includes decoys, fish, and bird carvers from all over North America. The Wildlife Art Show features artists, crafters, and suppliers from all corners of the USA and Canada.Hunters can buy, sell or swap goods with outdoorsmen from around the Midwest at the "Greatest Outdoor Trading Post," which features more than 180 exhibitor booths selling and trading equipment and supplies. Interested vendors can contact Bob Kemper at (734) 379-0102.Fish-decoy carving, duck-decoy carving, fly-tying and small-boat building are among the daily demonstrations. Dog retriever events are slated for both days with hunting seminars scheduled for Saturday. Activities for youngsters include a BB gun shoot, an archery shoot, face painting, clowns and waterfowl-related games.

Festival Dedication

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The Midwest Goose Calling Championship, sponsored by Zink Calls, will be held Saturday at noon . The Midwest Duck Calling Championship will be held Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. with four separate contests. Winners are eligible for the World Duck Calling Contest in Stuttgart, Arkansas.This year's festival is dedicated to: The U.S. and Canadian Armed Forces , Helen"Betty "Gay Past Treasurer & Board Member Brownstown, MI 1921 - 2009"This festival is known for its 65 years of rich history," said DNR wildlife biologist Joe Robison, "This is a great opportunity for adults and kids to experience the great outdoors."Last year, more than 10,000 visitors attended the festival.For more information, contact Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival Executive Director Dick Whitwam, at (734) 379-4292 or online at www.miwaterfowlfest.org.The DNR is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural resources for current and future generations.Great Lakes, Great Times, Great Outdoors

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Welcome to Michigan and to the Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival Events and SeminarsOur events and seminars are entertaining for the whole family. From the nationwide Decoy Carving and Auctions to world renown Wild Life Art and Craft Shows. Interested in hunting choose from a wide selection of duck decoys, hunting apparel and products from the Trading Post. Take part in the Famous Midwest Regional Duck & Goose Calling Championship or learn Retriever training from professionals. Contests abound at the River Events and fun just for kids is always a treat. For more information or registrations go to http://www.miwaterfowlfest.org. Contact the following Event Committee Members:Dick Whitwam Executive Director -(734)379- 4292 Bob Whitwam Duck Tournament (River Events) Chairperson (734)587- 3221 Bill Barrow Duck Tournament (River Events) Co-Chairperson (734) 675-0120 Bob Hill Duck Calling Tournament Chairperson (734) 324-2547 Joe Robison Goose Calling Tournament Chairperson (734) 848-3497 Tim Moran Wildlife Art Show Co-Chairperson (313) 466-0339 Dave Van Buren Wildlife Art Show Co-Chairperson (734) 675-6312 Dr. Louis Petrucco Decoy Carving Contest Chairperson (734) 676-7868 Jim Canterbury Decoy Carving Contest Co-Chairperson (734) 675-9395 Bob Kemper Outdoor Trading Post Chairperson (734) 379-0102 Sam DeAngelo Hip Boot Race Chairperson (734) 231-1441 Joanne Bennett Marketing Director - Bennett Media LLC. Brownstown, MI (734)379-4806

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We here at the Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival appreciate your valued support. Only through the dedication and effort of businesses and individuals like you are we able to put on such a great show and continue such a wonderful tradition. With your help we will continue to raise funds to support the largest freshwater marsh restoration project in the North America. Please consider making a donation of product to our event raffle, or a monetary donation to the festival itself. These generous gifts will be used to maintain and improve this extremely important natural resource, and provide for the future of this event.Also, if you are interested in doing an event seminar, or a product demonstration on the water, we are now able to accommodate this at our event. Please contact us if you are interested.

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