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NWTF Convention Call Showcase => NWTF Convention 2014 => Topic started by: Ferguson on February 20, 2014, 06:44:59 PM

Title: My 2014 Entry
Post by: Ferguson on February 20, 2014, 06:44:59 PM
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I don't have very clear pictures but you can get the idea
Title: Re: My 2014 Entry
Post by: letinmfly on February 20, 2014, 06:59:13 PM
Beautiful work Dave!!  *up* *up*
Title: Re: My 2014 Entry
Post by: K on February 20, 2014, 08:23:06 PM
 that thing was bad as...prin    ;D
Title: Re: My 2014 Entry
Post by: West Augusta on February 20, 2014, 08:49:57 PM
Beautiful work David.
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Post by: Turkeybuster on February 20, 2014, 08:52:52 PM
David that is outstanding work that is a beautiful call.

Jon
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Post by: professorwingbone on February 20, 2014, 10:08:29 PM
Beautiful call. Really neat how you used the pink stripes in the elder to look like the sky.

Fred
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Post by: CDCorder on February 20, 2014, 10:43:29 PM
David, that call was breathtaking. Awesome work man.

Clint
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Post by: mikey715 on February 20, 2014, 11:58:49 PM
Very Nice David!!!! *up* *up* *up*
Title: Re: My 2014 Entry
Post by: AlabamaDave on February 21, 2014, 08:32:46 AM
Love it!...Awesome job!
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Post by: merocustomcalls on February 21, 2014, 08:49:29 AM
Awesome work!
Title: Re: My 2014 Entry
Post by: Nsselle on February 21, 2014, 09:42:57 AM
Awesome piece, I tried to pick this one up at the auction, just went above my priceline.....Very nice!
Title: Re: My 2014 Entry
Post by: jmck on February 21, 2014, 09:44:43 AM
Dave--your talent once again leaves me speechless...you are one TALENTED callmaker and artist  *bowing* *bowing* *bowing*
Congratulations--very well deserved  *up*
Title: Re: My 2014 Entry
Post by: B-Ready on February 21, 2014, 10:56:30 AM
Simply outstanding  *bowing*! Awesome job Dave!
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Post by: Roughneck on February 21, 2014, 12:54:43 PM
That looks awesome
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Post by: Houlihan on February 21, 2014, 01:38:34 PM
The way you incorporated the wood grain/tones is incredible. And the colors you chose to compliment the tones in the wood are perfect.  It's just a beautiful call.
Mike
Title: Re: My 2014 Entry
Post by: Thunderchicken on February 21, 2014, 02:09:39 PM
Dave,   You have been given a talent that is very rare.Simply stunning work and you really knocked this one out of the ballpark!
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Post by: oldschoolboxcalls on February 21, 2014, 03:20:26 PM
Truly a work of art. Beautiful job on that fence post caller. *cheers*
Title: Re: My 2014 Entry
Post by: Ferguson on February 21, 2014, 04:14:13 PM
Thanks for all the kind and generous words. It's a real honor to fall in behind the local Eminence call makers that have been making callers for generations. Without their encouragement and guidance  I would not be making callers today.

David
Title: Re: My 2014 Entry
Post by: jmck on February 21, 2014, 04:23:38 PM
there is NO DOUBT David--those makers are very proud of what you have done in your calls  *up*
Title: Re: My 2014 Entry
Post by: fargobox on February 21, 2014, 06:21:53 PM
Dave, it was neat to sit with you the evening before and listen to your story about he call and then to see you win the next morning--Congratulations.
Title: Re: My 2014 Entry
Post by: Ferguson on February 21, 2014, 07:01:09 PM
Thanks  *cheers*

1 point separated the top 3 contestants. I had 194, Don Bald was second with 193.06 then 3rd was Don and Sara Clark 193 it was so close on the score between us. There are 5 judges and the high and low scores are dropped out. That leaves three judges. They score 20 points for eye appeal, 20 points for craftsmanship, 20 points for originality and 10 points for sound. For a total possible high score of 70 points As you can see the top three calls were extremely close. It was a crap shoot on who won. I am excited just to be able to compete with them. They have been making great callers for several years. The fourth place call even scored 179. It was a tough class. I think the theme and sound were the little edge that helped me over.
Title: Re: My 2014 Entry
Post by: GSLAM95 on February 22, 2014, 09:52:01 PM
Thanks  *cheers*

1 point separated the top 3 contestants. I had 194, Don Bald was second with 193.06 then 3rd was Don and Sara Clark 193 it was so close on the score between us. There are 5 judges and the high and low scores are dropped out. That leaves three judges. They score 20 points for eye appeal, 20 points for craftsmanship, 20 points for originality and 10 points for sound. For a total possible high score of 70 points As you can see the top three calls were extremely close. It was a crap shoot on who won. I am excited just to be able to compete with them. They have been making great callers for several years. The fourth place call even scored 179. It was a tough class. I think the theme and sound were the little edge that helped me over.

Anyone who picked this call up and ran it will have to agree it is worthy of carrying to the woods! 
Yes the theme and wood burning was a home run even more than usual but what always impresses me with your callers David is that they don't leave your shop unless they spit feathers!
I would have loved to see the smile on Dan's face when you stop by and show him the pictures above.  Congratulations again and it was nice to see you at the convention...
Title: Re: My 2014 Entry
Post by: Porter on February 23, 2014, 01:44:16 PM
Thanks  *cheers*

1 point separated the top 3 contestants. I had 194, Don Bald was second with 193.06 then 3rd was Don and Sara Clark 193 it was so close on the score between us. There are 5 judges and the high and low scores are dropped out. That leaves three judges. They score 20 points for eye appeal, 20 points for craftsmanship, 20 points for originality and 10 points for sound. For a total possible high score of 70 points As you can see the top three calls were extremely close. It was a crap shoot on who won. I am excited just to be able to compete with them. They have been making great callers for several years. The fourth place call even scored 179. It was a tough class. I think the theme and sound were the little edge that helped me over.

Anyone who picked this call up and ran it will have to agree it is worthy of carrying to the woods! 
Yes the theme and wood burning was a home run even more than usual but what always impresses me with your callers David is that they don't leave your shop unless they spit feathers!
I would have loved to see the smile on Dan's face when you stop by and show him the pictures above.  Congratulations again and it was nice to see you at the convention...

I agree 100% with you.  Not only does David do a fantastic job with his looks, they will all kill birds.  My wormy butternut/osage one he didn't dr up since I was telling him they are too nice looking to take out in the woods. 

I wish I'd been able to see this one in person!  Just never made it down there :(
Title: Re: My 2014 Entry
Post by: Ferguson on February 23, 2014, 03:01:55 PM
Thanks John and Mike,

I, by far don't make the best sounding or easiest playin caller, but if it don't sound like a turkey then it is useless as a turkey caller.

 *cheers*
Title: Re: My 2014 Entry
Post by: longbeard56 on February 23, 2014, 09:45:51 PM
I'm happy I could see this call in person. A real fine work of art!
Title: Re: My 2014 Entry
Post by: Shadetree Callers on February 23, 2014, 10:25:34 PM
Dave you did real justice with that old "yard tree" . Congrats on the fine showing this year , it was good to see you enter again .
Title: Re: My 2014 Entry
Post by: Castor River Calls on February 24, 2014, 07:49:11 PM
I love it!!! *up*