What you should know about Tom Taber Duck Decoys
June 29, 2010 by GuestPoster · Leave a Comment
Tom Taber’s name might be familiar to those who are into decoy collectibles, or have ever bought duck and goose decoys for hunting. Whether you are a collector or a hunter, you should know about his work if you plan on using the best quality pieces for either activity. He has been making carvings of wildlife, especially birds, and the level of perfection is just astonishing on any of the pieces carrying his name. The price is not a budget breaker, either so why would you pass up on them?
Tom Taber duck decoys are popular amongst both hunters and collectors, and they’re not unheard of to convert the former to the latter. They bear sings of elaborate attention to details, and that’s what makes them more valuable than their actual price, which is from $50 to $200 each. You can identify one of his ducks easily just by looking at the colors. They’re life-like as they should be, but the stain used doesn’t hide the wood completely. Every grain or impurity in the material can be seen and makes every piece a unique creation. They’re all hand finished by himself, so they’re bound to be unique and one of a kind.
Hunters know that they need to use the decoy that resembles the specie they’re hunting for because ducks and geese have became very reluctant to go near anything where they sense human. You would definitely notice if a goose went through your living room, and that’s exactly how they feel when they spot the hunter. They need to put into a peace of mind with life-like decoys and for that a Tom Taber is perfectly fine. They look just like real ducks from about 10 feet away and that’s what the skilled waterfowl hunter needs. There are many different types available and you can buy them for a very reasonable price each.
These carvings are most often used as a center piece or a fine addition to the design of a living room. If you already have plants in your room, wood carvings are more than welcome, as they give a feel of nature to anyone who enters the room. With its elaborate patterns and design you will collect the compliments.
Tom Taber duck decoys have been on the market for thirty years and represent the love for hunting in the North American culture. They come from years of experience as a hunter rose in Michigan, and to have a successful season or two, that’s probably all you need.

