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About Our Manufacturer
The Loon Lake Decoy Company is nestled along the banks of the Upper Mississippi River Valley in Minnesota's oldest city, Wabasha. Made famous as the home of the hit movie "Grumpy Old Men", Wabasha is noted for its Mississippi River "River Rats" and "Old World Craftsmen". This combination of love for the outdoors and skilled craftsmenship is what sets Loon Lake Decoy Company sculptures apart from all the rest.
The Loon Lake Decoy Company is committed to providing all its distributors with the best possible quality products and service. Be sure to check out the Home Accessories, Santas and Collectibles pages to see exactly what we mean.
Loon Lake Decoy Company Has Feathures In Their Cap
Since their inception Loon Lake Decoy Company has been supporting many of the finest conservation organizations in the country. Through their fundraising program they have helped raise millions of dollars for fish and wildlife resources. From local sportsmen clubs to national conservation organizations they have provided products and services to thousands of events around the country.
In 2002 Loon Lake Decoy Company was honored by having over 40 waterfowl sculptures selected for permanent display in the campus library at Winona State University. The display features and honors American Art Forms and Loon Lake sculptures were selected for the displays decoy portion. The book "Artists in Wood" was recently released and includes a feature story and thirthy plus photos of sculptures by Sam Nottleman. Our manufacturer, Loon Lake Decoy Company can be very proud to have Capital University in Columbus, OH feature a permanent display of Loon Lake sculptures in their Ornithology Department.
Biographies
Sam Nottleman: Born along the banks of the Mississippi River in Southeastern Minnesota, Sam's appreciation and love of the outdoors began literally at birth. Fascinated by the annual migrations of waterfowl and songbirds along the Mississippi corridor, Sam expressed his love of the birds through his skills as an artist. From drawing and pottery to wood carving, even as a young man his art reflected the deep respect he continues to have today for the beauty and conservation of our natural resources.
Graduating from Winona State University in 1972 with a BA in Art, Sam had already begun a 33 year career as a professional musician. At first the music and the road served as a distraction, keeping Sam from his drawing and carving. However it was not long before his passion for the birds again made it's presence known and Sam began carving as a way to unwind after an exhausting performance on stage. It was during this period of time Sam's carving skills really developed. From his personal observations and an extensive collection of mounted birds as a reference, his carvings became ever more detailed and unique. Now known throughout the country for his anatomically correct positions and lifelike details, today he continues to push the carving envelope with new lifelike sculptures in fascinating poses.
Sam joined Loon Lake Decoy Company as Master Carver and business partner in the spring of 1992. Retiring from the music industry in 1996, carving is now both his passion and profession. With his studio on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River he carves fulltime and promises "even more unique and interesting sculptures to come". Check back often to see his latest work.
Mike Lidgerding and Gary Sobotta: A couple old diehard hunters, fisherman and conservationists. They first met more then 20 years ago while working together on a local conservation fundraising committee. They have hunted and fished together ever since. Mike approached Gary with the idea of starting a decorative decoy company in early 1991 and as they say the rest is history. Now not only do they work, hunt and fish together, they watch and help each other raise their respective teenage daughters. An even bigger challenge than Loon Lake. Regarding their products and service, their belief is simple, you reap what you sow. Try their sculptures and they know you will agree their quality and service are second to none.
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