Joe Delaney

Joe Delaney

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  • Duck Hunter 50 years–all three flyways, brackish and fresh waters
  • Duck & Goose Calling Contestant and Judge; with DU 40 yrs
  • Attended U.S. Fish & Wildlife Training School at advent of steel shot
  • Certified NRA Range Safety Officer, member NRA 40 years
  • Waterfowl & Upland Hunting Guide 2000 acres private land 1974-01
  • Best of Show Decoy Carver Michigan and Ohio 1985; etc.
  • Published Outdoor Writer since 1981; member of M.O.W.A.
  • Seven national magazines, numerous regional & local publications
  • Wrote column: “Waterfowler’s Corner” W-N-W News Michigan
  • Appeared regularly T. V. Show, MICHIGAN OUTDOORS & others
  • Professional Dog Trainer taught “Natural Retrieve Training” retrievers, pointers, flushers……contest & steady/finished field dogs
  • Trout Fishing Guide Dillon, Montana (world class waters)
  • First Mate on salt water party boats Atlantic Highlands, NJ
  • Dedicated Deer & Turkey Hunter:bow, rifle, muzzleloader; voice caller
  • Opportunistic predator hunter
  • Licensed Bird Taxidermist, member of TU, ardent fly tier
  • Inventions: One Man Body Blind: Ameristep’s The Ringer Blind #848
  • 30″ long Tolling Swimmer Decoy, 1986 Michigan contest winner
  • Bob Allen floatation gun case 1983
  • Retriever Platform Training System for Waterfowling
  • Joe’s “Hi-Wing” Streamer Flies; Joe’s “Hi Tail” Buggers