ROSS DECOYS

Eastern Shore of Virginia

~ Traditional Gunning Style Decoys ~

Ducks and Shorebirds

  OPTION 1 -- Custom order

This is the main way to purchase decoys from Ross Decoys.  You can specify the species and sex of the decoy you want.  If you are interested in a pair (drake and hen) then ordering this way is even better, since they will be carved as a set.

Since each and every decoy is handmade, there will usually be a short wait time.  If you want a decoy for a gift, please make sure you give us enough lead time.

Contact Info:

P.G. Ross

757-442-3546

email:  rossdecoys@msn.com

HOW TO BUY A DECOY

OPTION 2 -- This website

I'll sometimes have several decoys that were made just because the feeling "hit me" or if I'm making a custom order, I may make a couple extra of the same species at the same time.  These decoys are often listed on this website along with shorebird decoys that are for sale at the Barrier Islands Center or decoys on display at The Folk House Gallery.  When a bird is listed here from the Center, the price includes a portion that goes to support the Center.  

click for see decoys currently available

OPTION 3 -- Barrier Islands Center or The Folk House Gallery

Shorebird decoys are for sale at the gift shop of the Barrier Islands Center in Machipongo, Virginia.  This facility celebrates the rich history of the Eastern Shore's barrier islands and their people and culture.  A portion of the proceeds from these decoys goes to support the Center.

P.G. specifically designed two old-style decoys for the Barrier Islands Center in the spirit of exploring our fowling heritage:

Tack-eye curlew based on a decoy from the Wallop's Island Gun Club

"Flattie" yellowlegs with a rusty nail for a bill

Shorebird, duck and crow decoys along with other carvings are also for sale at The Folk House Gallery in Painter, Virginia.  This is the gallery of nationally recognized folk artist Danny Doughty and P.G. is currently the only decoy maker featured in this gallery.  Typically open from 11:00-4:00 M-F during the summer months, but custom appointments can be arranged!