Steven Jay Sanford: Decoys, Carvings, and Paintings | AHA! A House for Arts

As retirement approached, Wildlife Ecologist Steven Jay Sanford built the studio of his dreams, allowing him to pursue all his creative passions. Whether he's restoring a boat, drawing birds, or carving decoys, Steven finds pleasure in striving for artistic excellence. Take a trip to his studio in Buskirk NY to learn more about decoys.
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[@Mrrugbykid1]

What a legend

[@joeweeks2880]

I also grew up on long Island! Blue point! I hunted all over the great south bay! Great broadbill! And brant hunting in my days! Now I hunt small ponds and creeks near my area in upstate ny. Also carve my own blocks and it really makes the hunt so much more fun! I don't care if I shoot birds. I just really enjoy have birds drop into my hand made rig

[@SouthShoreDecoys]

I started carving on the south shore of long island, too. My grandpa used to hunt the bay off of blue point long before I came around. Glad he got me into decoys

[@mcostello88]

I need one of his birds in my life

[@jonpatterson7211]

Steven Jay Sanford is not a carver. He's a damn magician. Oh, and a Nice guy, too.

[@bradystewart6295]

I would recommend going to his website. He’s got some cool stuff on there

[@kingafendikingafendi8897]

They localized the foreign duck and kill them 😂😅🤣 🧐 I'm professor asd ASD