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Claude Levi-Strauss
Who We Are
Established in 1966 — NADCA is the oldest decoy & sporting collectibles organization in North America. Every year we sponsor the largest/longest running decoy & sporting collectibles shows in North America.
Our Mission: Foster the hobby of collecting; Seek out and preserve old decoys; Gather information about carvers and their methods.
Upcoming Events
2026 North American Vintage Decoy & Sporting Collectibles Show
April 21, 2026 through April 25, 2026
Westin Chicago Lombard Hotel
The largest decoy and sporting collectibles show in North America. Room to Room trading (Tues-Thurs) followed by a tabled ballroom show (Fri-Sat), plus a Guyette & Deeter auction (Thurs-Fri).
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Winter 2025 President’s Corner
I appreciate all of your support and well wishes.
This is a magnificent time to be a decoy collector. We are seeing the results of decades of collecting by many dedicated collectors as many great items are becoming…