Carson Runge, Membership

Longview, Texas
Member since: 2024

My interest in decoys began in my teenage years chasing ducks on public lakes in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.  At 16 years old, I worked at a local antique auction house and acquired my first antique decoy in a late-night poker game with the auctioneer—a decoy that sparked a lifelong passion of collecting antique decoys.

Background:  Carson Runge is the Managing Partner of The Sloan Law Firm, a personal-injury law firm based in East Texas. A trial lawyer by profession and outdoorsman at heart, Carson has spent years balancing a demanding legal career with his passion for waterfowl.

The Collector:  Carson’s collecting interests mainly focus on factory decoys that represent the innovation, history, and artistry of early-to-mid-20th-century American production. His collection includes makers such as Herters, Paw Paw Bait Co., C.V. Wells, Victor, Tuveson, Gundelfinger, Oliveros, Armstrong, Poitevin, Grubbs, Benz, Evans, and Pratt, among others.

Favorite Decoy:  While it’s hard for him to choose just one, Carson is particularly drawn to early Grubbs, C.V. Wells, Paw Paw Bait Co., Poitevin, and Herters Market Hunter decoys.

Other Involvement:  When he’s not working on his cases, Carson is often found coaching his kids’ sports teams, hunting with his black lab Ms. Maggie, or researching duck decoys! He hopes to use his role on the NADCA Board to encourage younger generations to appreciate the legacy, history, artistry, and craftsmanship behind old decoys.

Contact: Email Carson at crunge@sloanfirm.com or call (214) 912-1600