Charles Jobes Decoys-"Black Duck"

Charles Jobes has been carving since he was seven years old, trained in the art of decoy making by his father, Captain Harry Jobes, he has become on of Havre de Grace's most respected artists and has been carving for over thirty years. Charles is also the Godson of R. Madison Mitchell.

Charles is an avid Chesapeake Bay Waterman involved in Crabbing and an avid Waterfowl hunter.

Charles Jobes' decoy shop is located behind his family home on Otsego Street in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Charles makes traditional hand carved Chesapeake Bay style Decoys as is the tradition in this area and handed down from the great masters of the profession. Decoys are available in several collectible styles as well as Gunning Decoys to be used in a good spread of working decoys.

***Decoy is a Black Duck. All decoys are unique. Looks similar to the one pictured without curved neck.