Grant Goltz

Grant Goltz was a soil scientist at Chippewa National forest in northern Minnesota. Goltz carved wooden life-sized waterfowl decoys out of his basement in Minnesota as a side hobby for many years. As a side hobby, Goltz carved full-size waterfowl decoys for many years.  The anatomical detail of his carvings is impressive and he will research the birds he carves for weeks before ever touching the wood.  In the 1970’s Goltz gained national and international recognition for his decorative decoys. In particular, the intricate paint work on the feathers is highly praised by collectors.