Captain Harry Jobes decoys at "Riverside Retreat"
Captain Harry R. Jobes has been carving decoys for most of his life. He began carving in Havre de Grace, Maryland, at the age of nine and learned the art of decoy making in its truest form from R. Madison Mitchell. He worked in Mitchell's decoy shop for over 25 years before opening a shop of his own. The Captain has spent all of his life on the Chesapeake Bay and Susquehanna Flats as a commercial waterman, hunting guide and charter boat captain. This close association with nature has given him first hand insight into the waterfowl world. Captain Harry's decoys have been featured in books and museums as well as numerous private collections across the country. The Captain and his wife Virginia, married July 22, 2006, reside in Maryland where their decoy shop is located. Many Different Decoys of Full Sized Waterfowl are made by Captain Harry Full Size Art quality, Full Size antiqued and small size antiqued.
Harry passed away May 10, 2019 to go to the decoy shop in the sky at 82 years old.
Be sure to visit Harry Jobes Decoys
These pictures are for your viewing and are of our collection and are not necessarily currently available for sale. We do have many of Capn' Harrys decoys for sale at our "Catalog of Decoys"
Informative article about Captain Harry Jobes November 1999 Goosefoot Newsletter
- "it (Canvasback Drake) showed up in perfect condition and looks wonderful sitting next to my Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. However, that decoy will never see water. Thank you," Sybil Swinfield, Morrison, CO"
- "I received your decoys (High Head Canvasbacks with Keel) today and they are just beautiful. I am so glad I was high bidder. The packing was wonderful." Evelyn Davidson, Secretary, MD
- "The decoys arrived in beautiful condition, I think that was the best packing job I have ever seen. Thank you so much for taking the time to make sure they got here undamaged. Captain Harry is truly an exquisite artisan, please thank him for me and let him know these decoys will be passed on to my children after I can no longer enjoy them. Thanks Again," Tom Gurley Delray Beach, FL
- "Received the decoys today (Full Size Antique Wigeons), They are fantastic. Thanks again!!!" Pete Rogers, PA
- "Nick, Got the ducks -- great packaging. No problems and the ducks look great" Pam Witte, St Cloud, MN "Got the Pintails ... As expected, I was not disappointed. Great packaging and great product." Pam Witte, St. Cloud, MN
- "I have received the decoys (Antique Stytle Pintail Pair) and have unpacked them. They are awesome!! They are the perfect decoys to start my collection. I am sure I will be buying some more from you. I am over the next couple of years going to collect several decoys. Not only do I love the style but I like the colors and overall features he has on his decoys". Dennis. Talbot,Independence, MO.
- I Received the Black Duck Decoy today & I was very pleased with it. Very nice paint work on the feathers!! Craig T., Houston, TX.
