Standing Canada Geese by Charles Schoenheider. Photo courtesy of The Peterson Collection.jpg

The Peterson Collection

Standing Canada Geese by Charles Schoenheider.

Memphis, TENN.—Ducks Unlimited (DU) is proud to announce the grand opening of a new exhibit at the Ducks Unlimited Waterfowling Heritage Center inside Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid in Memphis. “The Canada Goose: Etched in Time, Carved in Wood” opens Friday, Aug. 1, and will remain on display through November 2026. 

Developed in partnership with the renowned Peterson Collection, the exhibit features more than 125 intricately carved Canada goose decoys, some of which are being displayed publicly for the first time. Visitors will also find original artwork and antique hunting artifacts that bring the waterfowling traditions of the Canada goose to life. 

“This exhibit and book celebrate not just the artistry of decoy carving but underscore the essential connection between hunters, Canada geese, and conservation,” said Mark Petrie, DU’s Western Region director of Conservation Science and Planning. “Our goal is to inspire appreciation and ongoing action to conserve critical habitats that sustain these iconic birds and our hunting traditions.” 

In conjunction with the exhibit, Ducks Unlimited will also release a limited-edition companion book, also titled The Canada Goose: Etched in Time, Carved in Wood. Written by Petrie, the book offers a deeper look at the historical, cultural and conservation significance of Canada geese and waterfowling. Copies will be available exclusively at the exhibit location starting on Aug. 1. 

The exhibit is free and open to the public during regular store hours at the Ducks Unlimited Waterfowling Heritage Center inside Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid. 

For more information, visit: www.ducks.org/museum 
To view select decoys and artifacts from the exhibit, visit: Photo Gallery 

About Ducks Unlimited 
Ducks Unlimited Inc. is the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving North America's continually disappearing wetlands, grasslands and other waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has restored or protected more than 19 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science, DU’s projects benefit waterfowl, wildlife and people in all 50 states. DU is growing its mission through a historic $3 billion  Conservation for a Continent comprehensive campaign. Learn more at  www.ducks.org. 

Media Contact: 
Carrie Patterson 
(901) 758-3980 
cpatterson@ducks.org