Judge Glen J. Cameron was a distinguished jurist, sportsman and conservationist. He is credited with several hundred decoys*, which were made of the finest wood. He hunted along the Chillicothe and Lacon areas of the Illinois River.

Cameron is noted for his superb Illinois River mallard decoys which possess thicker and rounder bodies, longer and more pointed tails. He also produced high quality pintail, redhead and canvasback decoys. Cameron was influenced by Robert Elliston (1849-1915) a regional carver whose stylistic work inspired a number of carvers.

Cameron's diving ducks rested low in the water and were especially realistic in appearance. He is reported to be one of the few Illinois decoy carvers known to make met...