"I discovered Jim Dester and his marvelous calls through an article that Shirley Dashner wrote for my publication -- Hunting & and Fishing Collectibles Magazine sometime toward the end of 2002. I was so impressed with Jim's work that I ran the article in our Jan-Feb 2003 issue. It rec'd considerable very positive reader response from our subscribers."

"At the National Decoy Show at St. Charles (Chicago) in the spring of 2003 I ordered a custom call from Jim for my wife who saw his work up-close and first-hand for the first time at that Show. It is now one of the prized possessions in our collection of Hunting & Fishing artifacts."

"The quality of Jim's work must simply be seen first-hand. It is exquisite! Photos can only hint at the detail and quality of his artistic skill. In addition, it is no small bonus that Jim is from the "Old School" when it comes to truly caring about the product that he produces and the total satisfaction of the clients who purchase his calls."

"I enthusiastically commend both the artist and his work to our hobby without qualification or reservation!!" Stan Van Etten, Publisher - Hunting & Fishing Collectible Magazine