We're introduced to Donald, a young man who takes up duck decoy carving to connect with his recently deceased dad; Margaret, his outgoing girlfriend who tolerates his hobby; Amandeep, a recent immigrant to Canada using duck carving as a way to integrate himself into Canadian culture; Simran is his supportive wife; Mary Jane, Frank Brunswick and Zeke are veteran competitors; Rhett is the original bad boy of Alberta carving; Barb and Dennis represent the Planning Committee for the NACC.

Carving begins for the competitors as the "brain trust" enters a heated negotiation.

Competitors test their ducks buoyancy, and the NACC is dragged into the 21st century. Ish.