Once seen as mere hunting tools, duck decoys have waddled their way into the world of collecting hobbies. It’s easy to see ...

I look forward to seeing black ducks on the spring-fed pond beside the Fresh Walter Institute on Turner Road. Sometimes they ...

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Owning a spread of the best duck decoys that are perfectly suited to your hunting style certainly helps as well. I’ve spent years field testing and experimenting with different decoy models and setups ...

Known as one of the wariest and hardest-to-kill of all the puddle ducks, hunters must have excellent concealment, good decoys, and a bit of luck to harvest a black duck. While these birds can be ...

“It must have been 30 seconds after setting the decoys when I spotted a pair of black ducks coming in,” says Figlia. “I shot the first duck, and the other bird flared, but I folded it on the ...

As the year progresses, educated ducks fly higher above the marsh. In an effort to pull those birds down, Nemecek runs black and dark-colored decoys, which are more visible from a distance.

Once seen as mere hunting tools, duck decoys have waddled their way into the world of collecting hobbies. It’s easy to see why: These handcrafted works of art are painted with intricate details ...