The lineup of best motion duck decoys is much more interesting than it used to be. Old timers used jerk cords, spinning wing decoys (which everyone just called “Mojos”), and whatever homemade ...

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 and ...

Calm days can be brutal for duck hunting. Without wind, ducks can approach the “X” from any angle they like. Plus your spread will appear still and lifeless — unless you’re rigged up with the ...

Havre de Grace is referred to by many as the decoy capital of the world. So, it’s a must-visit for anyone who collects ...

It's no secret that adding motion to a decoy spread is the best way to increase realism. Stagnant water can flare birds far out of shotgun range. Traditionally, hunters solved this issue with jerk ...

The Thanksgiving waterfowl season is just an appetizer for hunters and now the bulk of duck season arrives, running from Dec. 12 to Jan. 31. Avid waterfowlers will begin setting alarms clocks to Zero ...

EDINA, Minn. -- Doug Lodermeier was bursting with stories about Minnesota duck-decoy carvers. We were in Lodermeier's basement office in early December, thumbing through a computer copy of his new ...

PUEBLO — Mike Marino tests out every duck decoy he makes in a kiddie pool in his backyard in Pueblo. "I usually test them to see if they're floating side to side," Marino said. Marino says if the ...