The world of wood decoys is slightly nutty. It's mostly a man's world of eccentric, compulsive, impulsive, ingenious, acquisitive, adventurous, generous, meticulous, gregarious and likable fanatics.

It was an ordinary log from a paulownia tree, a seasoned slice of timber which, in another life, might have gone up in smoke in the fireplace of the Carson home in Havre de Grace. But Dan Carson had ...

Artist Kevin McBride's booth at the 37th Annual Chincoteague Island Easter Decoy and Art Festival on March 25 and 26 will feature his recently completed painting honoring five of the island's most ...

Decoys remained an integral aspect of duck hunting throughout American history, but beginning in the 1920s, people began looking at the "floating sculptures" as works of art also, said Tragakis, who ...

The ancient art of waterfowl hunting and the fine art it inspires. Explore the ancient art of the waterfowl hunt and-- the fine art it has inspired. Chesapeake Decoys: The Nature of Waterfowl Art ...

A Wisconsin outdoorsman is keeping the old tradition of decoy duck carving alive. It's a blend of artistry and hunting that's ...

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 ...

NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - Hand-carved duck decoys can be works of art and collector's items. But for a couple of New Orleans men, it's more about a passion for carving the lifelike decoys and seeing ...