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

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 ...

T.D., Gresham. Your drake and hen mallard duck decoys were made by the “Real-Lite” Decoy Company of Kansas City, Missouri. This company operated from 1946 until 1971, and your decoys likely ...

They decoy nicely, offer a challenging shot on ... Gadwalls are just slightly smaller than mallard ducks, averaging from two to two-point-five pounds. When flying and given good lighting, it ...

A close cousin to the Mallard, the black duck will be ... visible to hunters when birds flare out of the decoys. Unlike mallards, black ducks have a dark blue speculum with black borders.

The server at Mallard sighs contentedly when I ask for ... old license plates, duck decoys — enough bric-a-brac on the walls to stage a garage sale. Sepia-toned lighting up front gives way ...