One way to study animals up close, or to trap them, is to use a replica. Duck decoys originated as a hunting tool to lure wild geese and ducks within range. Although they still are used for hunting, ...

The Mason Decoy Factory was making thousands of wooden ducks each year at its Detroit factory in the early 1900s. Waterfowl hunters could buy the company's best decoys for a buck apiece. Dusty, dirty ...

EASTON — The Buy, Swap and Sell show at the Waterfowl Festival had many exhibitors showcasing their best hunting and show decoys. Some of the exhibitors have been at the same show for decades. You ...