MIDDLE RIVER, Minn.-Joel Huener says he's always been "kind of a rabid do-it-yourselfer," a trait that also rubbed off on his hunting and fishing. "I tie flies, I make rods and I load my own ammo," ...

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 ...

Illinois decoy carver Pat Gregory holds one of his creations, standing next to a poster that explains his work as folk art -- both beautiful and useful. (Photo by Timothy Collins) If Ducks Unlimited ...

Gary Lipham has carved just enough wooden duck decoys to understand how much skill and creativity the craft demands. “I wanted to have an appreciation for carving, so I carved a little bit,” said ...

Henry "Hank" Garvey on Plum Island is a man of many trades. He fishes, builds hunting boats and makes Shaker-style furniture. He is a hunter and a conservationist. He carves award-winning duck decoys.

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Most of today's duck hunters outfit themselves with plastic decoys that retail for about $5 each. Effective, but lacking the grace of the realistically carved wood decoys of the past. The carving is ...