Swan: Old-fashioned wooden duck decoys. 14y James A. Swan, Ph.D. After famously trading away draft picks, the Rams have a new core full of them. Los Angeles Rams. 12h Sarah Barshop ...

mj0007/istockphotoOnce 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 ...

Without wooden duck decoys for the birds to flock to, though, this wouldn’t have been possible. The decoys drew birds to the water, making it easier for the hunters to bag their catch.

Oct 13, 2020 — Sometimes one’s passion for a hobby can turn into a lifelong venture. Bob Jones has carved and painted wooden duck decoys for more than 60 years. And he still loves the craft.

Wooden duck decoys made in Jefferson City. May 23, 2020 at 5:05 a.m. | Updated May 23, 2020 at 11:07 a.m. by Gregory Renner, Historic City of Jefferson ...

In 1966, the Illinois River flooded and after receding, it left a wooden decoy on the bank of Root’s property. A friend discovered the decoy and brought it to Root. “It was such a nice looking bird, I ...

In a Nov. 7, 2013 photo, Steve Kerper pieces together a hand-carved wooden duck decoy in his antique shop, in New Vienna, Iowa. Kerper started carving as a hobby and sells his wooden duck decoys ...