EASTON — Decoys have long been used in hunting communities, but to the crowd at the Waterfowl Festival, the wood carvings serve more than just a utilitarian purpose. According to Cooper Rossner, a ...

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 ...

Norfolk auctioneer Randy Fiel’s latest auction, the one taking up half of his showroom on Monticello Avenue, is one he won’t soon forget. “We went out and saw it and I was flabbergasted,” said Fiel.

We hear about the long-standing tradition of collecting and carving with The Delmarva Decoy Collectors Association.

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Most hunters know that waterfowl decoys floating on a small body of water can lure ducks to make them easier prey. What may not be as obvious to both hunters and nonhunters alike is the fact that duck ...

Judy Harmon's husband, Ted, was only a teenager, living on Cape Cod, when he discovered his first duck decoy while hunting. "He just thought they were pretty cool, pretty neat looking," Harmon said.

According to Deeter, pricing on decoys depends on a variety of factors. Vintage decoys made between 1850-1950 tend to be more valuable than contemporary decoys made after 1962. Additionally, the ...