Art of the Decoy
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Art of the Decoy
People have used duck decoys for thousands of years, but their evolution from
utilitarian objects into works of art has taken place over the last century.
Meet master decoy carver Fred Dolan and his apprentice Jon Greenwood, as
Wildlife Journal explores the creation and use of decoys over the years,
and the loss -- and return -- of many waterfowl species from the late 1800s
to the present.
Wild
Ways: Duck and Decoy Hunting
When waterfowl fly over a waterway, they're looking for a safe place to land,
roost and feed. Hunters are ready and waiting, having set out realistic duck
decoys that make a wetland look like "home" to the migrating birds.
Wild Ways host Lisa Densmore takes to the field with longtime duck hunter
Stewart Bronson to learn successful strategies for hunting over decoys.
The Mysterious Pine Marten
Once widespread throughout New Hampshire, the pine marten had all but disappeared
a hundred years ago because of overtrapping and habitat conversion. But in
recent decades, this elusive furbearer appears to have staged a quiet comeback
in the Great North Woods, as agricultural lands have become re-forested.
Fish and Game biologist Jill Kelly -- and a hardy band of trapping experts
and helpers -- spent two years trapping and studying martens to learn more
about the population's current distribution and future prospects.
Wild
Places: Crawford Notch State Park
Crawford Notch State Park's fantastic mountain views and trail network could
keep an outdoor enthusiast, wildlife watcher or leaf-peeper busy for years.
Open from mid-May to Columbus Day, the 6,000-acre park contains several spectacular
waterfalls -- including the 220-foot Arethusa Falls, highest in the state
-- and an array of opportunities to fish and view wildlife.
Click here for more information on Crawford Notch State Park, campground and
visitor center.
