BRAINERD, MINN. — Minnesotans with eyes and ears toward the outdoors likely know about the recent passing of Don (Duckman) Helmeke. Duckman had a passion for waterfowl -- in particular wood ducks -- ...

In honor of Earth Month—and Earth Day later this week—we’re celebrating the best way we know how: with a series of stories that are all about getting outside and getting your hands dirty to benefit ...

Wood ducks are a common sight on Louisiana waterways during winter and spring; however, they were not always so common. According to The TECHE Project in the early 1900s, the wood duck population was ...

Nesting boxes were an important factor in rebuilding wood duck numbers during the 20th century. (Steve Knight/Tyler Morning Telegraph) I got the great idea last fall to build a wood duck box for a ...

Victor Sorrell grew up roaming the beaver ponds and swamps along the Chickahominy River behind Highland Springs. Upon first meeting him, it’s clear he knows the outdoors and seems like a man who is ...

Question: There are large bird houses on the shores of the lake I fish. Are these wood duck houses, and do they really help the duck population? Answer: They are probably wood duck nesting boxes, and ...