Hunting for Real Antique Duck Calls
Finding a box of antique duck calls at a dusty estate sale feels a lot like finding a hidden map to a time when hunting wasn't just a weekend hobby, but a literal way of life. There is something about holding a hand-carved piece of walnut or cedar that just feels different than the plastic, mass-produced calls you'll find on the shelves of a big-box sporting goods store today. It's about the history, the craftsmanship, and the stories that those old calls could tell if they could talk—though, I suppose, their "talk" is exactly what made them famous in the first place. ...