MANKATO — In 1999, Mankato’s Mike Anderson happened across a duck calling competition and said to himself, ‘Hey, I can do that.’ So he did. Anderson, now 45 years old, went to Gander Mountain and saw ...

A new group of social media-savvy wildlife artists is bringing a beloved conservation tradition to TikTok. It’s ruffled some feathers. Artist Kira Sabin in their studio, painting a ruddy duck they ...

Stars of a new reality show, the Robertsons run a successful duck call business. March 20, 2012— -- For Phil Robertson, the ear-splitting squawk of a duck call is the sweet sound of success. A ...

Wildlife artist Michael Kensinger, standing in front of a gallery of paintings entered in the 2025 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest. Credit: Emma Gometz In mid-September, artists from around the country ...