Decoy, Scaup (Drake), Jack Rider

Object/Artifact

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The Cardinal Collection

Name/Title

Decoy, Scaup (Drake), Jack Rider

Entry/Object ID

4.44.11886

Description

The grey body and blue bill of this decoy identify it as a Scaup, but it is difficult to determine if it is a Greater or Lesser Scaup. Carved by Jack Rider from a yellow pine telephone pole, this decoy is designed to attract any migrating ducks close to waiting hunters.

Location

Building

Magee Marsh Visitor Center

Ohio State Wildlife Area

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area