Big, hardy, and adaptable: the mallard duck is found all throughout the Western Hemisphere. Despite its international range, you can call the mallard America’s duck. Of all duck species, the mallard ...

Mike Wec was having a tough morning. The Massachusetts marsh he was hunting on Dec. 15 had frozen over despite the wind, and breaking 75 yards of ice just so he could paddle to his spot earned him ...

Michigan State University PhD student Ben Luukkonen takes measurements of a mallard hen held by Shannon Stemaly with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources while Kylie McElrath with Ducks ...

Waterfowlers go to great lengths chasing mallard ducks across the continent and prize them above all other duck species. Witnessing the migration, working these ducks over decoys, and watching your ...

Since 1955, the estimated number of mallard ducks wintering in South Carolina has shown a steady drop, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife reports. Many of us would like to reverse this trend. I'm ...

The first week of March came with a roller coaster of emotions. March 1 was absolutely amazing. For the first time in months, the weather seemed to be warming and there was a moment when I actually ...

Screengrab of a mallard duck incubating her eggs in an unoccupied bald eagle's nest on Friday.