A Labrador retriever with a blue wing teal in its mouth after a retrieve.

Teal Hunting: September Rocket Ships

Early season teal hunting can provide an opportunity to dust off the shotgun, tune up your retriever It seemed my eyes had just shut when the irritating sound of my alarm woke me....

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Snow Goose – A Waterfowl Species Profile

A closer look at the goose of many colors The snow goose (Anser caerulescens) is an interesting species of goose that comes in two color phases: the white phase (typically...

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How to Make Custom Texas Rig Decoy Anchors

Do-it-yourself instructions for making these convenient decoy anchor setups The older I get, the more often I can be heard preaching at my hunting pals to “work smarter not...

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Gear Review: Ithaca Model 37 Shotgun

A reliable, antique shotgun holds generations of memories in the duck blind In preparation for the upcoming duck season, I spent part of my afternoon cleaning my old Ithaca Model...

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The Magic of Small Decoy Spreads

Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to duck decoy spreads Decoys and decoy spreads can be a touchy subject with waterfowl hunters, given the wide range of advice and...

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Greater Scaup – A Closer Look at the Blue-billed Diving Duck

The Greater Scaup is a Diving Duck with Coastal Hunting Opportunities The greater scaup (Aythya marila) is the only circumpolar diving duck, meaning it breeds in far northern...

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Off-Season Yard Work with Your Retriever

Try these simple, fun drills with your dog for a better experience in the duck blind. Our home is a perpetual work-in-progress. Both my wife and I enjoy working around our two...

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Choosing Breathable over Neoprene Waders

Versatility in your waterfowl gear extends to your wader selection, too “I’ll wear neoprenes until I croak.” “You sure about that?” I asked my buddy, Ryan. “Yep,...

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Gear Review: Dakota Decoy X-Treme Packable Decoys

Choosing the right duck decoys for your spread this season can be confusing. With so many options available, what’s the right choice? There are many fantastic duck decoy options...

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Making Time to Hunt Ducks

With a little creativity, you can find time to chase ducks without spending all of your vacation days There is an unfortunate and pervasive sentiment among many in the hunting...

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