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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...