Waterfowl Hunting

A biologist bands a duck
Why Biologists Band Waterfowl

Biologists can gain valuable scientific information by banding ducks and geese across the North American…

A Clapper Rail running on a shore line.
Guide to Hunting Clapper Rails

Learn to hunt this misfit waterbird, from drives to push poling; the clapper rail offers…

Historical drawing of the Labrador Duck.
The Labrador Duck: A Tale of Modern Extinction

The Labrador Duck, an extinct black and white sea duck once found in North America,…

Historic etching of two duck hunters shooting ducks from a sink box
History of the Sinkbox

Explore the rich history of sinkboxes, from their construction and purpose to their use, throughout…

Mallard ducks in a small pond in the winter snow
How to Jump Shoot Ducks in the Winter

Dive into the tactic of jump shooting ducks during the winter with these essential tips…

ducks swim in a tidal marsh
Hunting Tidal Creeks for Ducks

Unlock the secrets of tidal creek duck hunting with expert advice on the best times,…

A view of a large flock of ducks in a big landscape
How to E-Scout for Ducks

Master the art of online duck scouting with our comprehensive guide. Discover digital tools and…

A wood duck feeds from a branch in flooded timber
The Complete Guide to Wood Duck Hunting

Tips for scouting, hunting, calling, jump shooting, and decoy spreads for hunting wood ducks this…

A Labrador Retriever retrieves a teal while hunting
A Complete Guide to Teal Hunting

Everything you need to know about wingshooting, decoying, calling, and hunting early-season teal If you’re…

A black and white photo of Texas waterfowl hunters using a steer to duck hunt
Hunting Ducks Over Cattle: The Trained Waterfowling Steers of Texas

Explore the fascinating tradition of waterfowl hunting over trained steers in Texas during the late…

Redhead ducks flying into water
Redhead Duck (Aythya americana)- Waterfowl Species Profile

Learn about the redhead diving duck life history, biology, habitat, conservation issues, and more. The…

various duck decoys before the hunt
How to Select the Right Duck Decoys

This guide will help you select the best duck decoy options for your hunting style…

A plan for a european duck decoy pipe
A Brief History of European and North American Duck “Decoys”

Whether referring to physical structures or fake ducks, duck decoys have been used to hunt…

Green-Winged Teal (Anas crecca) in the water
Green-Winged Teal (Anas crecca) – Waterfowl Species Profile

Profiling the Small but Abundant Green-Winged teal across North America. The green-winged teal (Anas crecca)…

A male Canvasback (Aythya valisineria)
Canvasback (Aythya valisineria) – Waterfowl Species Profile

The canvasback duck (Aythya valisineria) is a bold-looking and large member of the diving duck…

blue-winged teal (Spatula discors; syn=Anas discors)
Blue-Winged Teal (Spatula discors; syn=Anas discors) – Waterfowl Species Profile

A small and speedy duck with whistling wings that is part of the dabbling duck…

American wigeon (Mareca Americana/Anas americana) flying
American Wigeon – A Waterfowl Species Profile

The American wigeon (Mareca Americana/Anas americana) is a subtly beautiful member of the dabbling duck…

Emperor Geese in the water
Emperor Geese: Habitat, Life History, and Hunting

Life history, biology, and habitat information for the arctic’s most charismatic goose The emperor is…

A pair of Sandhill cranes (Antigone canadensis) standing together
The Sandhill Crane: Habitat, Life History, and Hunting

Whether they’re considered an upland bird or waterfowl, sandhill cranes are an emblem of North…

Northern Pintail flying from water
Northern Pintail (Anas Acuta)

The Northern Pintail is a medium sized dabbling duck that occur from Canada to South…

A Canada goose in the water
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)

Breaking Down the Stigma Behind the Canada Goose The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) is just…