Waterfowl Hunting

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…

Wood Duck Biology, Life History, and Identification

This visually stunning duck species is known for its forest dwellings and habitat Although drake…

A duck hunter uses a duck call to call in ducks
Tips for Better Duck Calling

Learn how to increases your duck hunting chances with these basic tips in duck calling…

a greater white-fronted goose (Anser albifrons)
Greater White-Fronted Goose – The Elusive Specklebelly

Life history, biology, identification, and habitat of the Greater White-Fronted Goose The greater white-fronted goose…

A group of mallards flying over water
Mallard Life History, Identification, Biology and More

The mallard is a duck species iconic in the world of waterfowl and common called…

Duck hunters set out a small amount of decoys
Perfecting Minimalistic Duck Decoy Setups

Simple duck hunting setups is a great way to curb costs and still be successful.…

A pair of mallard ducks prepare to land in late winter weather.
Tips for Late Season Duck Hunting

Exploring late season duck hunting tactics and strategies to increase your odds. When late-season ducks…

A common goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)
Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) – Waterfowl Species Profile

Discover the beautiful duck with whistling wings The common goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) is a medium-sized…

Ducks spread out naturally in the water
Understanding Natural Duck Decoy Spreads

Look to nature and replicate natural duck spreads with your decoys Late-season ducks are veterans.…

A flock of snow geese flying in North Dakota
Snow Goose (Anser caerulescens) – Waterfowl Species Profile

A closer look at the biology, history, and habitat of the snow goose. The snow…

Barnegat Bay Sneakbox in Four Months in a Sneak Boat
Legacy of the Barnegat Bay Sneakbox

The Barnegat Bay Sneakbox is a waterfowling boat legacy that has lasted generations and adpated…

Snow geese take flight.
Let it Snow: The Story of a Waterfowler’s First Snow Goose Hunt

A long-time waterfowl hunter experiences the thrill of her first light goose hunts, back-to-back tales…

Two duck hunters wait in flooded timber while duck hunting.
Duck Hunting Tactics for Low-Action States

Not every state is equal when it comes to duck hunting. Explore these tactics if…

A hunter in a camouflaged kayak paddles in front of a mountain backdrop
How to Hunt Waterfowl from a Kayak

Take advantage of the versatility and accessibility that a small boat offers to duck hunters…

Duck hunters wait in a hunting blind with a black Labrador retriever
The Unspoken Etiquette of Duck Hunting

Part of being a public lands hunter is sharing the resource properly There’s a plague…

A male northern shoveler duck on a pond
Northern Shoveler Species Profile

Learn how to identify and hunt the duck with the unmistakable face You know how…