Ducks

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…

Sous Vide Cooking Wild Ducks

Discover the secret to succulent wild duck with our recipe, designed to yield juicier meat…

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…

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…

Northern Pintail flying from water
Northern Pintail (Anas Acuta)

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

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

Grant St Germain with his duck tolling retriever on a waterfowl hunt.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers with Grant St. Germain: HDC Episode #22

Explore an old hunting method of luring ducks to the hunter using the fox-like Toller…

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…