Hunting

DISCOVER NEW DUCK AND GOOSE HUNTING STRATEGIES, TIPS, AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING VIEWS

New to hunting or a lifelong waterfowl hunter, our tips and strategies for hunting will help you plan your next trip and enjoy your hunting more.

‘May I Hunt Your Land?’

9/26/2025

Gaining access to private ground takes luck, guts, and strategy

Advanced E-Scouting

9/17/2025

Maximize today’s tech to find tomorrow’s honeyhole

Jump-Shooting with a Retriever

9/17/2025

Teach your dog special skills to go mobile for ducks

Winning the Early Season

9/17/2025

Fill duck straps this October by using these clever strategies.

Six Quick Tips for Scouting Early-Season Honkers

8/25/2025

Here are six quick tips to get you on the birds and keep you on the birds.

How to Hit Teal

8/20/2025

SHOTSHELL MANUFACTURERS have no greater allies than blue-winged and green-winged teal.

Shotgunning: Barrel Length Ballistics

8/20/2025

Adding or decreasing a few inches of barrel can enhance wingshooting

Don’t Rock the Boat

8/20/2025

Preparation and training are critical to boating safely with retrievers

Quiz: Do You Have ‘Duck Depression?’

7/29/2025

Face it: You aren’t you when it isn’t duck season. The air seems less crisp, daily life is downright monotonous, and your significant other

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The Zen of Wingshooting

9/14/2023

All live in the moment when ducks are over decoys

Know Your Shotgun

9/22/2022

In the first installment, we discuss how to safely operate and familiarize yourself with your shotgun.

Hunting is Conservation — Let’s Keep it That Way

2/9/2022

Delta Waterfowl’s University Hunting Program teaches wildlife students about hunters’ critical contributions

Crash Landings: ‘Twas Three Weeks Before Christmas...

12/23/2021

Weary snow geese make an unexpected nighttime visit in Northern California

Shotgun Safety

9/16/2021

Here’s how to handle your shotgun safely and establish safe zones of fire for each member of your hunting party.

We Hunt the Fall Flight

8/20/2019

The number of young ducks migrating south is critical to hunter success

Cleaning Ducks

11/25/2018

So, you just shot a couple ducks - now what? From breasting to plucking, here are a variety of ways to prepare your birds

Duck Calling Fundamentals

11/22/2018

Fundamentals Here's everything you need to know to get started calling mallards and other dabbling ducks.

Boating Safety

11/15/2018

Boating Safety Duck boats tend to be loaded with a lot of gear and used in fairly challenging conditions.

Choosing a Duck Call

11/15/2018

This handy guide to the different types of duck calls will help you determine the right one for you.

Weather Safety

9/8/2018

Cold weather often leads to good duck hunting, but winter storms and sudden weather changes can be hazardous.