First, I heard the hum of mud motors, then I saw the flood lights burning through the marsh. I had paddled my duck hunting kayak into a backwater spot by moonlight and then spent the last 20 minutes ...

After a hard season, the easiest thing to do is blame other duck hunters. But the challenges we’re facing are much bigger ...

When I first got into duck hunting, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. It wasn’t just about grabbing a shotgun and heading to the water – it was a whole world of strategy, preparation, and ...

Duck hunters chase birds in humid swamps of the south, frigid prairies of the north, and everywhere in between. While the terrain and subspecies are all different, the one thing duck hunters in all ...

Duck hunting doesn't require you to spray your boots with something that smells like it should be flushed. Successfully connecting with a duck that's zipping past your decoy spread at 50 m.p.h.

GUEYDAN, La. — The 2024 Gueydan Duck Festival has arrived, and while ducks are the star attraction, another animal is just as important—dogs. The loyal canines help hunters in duck hunting, such as ...

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources has designated Saturday, February 7, 2026, as a special youth, veteran, and military waterfowl hunting day, providing one of the final ...

I have too many duck hunting jackets. Most of them are for specific conditions, and I own the rest because I’m a duck-obsessed gear junkie. But the majority of waterfowl hunters (myself included) can ...