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Calling

Skills that Kill: 5 Secrets to Mastering the Goose Call

To successfully use a call to attract waterfowl, you need to know more than just how the birds

Mark Romanack

Why You Suck at Duck & Goose Calling

One of the easiest parts of the hunt to control is the one that often gets screwed up the

Chris Ingram

Calling Ducks: Tips to Remember While in the Blind

Advice for calling ducks.

John Taylor

You Talk Too Much: Why Aggressive Calling Isn't Always the Answer

Lessons from the pros on how to bag more birds. New honker hunters are

P.J. Reilly

22 Must-Know Duck and Goose Calls

Hunkering down in a layout blind in a cut cornfield or hugging a tree while standing waist

P.J. Reilly

Duck Calling Tactics

I sat in a blind on the south end of historic Beaver Dam Lake in Mississippi as the marsh came

John Taylor

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Decoy Tips

Small Snow Goose Spreads That Kill

Don't Have the Ability to Put Out 10,000 Snow Goose Decoys? Fear Not. Sometimes Size Doesn't

Ryan Barnes

Go To Goose Spreads

Hunting Geese Requires Lots of Trial and Error... But These Helpful Decoy Hints Can Minimize

Foster Bartholow

Why You Should Be Using Confidence Decoys for Duck Hunting

Take your duck decoy spread to the next level by mixing in some other species.

Matt Zvolanek

Do Silhouette Goose Decoys Really Work?

We're in the midst of a modern revolution of old school hunting tactics, and skinny

Jace Bauserman

How to Decoy Ducks

Get them feet down and fully committed with these helpful tips and tricks.

Terry Denmon

Can You Decoy Wood Ducks?

Decoding the myth; yes, you can decoy wood ducks!

Scott Haugen

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Retriever

Keeping Your Retriever Engaged

How To Help Your Retriever When The Action Slows Down in The Field

Tom Dokken

Getting a Grip on Big Birds

How to prepare your retriever for honkers.

Tom Dokken

What is a Retriever Hunt Test, and Is It For You?

A retriever hunt test is a fun way to keep your dogs in top shape for hunting season.

Tom Keer

How to Choose the Perfect Dog Kennel

This guide will help you navigate the great crate debate.

Chris Ingram

How to Harness Drive and Instinct in Your Dog Training

Two different approaches to building a better gun dog.

Tom Keer

The Foundation of Steadiness: D.I.Y. Duck Dog

How to encourage calm patience in your puppy.

Nathan Ratchford

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Hunting Tactics

Using Trail Cams for Ducks and Geese

Trail Cameras Aren't Just for Big Game, They Can Be Used To Help You Kill More Waterfowl Too!

Scott Haugen

How To Kill More Snows This Spring

These Helpful Hints Will Help You Put More Snows on the Ground This Conservation Season

John Gordon

Hunting Rivers for More Success

The Rivers in the Eastern States Can Hold Some Fantastic Duck Shooting, If You're Willing to

David Hart

Using Layout Blinds to Hunt Ducks and Geese

Lay Low With a Layout Blind and Put More Birds on the Ground

Jace Bauserman

Good Practices for Killing Geese

Smart goose hunting strategies for this season

Scott Haugen

Fowl Weather: How Different Weather Affects Ducks and Duck Hunting

When it comes to wing shooting, weather and moon phases play a big role in your success rate.

Ryan Barnes

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How-To

Helpful Hints for Late Season Ducks

The Late Season Brings a Whole New Challenge to Hunting Wary Ducks, Here are Some Tips to Help

Scott Haugen

3 of the Best Duck Hunting Locations with Historic Roots

While there are hundreds of historic duck hunting locations around the country, these are

Tom Keer

All About Aging Ducks & Geese: How to Dry Age, Benefits & Caveats

Let's cover why you should be dry aging ducks and geese, how to do it... and when you

Jack Hennessy

Fowl Weather: How Different Weather Affects Ducks and Duck Hunting

When it comes to wing shooting, weather and moon phases play a big role in your success rate.

Ryan Barnes

3 Worst Rookie Waterfowling Mistakes

New hunters should be sure to heed this advice before having to learn the hard way!

Shawn Swearingen

How to Make Fresh Homemade Waterfowl Sausage

Making great sausage is an art that requires time and dedication. This guide will help you

Jack Hennessy

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