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Best Duck Boats and Motors of 2023

Our favorite duck hunting boats and motors to get you rolling toward the coming season.

WILDFOWL Staff

Hull Yea! Diving into the Duck Boat Bottom Debate

Understanding the differences between flat bottoms, modified-V, deep-V, and other duck boat

David Rearick

The Guide to Buying a Duck Boat on a Budget

Ready to buy your first or next duck boat, we'll help you get the most bang for your buck.

David Rearick

Kayak Duck Hunting

Kayaks allow hunters to sneak into some of the best shallow water spots where the big boats

Matt Zvolanek

Best Duck Boats of 2022

Take advantage of tailor-made duck boats to upgrade your hunting experience.

David Rearick

The Dirt on Mud Motors for Duck Boats: Comparing Longtails vs Shorttails/Surface Drives

Outlining the nuances between mud motor varieties.

David Rearick

So, You Think You Need a Duck Boat?

Big or small, a duck vessel brings great rewards and responsibilities.

Scott Haugen

The Complete Mud Motor Buyer's Guide

Simple guidelines to help eliminate buyer's remorse.

David Rearick

Best Mud Motors: Surface Drive, Longtail, and DIY Kits

A new mud motor might just be your ticket to the best backwater waterfowling.

David Rearick

DIY Aluminum Layout Boat

This open water layout boat portends doom for Maryland's sea ducks and divers.

Mike Marsh

Best Duck Hunting Boats for 2021

The fall hunting season is coming with a new dawn for kick-butt duck boats.

Wildfowl Staff

How to Build a Stealthy Duck Boat Blind

This custom configuration is a delight for fiberglass fanatics.

Mike Marsh

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