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Calling

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

Skills that Kill: 5 Secrets to Mastering the Goose Call

It never hurts to be a whiz kid on the ole duck or goose call, but the ability to make the

Mark Romanack

Calling Ducks: Tips to Remember While in the Blind

When I began trying to call ducks as a boy in the 1950s, about everyone who owned a duck call

John Taylor

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

Decoy Tips

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

4 Classic Duck Decoy Spreads You Need to Know

While there are no guarantees when it comes to getting ducks to commit to a decoy spread, it

M.D. Johnson

How To Use Long Line Decoy Spreads

Don't be intimidated by all the clips, ropes and decoys; this open water tool is not as tricky

Ken Bailey

Retriever

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

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

How to encourage calm patience in your puppy.

Nathan Ratchford

How to Use a Drone for Dog Training

Advancements in gear have made it easier than ever for retriever trainers.

Tom Dokken

The Guide to Getting It Right with Your Duck Dog

From fit to finish to bring out the best in your retriever.

Scott Haugen

Hunting Tactics

Creek Bottom Woodies

A different kind of timber hole hunt can cause “summer duck” fever.

Jeffrey Miller

Q&A With Champion Snow Goose Hunters

Three-Time Arkansas snow goose hunting champions tell what it takes.

Lynn Burkhead

Tips & Tactics for DIY Spring Snow Goose Hunting

With the light goose conservation season now underway, many bold and brazen waterfowlers are

Chris Ingram

The Complete Guide to Diver Duck Hunting: Part 2 - Building the Decoy Spread

Knowing how to approach these amazing ducks—and how they'll approach your decoys—is critical

Chad Fix

How-To

Want to Kill More Ducks & Geese?

If you're sick of missing, learn these "gun-damentals" to become a dead eye waterfowler.

Foster Bartholow

The Complete Guide to Duck Blind Cooking

Top tips to kill it and grill it in the field.

Jack Hennessy

How to Find the Right Snow Goose Hunting Guide

Here's what you need to know for choosing a proper outfitting operation.

Ryan Barnes

How to Properly Pattern Your Shotgun

Put your loads to paper prior to a hunt to be far more deadly this season.

Scott Haugen

The Guide to Completing the North American Waterfowl Grand Slam

Waterfowl hunting pushes a select few to pursue the ultimate challenge.

David Rearick

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