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Calling

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

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

Speaking & Calling

They have more in common that you might think

Jim James

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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

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Retriever

How to Add a Puppy to Your Pack

How do you know when the time is right to start looking for a new puppy?

Tom Dokken

How to Keep Your Dog Safe in a Vehicle

The biggest danger to your duck dog might be the drive to your destination.

Tony J. Peterson

The Problems with Big Retrievers

The age of the behemoth retriever has mostly passed, which is good news for duck hunters.

Tony J. Peterson

Setting Reasonable Expectations With Your Retriever

How to know if your duck dog is up to the task at hand.

Tom Dokken

Signs of An Unraveling Dog

All hunting and no training make retrievers very dull dogs.

Tom Dokken

Is Pet Insurance Really Worth It?

Should you pay a monthly premium to hedge your bets against a monster medical bill for your

Tony J. Peterson

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Hunting Tactics

The Complete Guide to Diver Duck Hunting: Part 3 – Guns, Loads, and Safety

With the right gear, gun, and safety-minded mentality you'll be ready to appreciate the

Chad Fix

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

The Complete Guide to Diver Duck Hunting: Part 1 - Diver Species and Where to Find Them

Welcome to the wonderful and wild world of diver duck hunting. Learn to chase them and you

Chad Fix

How to Ace Your Afternoon Goose Hunt

Here are several reasons why it's ok to sleep in and hunt geese later in the day.

Chris Ingram

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How-To

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

How to Make, Cook, and Bake with Duck Butter (Rendered Duck Fat)

You can make duck butter with any piece of waterfowl skin.

Jack Hennessy

Why You Suck at Shooting….and How to Fix Your Faults

Let's dump the excuses and go over common shooting mistakes waterfowl hunters make and how to

Foster Bartholow

Why You Suck at Scouting

No matter how good your hide, calling, and decoy set may be, if you haven't done your

Joe Weimer

Kayak Duck Hunting

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

Matt Zvolanek

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