Duck hunting is all about those few perfect seconds. You can close your eyes and re-live those times when birds suddenly appear and enjoy that excitement when you realize they’re coming in. You always remember when a few notes on the call make them spin and set on the decoys with wings locked and feet down. You can’t forget everytime … Continue reading
Hunting early season waterfowl is tough. Local birds are quick to detect changes on their home turf making good blinds an immediate priority. The urge to migrate is softened by warm weather and plenty of food making the birds less likely to work to a call. And if you’re at all like me, your skills … Continue reading
Opening morning of Duck Season is the single most anticipated event of my year. I’ve hunted with the same core group of guys, at the same spot, since I was 13 years-old. Every year the walk through the aspen tickets, in total darkness, brings back a flurry of memories. Dropping teal and wood ducks with … Continue reading
This website is the complete resource for Waterfowl hunters. They feature awesome videos (http://tinyurl.com/2856568 )of hunts, advice articles about decoys/calls/dogs from pros, and links to great companies for the gear we all beat to hell. I read about this site in DU magazine. You know if DU endorses something then it’s got to be good. At first I found the … Continue reading
Although I’m enjoying a spring of great fishing I’m excited that summer is just around the corner. But I hate hot weather. And I’m not a “beach dude”. The only reason I love summer is because when it’s over…duck season begins. My photos from last season motivate me through the summer to train the dog and get … Continue reading