How to Build a Better Wood Duck Box

Few ducks are as beautiful in plumage and flight as the wood duck. Though sparsely encountered by hunters after the first cold snap, there's another way to enjoy this particular bird—by building wood duck boxes. Through perfecting its assembly, you can observe, appreciate and give back to arguably North America’s most beautiful bird.

Home Intruder Turns Out to Be Hen Wood Duck

Melinda Costanzo of North Reading, Mass., was sleeping in on a Saturday morning when loud noises downstairs awakened her. It didn't turn out to be quite what she thought.

Video: Woodie Ducklings Jump From the Nest

California Waterfowl board member and long-time volunteer Jay Goble shot this tremendous video of wood ducklings (or is it wood duck ducklings?) plopping from their nest for the first time. I don't normally use the word "cute," but friends, this is one cute video.

New Shotguns for 2013

We all deal with the off-season in different ways. Some people bum around in a state of depression. Others extend their seasons by building wood duck boxes, erecting duck blinds, giving the bird dog a refresher course and shooting a clay or two. Another coping method is going to a gun store and ogling the new shotguns. Here are but a few examples of new models you'll be checking out in 2013.

How to Tie Flies with Pheasant Tails

Wingshooting and fly-fishing go more hand-in-hand than is readily apparent. Let Kyle Wintersteen explain why.

Benelli Conservation Initiative for California Waterfowl

As part of Benelli's ongoing partnerships with wildlife conservation groups to help save wild habitat and expand wildlife populations, the company has begun work with the California Waterfowl Association (CWA) to raise funds for the organization's new and existing conservation initiatives.

2019-20 Federal Duck Stamp Theme Celebrates Waterfowl Hunting Heritage

The USFWS announced the theme "celebrating our waterfowl hunting heritage," for the 2019-20 Federal Duck Stamp contest. Artists will be required to include in their entry one or more visual elements that reflect the contributions waterfowl hunters make to habitat conservation.

The Dream Six-Duck Limit

I've been asked numerous times to name my favorite duck,but for the life of me I can't pick just one.

The Advantage of Hunting from Crutches

Against his doctor's orders, Kyle Wintersteen went duck hunting last weekend—crutches and all. How did things go? Read on and find out.

Moose Falls Into Well, Stops Water Flow

Everyone's run into faulty pipes before—but not quite like this.

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