AmericanHunter.org's Top 25 Ducks (Part III)
Part of the allure of hunting North American waterfowl is the sheer diversity of species. But which of those species stands out above the rest? Kyle Wintersteen believes he's devised a way to determine the continent's "best" duck. Time to name the top 10.
Is It Safe to Hunt in Mexico? (Part 1)
NRA's John Zent faces the foremost question on the minds of Americans contemplating a hunt in Mexico.
Why Do Mallards Nest in Town?
What would drive a duck to nest in the middle of a town? Kyle Wintersteen explains.
Delta Waterfowl's Duck Cam Returns for Spring
As part of its annual spring-nesting research, Delta Waterfowl positioned "Duck Cams" last year at various waterfowl nests. The organization has brought back the camera for 2014.
What the Big Waterfowl Survey Numbers Tell Us about This Year’s Duck Season
Can we assume that an estimated eight percent jump in breeding ducks means we'll all see more birds at our blinds come fall?
Duck Numbers Up 8 Percent, Break Record
Feel free to get excited, waterfowlers. With just two months until early teal seasons open, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s annual population survey indicates that the duck population is looking good.
Flush to Retrieve
There are certain dog trainers who discourage their retrievers from flushing birds. That sounds like the waste of good potential to Ron Spomer.
Will Fall-Like Weather Provide Early Duck Push?
Unseasonably cool August weather begs an important question: Will we get an early push of ducks?
Boom Time for Waterfowlers
The Prairie Pothole region, the famous “duck factory” from South Dakota to the prairie parklands of Alberta, has been blessed with abundant snowmelt and rain for several years. That means wetlands are staying wet, ensuring an abundance of ground critical to successful duck nesting. All of this equals one thing …
Species-Specific Excuses for Missing Birds
Kyle Wintersteen has learned to deal with missing birds—particularly when witnesses are present—through a fail-proof coping mechanism: excuses, and lots of them. So, here are a few species-specific suggestions to help you save face this season.
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