“mallards”

The fourth quarter of duck season is the toughest time to kill educated, pressured birds. But paying attention to three details and making sensible adjustments can turn tough days into big wins.

Scout, mind the weather, carry the right decoys, remain mobile—there’s a lot a duck hunter must do to be successful. With the right tools and the wisdom to make them all work, you can meet changing conditions all season long.

The author takes advantage of an afternoon break during an Arkansas duck hunt to attempt to make his shotgun fit properly. Don’t lose those included shim kits—they come in handy when your shooting is far from on-point.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently released its “Waterfowl Population Status, 2024” report, and for the first time since 2015 it reflects a rise in numbers.

Apex Ammunition has partnered with some of the industry’s finest to provide one lucky winner with all the right gear for the upcoming waterfowl season.

Hardcore Waterfowl has debuted an ultra-realistic and durable set of full-body mallard decoys, specifically for field hunters.

Federal Ammunition has launched Ultra Steel, a new shotshell line designed specifically for waterfowlers.

Kent Cartridge has announced the launch of Fasteel+ Bayou Blend. This new shotshell is specifically designed for duck hunters as a "Do-It-All Duck Load," combining high-velocity, precision-plated steel shot with advanced corrosion-resistant materials, for lethal patterns and unmatched reliability no matter the conditions.

Spandau Shotguns, a division of SDS Imports, has launched its Spandau S2 Shotgun—a 12-gauge made in four different configurations for turkey, waterfowl and even upland hunters.