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Happy Duck Stamp Day

Federal duck stamps go on sale today and, while competition for the winning artwork is always fierce, I think Joe Hautman's woodie drake is as pretty as they come. Therefore there's no better year than this to join a growing waterfowl conservation tradition: buying not just one, but two duck stamps. I like to frame one stamp, and tuck my signed stamp (the one I hunted with) inside my duck journal as a memento.

Meet RoboDuck: Duck's Bill Repaired with Wire Mesh

The injury was horrific—when the mallard was rescued by a local New Zealand SPCA, the lower half of its bill was completely torn off and broken, leaving its tongue dangling through a hole under its chin.

Fight Invasive Species: Wash Your Duck Dog

Here's a photo of me doing my best, apparently, to prevent the spread of invasive species. You see, the non-profit conservation group Wildlife Forever (WF) has launched a campaign encouraging duck hunters to wash their dogs, lest our furry mutts spread invasive aquatic species such as the dreaded zebra mussel.

What Happened to this Mallard?

My friends and I had a pretty good duck hunt last week, and all returned home with fat mallards to eat. However, as I was preparing to pluck one of the birds, I noticed something odd: Its left foot had a split running through a digit and extending partially into the webbing.

The Man Who Changed a Tire in My Decoy Spread

It was an oddly warm January day on the Eastern Shore—in fact there were gnats in the air—but after a long, mid-day lull, the geese were back on the move.

The Pros and Cons of an Over/Under for Ducks

Kyle Wintersteen has been mulling the thought of swapping his autoloader out for an over/under. Follow along as he discusses the potential pros and cons of such a move.

First Look: Heybo Outdoors Flyway Outerwear

The Flyway series, from Heybo Outdoors, is designed for the waterfowler encountering extreme conditions.

Browning Wicked Wing Waterfowl Ammunition Now Shipping

As waterfowl seasons have begun to open across the country, Browning Ammunition is offering hunters another ammunition option for their excursions afield.

Delta Waterfowl Partners with Gundog Grind Coffee

This will provide money from purchases of Delta Waterfowl Medium Roast directly to The Duck Hunters Organization, helping Delta deliver on its mission to produce ducks and secure the future of waterfowl hunting in North America.

Avian-X Introduces Teal Decoy 6-Packs

Avian-X Topflight Teal Decoys, available in Blue-winged Teal, Green-winged Teal or Early Season Teal packs, let hunters target a specific species or hunt mixed flocks of ducks in early season plumage.

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