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In many places the ducks don’t roll in until it’s, well, pretty darn cold, a fact that can leave diehard waterfowlers a might conflicted when the family decides it’s time to head south for a holiday in the sun.

Is the reign of the layout blind coming to an end? More hunters are starting to think educated ducks and geese have learned to spot layout blinds and avoid them.

Contrast is what makes a decoy stand out, due not only to its color but also its size and the shadow it casts.

Waterfowlers love wind. Because birds typically land into it, wind helps to channel ducks and geese in a definitive direction so you can set your spread and hide accordingly. It also moves the decoys, which makes them look more realistic and therefore more likely to fool your quarry.

Rio Ammunition is launching the Give Ducks the Blues Sweepstakes as its way of celebrating waterfowl seasons nationwide.

No hunter relies on good wind quite like the waterfowler. So what do you do when there isn't any?

Waterfowl seasons are just around the corner, and the time to start freshening up your calling is now. Duck Commander is hoping to put a few extra calls on your lanyard this year, as evidenced by the recent launch of the Jase Robertson Pro Series line. Featuring the Hi-Ball, the Tigerwood and the Acrylic, the line is available now.

North America's breeding duck population has taken a slight dip in 2016, but remains well-above the long-term average, according to the annual Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey released by Delta Waterfowl.

Delta Waterfowl researchers have captured some surprising video of coots harassing canvasback ducks and destroying nests.