“Tag: Duck”

During the off-season, I often find myself drawn to any remaining local mallards.

A torn achilles tendon was supposed to sideline Kyle Wintersteen for the entirety of duck season. His friends didn't accept that diagnosis.

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.

The new 2018-19 Federal Duck Stamp is now available for purchase online, at many sporting goods and retail stores, and some post offices and national wildlife refuges.

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.

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 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.

When Captain Bob Wetherald, owner of the Mid River Guide Service, invites me to go hunting, I drop everything. He's arguably the Potomac River's best seaduck and diver guide, and the spread of smoked duck breast and spirits he puts out for the post-hunt social hour are alone worth the trip.

Just in time for the prime migration, our guy caught up with Duck Commander general manager Justin Martin to learn the tricks the pros use to fill their straps.