There’s nothing better than doing your grocery shopping in the wild. While the argument that wild game is easier on the wallet doesn’t quite pan out given the amount of money hunters invest to fill tag, hunting for your meat does offer several benefits over picking up a pack of ground chuck. Nutrition Profile Red […]
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Here are some cheap ways to improve your waterfowl camo this season. Having a good camo pattern is essential for almost any type of hunting whether you’re after big game, turkeys or in the case of this article, waterfowl. We won’t be talking hunting clothing like bibs, hoodies or parkas today. Instead we’ll talk about DIY […]
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Here are the basics of outdoor cooking using a variety of different tools and techniques. Welcome to the wonderful world of outdoor cooking, where some of the greatest meals possible can be created in the backyard, campsite, tailgate parking lot, or backcountry wilderness. It takes some practice and experience, but if you’re brand new to […]
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A good pair of duck hunting waders makes all the difference in waterfowl hunting. When it comes to waterfowl hunting, you can expect to spend a lot of time wading in the water. Because the ducks are rarely going to come into your decoy spread in a dry place. This means a good pair of […]
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Here are a deadly dozen decoy spreads that you can use this fall to fool even the most decoy-shy birds. We hunters tend to fall into a rut when it comes to decoying ducks; we use the same spread week after week with declining results. If weather doesn’t push in new birds consistently, then you’re […]
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The redhead duck is a hunter’s favorite. Here’s everything you need to know about this beautiful waterfowl. Redheads can be found in virtually every flyway of North America making them a favorite of hunters and birding enthusiasts everywhere. They have some of the most beautiful plumage of any waterfowl out there, even in its simplicity […]
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Here are some of the best duck hunting boats you can buy. Finding the best boat for duck hunting can be a real challenge. The market is saturated with options for both the serious and the casual waterfowl hunter. So, what should you buy? Are you looking for something that can serve double duty as a fishing boat? […]
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Welcome to waterfowl season. Duck hunters take a lot of shapes and forms, but they’ve all got one thing in common: an affinity for one of the funnest, most fast-paced, target-rich wingshooting opportunities that North America can offer. When early teal season comes around, it’s all systems go. Waterfowlers rival the most dedicated whitetail or […]
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These are some of the best duck hunting guns on the market today. Waterfowl hunting seasons are in full swing in most parts of the country and if you’ve put off purchasing a new gun, you may be missing out on all the fun with your buddies. A good duck gun should be durable, weather-resistant, […]
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Get ready to learn a little more about one of our favorite game birds, the cinnamon teal. The Anas cyanoptera or cinnamon teal is one of the most easily recognized waterfowl species in North America, but not everyone gets to see it. Living, breeding, and migrating mostly in the west-central and western half of the […]
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