The famous Honey Brake Lodge, in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, is an experience. But the world-class duck hunting it offers doesn't happen by accident. Here, the Honey Brake staff takes you through their preparations for opening week. Then, Tyler Jordan enjoys a memorable hunt. Check it out. Honey Brake on Realtree...
Dennis "Dr. Duck" Loosier uses a low-impact approach to scouting public timber, especially during out-of-state hunts. The result? Undisturbed ducks and happier hunters. Here's how he does it. Black Cloud on Realtree 365: Dr. Duck on Scouting Public Timber — Don't Be That Guy Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars...
Watching the greenhead descend into a timber hole, air ripping through his primary feathers, you’d almost believe you’re snugged against a tupelo tree, waiting to call the shot. But you’re not in the marsh. You’re on your phone, sneaking a little of the boss’s time in your office to watch...
Date: Dec. 3 Location: middle to southern portions of the flyway Overview Since waterfowl seasons began in northern portions of the Central Flyway, cold temps and a delayed crop harvest have been the most influential factors affecting the migration. Now that waterfowl season will close soon in parts of the...
It's the Super Bowl of duck hunting: opening weekend in Arkansas. Dennis and Billy are hard at work finding ducks. However, competition and a misstep in the dark complicate matters. Check it out. Black Cloud on Realtree 365: Arkansas Wrong Turn Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Produced By: Realtree...
Dennis and Billy are at it again. In the fourth episode of Realtree 365's Black Cloud , they've found a boatload of greenheads on public land. But they need to use creative sleeping arrangements to make sure they get to the hole first. Check it out. Black Cloud on Realtree...
We were running late, and I blamed the rock pile. While glassing from the town road the previous night, that cobbled mound of stones had seemed so conspicuous — like a beacon marking the perfect setup spot for what promised to be a bang-up mallard and honker shoot in a...
Waterfowl hunters love gear. Just take a walk through the decoy maze in our garage for proof. But it can be tough to know what we want for Christmas — especially this time of year, when we're usually in the blind. But we've got you covered. Check out this great...
Northern areas have experienced unseasonably early winter weather, and waterfowlers in mid-flyway and Southern states are reaping the benefits. Here, the experts at Delta Waterfowl tell you where the action is hot. Click here for more Realtree waterfowl hunting content. And check us out on Facebook .
There are two types of duck hunters : those who have experienced a lights-out flooded timber shoot for greenheads and the rest of us. Do it once and you’re addicted. A quick limit leaves you wanting more, and wanting to do it again. Getting skunked also leaves you wanting to...
In the third episode of Black Cloud , Dennis and Billy head south to keep pace with the migration. Hard scouting and a decisive move lead to a great mallard morning — and some bling. Check it out. Black Cloud on Realtree 365: Migration Heads South Rating: 4.5 out of...
Editor's note: This blog originally appeared Oct. 29, 2016, on Realtree.com. Sometimes, duck season can turn sour. Months of pre-season planning, shooting and calling practice culminate in a huge thud instead of a breakout year. And after a while, you hit the snooze button more often or question whether hunting...
