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2021 Pacific Flyway Duck Hunting Forecast

October 7, 2021   |  The Duck Blog

Our final Duck Hunting Nation roundup focuses on the Pacific Flyway, which features some of waterfowling’s bucket-list hunting spots . We’ve updated each state’s page with license costs, links to current regulations, and other vital information. Alaska The Last Frontier is a premier waterfowl hunting state, and its Duck Hunting...

2021 Atlantic Flyway Duck Hunting Forecast

September 30, 2021   |  The Duck Blog

Our third Duck Hunting Nation roundup centers on the Atlantic Flyway. From Eastern Shore honkers to mottled ducks in Florida, the region offers perhaps unmatched variety for waterfowlers . Despite recent challenges, the flyway continues to produce solid hunting opportunities. We’ve updated each state’s page with license costs, links to...

2021 Central Flyway Duck Hunting Forecast

September 23, 2021   |  The Duck Blog

Our second Duck Hunting Nation roundup covers the broad vistas of the Central Flyway. From huge flocks of mallards and geese whirling over heartland grain fields to endless lines of redheads and pintails near the Gulf, this flyway offers unlimited potential. We’ve updated each state’s page with license costs, links...

2021 Mississippi Flyway Duck Hunting Forecast

September 16, 2021   |  The Duck Blog

Our first 2021 Duck Hunting Nation roundup covers the waterfowl-rich Mississippi Flyway. Stretching from the dark waters of Lake Superior through the famed Mississippi Delta and points south, this tradition-rich flyway features some of the country’s best duck and goose hunting opportunities. We’ve updated each state’s page with license costs,...

The Early-Season Goose Shuffle (and Backup Plans)

September 9, 2021   |  The Duck Blog

Geese have a wry sense of humor. Don’t believe me? What else explains the preseason switcheroo? After monitoring local Canada geese locked into consistent patterns for weeks during late summer, many waterfowlers view opening day as a potential slam-dunk. Then those seemingly predictable neighborhood honkers might switch routines and locations...

Prairie Drought Leads to Reduced Fall Duck Flight

September 2, 2021   |  The Duck Blog

After years of mostly good news, waterfowlers now face a tough reality: Poor breeding conditions in the drought-stricken prairie pothole region have led to decreased duck production, likely resulting in a smaller fall flight than hunters have seen in years. “This is a unique year in that the prairie pothole...

Dr. Duck's Summer Gear Guide

August 23, 2021   |  The Duck Blog

The thermometer might say 90, but it's still time to gear up for duck season. In this video, Dennis "Dr. Duck" Loosier and Billy Campbell, the co-hosts of Federal Premium's Black Cloud on Realtree 365 , discuss their favorite stuff. Top picks include: Allure Decoys , which feature a paint...

Will Duck Hunters Be Able to Find Ammo This Fall?

July 29, 2021   |  The Duck Blog

COVID-19 has brought many changes to our lives, including a particularly troubling problem for duck hunters: an ammo shortage. Now, waterfowlers wonder if that might cause headaches this fall. The answer is complicated, but industry insiders say there’s reason for optimism. Throughout most of 2020, manufacturers of firearms and ammo...

The 5 Guns Every Outdoorsman Needs

July 13, 2021   |  From Articles

If you’re like me, you’d own 20 or more rifles, shotguns, and handguns, however many you could afford. But truth is, to have a blast shooting targets and hunting every species of bird and animal across America, you really only need five firearms. And those are the ones we’re talking...

Duck Numbers Down Due to Prairie Drought

June 24, 2021   |  The Duck Blog

Drought has hit much of the Prairie Pothole Region, and the dry conditions will likely affect duck production in 2021. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s May water index was down 80 percent from the previous year and almost 68 percent lower than the long-term (1948 through 2020) average...

Essential Off-Season Duck Hunting Projects

May 27, 2021   |  The Duck Blog

The off-season might seem long and dreary, but hardcore waterfowlers know it offers them precious time to prepare for the next campaign. In fact, preseason to-do lists often seem so daunting that hunters don’t know where to start. Here’s how several high-profile duck and goose nuts spend their “down” months...

Delta Waterfowl’s Hen Houses Thwart Predators, Boost Nesting Success

April 29, 2021   |  The Duck Blog

Nesting mallards have it tough, but Delta Waterfowl ’s hen house program has been making their lives easier and boosting production for decades. In fact, by 2022, the group will have almost 10,000 hen houses available for ducks, which could produce about 45,000 ducklings. “When you look at the landscapes...

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