Joe Balog

Joe Balog was born and raised on the Great Lakes, where he's earned a living as a charter boat captain, pro bass fisherman and outdoor communicator. As waterfowl editor for Realtree.com, Balog was bitten by the duck bug while hunting the world famous St. Clair Flats. Between duck hunting, fishing, and dog training, Balog spends some 300 days a year on the water.

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New Equipment Update: A Talon Truly for Hunting

October 15, 2015 | The Duck Blog

Several weeks ago, I gave you some insight on a new product that will really come in handy for many waterfowlers. While shallow-water anchors were once only a mainstay for serious saltwater flats fishermen, we’re seeing major advantages to their use in other markets, including duck hunting. Our initial review...

Essential Waterfowl Recipes: Rendered Breasts

October 12, 2015 | The Duck Blog

Late this summer, we took a look at a fool-proof way to use up left-over ducks in the freezer, by creating a great summer sausage to take to the blind. Now that the waterfowl season is in full-swing in many parts of North America, and just around the corner in...

Bass Pro Shops Helps Fund DU Efforts

October 8, 2015 | The Duck Blog

Conservation is a key ingredient to the waterfowl world. As reported here often, without groups like Ducks Unlimited and Delta Waterfowl, I highly doubt we’d have such continued strong fall flights. Conserving wetland habitat is a key ingredient to the program, and no group has done more for that effort...

Verizon Drops Outdoor Channel

October 5, 2015 | The Duck Blog

Recently, the world of Outdoor Television programming was rocked by the announcement that Verizon has dropped all programming by the Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks, including the Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel. Such a move leaves virtually no true outdoor programming for Verizon subscribers. For some time, the Outdoor Channel has...

Three Expert Tips for a Successful Duck Opener

October 1, 2015 | The Duck Blog

Throughout my duck-hunting life, my first hunts of the year have always been solo. I stick to this plan for two reasons: first, it allows me to take in another year with just my dog by my side, quietly, the way God intended. Secondly, I’d be too embarrassed to take...

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