The right decoy strategy can turn a mediocre hunt into a productive one. But creating a convincing spread isn’t always easy, especially if the elements are working against you. If you’re planning a guided duck hunting trip, use these eight decoy strategies to pull in more ducks.

1. Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Realism One thing experts can all agree on is that… Continue reading →

Big is not always better, especially when it comes to duck hunting. When duck season opens, many of the large hot spots are absolutely packed with hunters. If you do not get there early enough, you are pretty much out of luck. Another problem is that eventually, the waterfowl wise up and avoid these areas as the season progresses. So where… Continue reading →

Gadwall or gray ducks, provide a love/hate relationship for many hunters. In recent years, the population of gadwalls has increased, providing hunters across the country with more and more gray duck hunting opportunities. However, the behavior of the gray duck is unlike that of virtually any other waterfowl, so it can both confuse and frustrate anyone new to the species.

Gray… Continue reading →