A common mistake for new hunters is not having their dog prepared for the season. They pay a small fortune for a well-bred retriever only to face disappointment when they finally get the dog out in the field. Just like us, the dogs need to be trained in real hunting conditions if you expect them to perform well during an actual hunt.… Continue reading →

Read some publications and you come away thinking duck hunting is the equivalent of brain surgery. Well, after years of hunting, I am here to tell you that is surely not the case. While the sport does present some challenges, such as duck calling and learning to shoot at a moving target, these skills can be mastered over time. The rest of… Continue reading →

Late-season duck hunting is like the final innings of a ball game, where both teams are tired and wary, and not wanting to take any chances or give anything away. But that’s also the beauty of late-season duck hunting, because it gives patient hunters’ one final kick at the can, especially since most of the other hunters will have moved on. There’s… Continue reading →