When many of us started hunting ducks and geese, we might have had a father, uncle, or someone else with experience teach us the ropes. If not, a magazine article or book may have been a source of information on tactics. Either way, one of the fundamentals of waterfowling everyone learns quickly is decoy placement.
Category: Tactics & Tips
The Battle Beast’s Tale
I remember the first day that I brought my new 6X12 single axle enclosed cargo trailer home. I thought to myself…man this thing is HUGE! I could… Read more “The Battle Beast’s Tale”
How to Win Friends and Gain Permission
I am cursed by not owning thousands of acres of hunting land. I am blessed with the ability to gain friends who do have thousands of acres… Read more “How to Win Friends and Gain Permission”
Get Your Scout On!
The greatest lesson that I have learned over the last 10 years in waterfowling is that you can NEVER scout too much. I have never found too… Read more “Get Your Scout On!”
Some of the Odds and Ends of Waterfowling
Some Odds and Ends of Waterfowling Duck and goose hunting, perhaps more than another other kind of hunting, is an equipment intensive sport. From massive decoy spreads,… Read more “Some of the Odds and Ends of Waterfowling”
Applying Raffia Grass to a Layout Blind
Last year I wrote an article explaining 2 tricks that a friend showed me to speed things up at the start of a hunt. He used raffia… Read more “Applying Raffia Grass to a Layout Blind”
You buying decoys yet?
In under 3 months I will be hunting again. I had better get ready, are you getting ready? I have been puttering in my basement checking out… Read more “You buying decoys yet?”
What to Bring for Spring
As I am sitting down after long day of work, my mind is drawn to the opening of the Spring 2016 Snow Goose Season. Perhaps it’s that… Read more “What to Bring for Spring”
Field Tip – A Rake and Rafia
Let me set the scene, it is 1 hour before legal shoot time on the morning of your hunt. You finally meet up with the lads on… Read more “Field Tip – A Rake and Rafia”
Waterfowl Essentials – Goose Flag
It seems that when one looks hard for hunting gear, you will run into some of the most bizarre items or ideas. I think the goose hat… Read more “Waterfowl Essentials – Goose Flag”