North America has 4 distinct regions for duck hunting. These regions are called flyways. learn more about each flyway here.
As has been in the past, mallards were the most prevalent duck bagged by hunters in the United States, with approximately 4.9 million birds harvested. Other dominant species this year were green-winged teal, with almost two million birds harvested, and gadwall, with nearly 1.5 million harvested.
Terms commonly used in duck hunting defined
Late season duck hunting could be the best hunting of the year. Slob hunters, sky busters, and other miscreants have moved on to other endeavors and ducks that haven’t traveled further south become somewhat patternable.
Some basic down and dirty quick tips for the new duck hunter. Some basics that every waterfowl hunter should know.
While never a stranger to improvisational construction techniques, my duck hunting is now done with a minimalist approach. No mallard mansions or even boat blinds for me, thank you. I prefer sneaking into an area by canoe or kayak.