Duck hunting is straight-up, tons of fun. But from the outside looking in, it can appear like you need piles of gear, a boat, and a retriever to even get started. There are, for sure, some absolute duck-hunting necessities. But many other items fall under either “nice to have” or “will eventually have” once you …
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From poorly placed decoy spreads to misidentification of birds, there’s a lot of room for error when hunting waterfowl. Like any hunting, there’s usually a good amount of experience to gain before becoming proficient at it. That requires time. Blunders are part of the waterfowl hunting journey! Here are some of the biggest mistakes in …
Tennessee is calling you! Depending on where you are in the state, Tennessee duck hunting is some of the best waterfowling you’ll experience along the Mississippi Flyway. From mallards to pintails, when you come to the Volunteer State, you’ll find a range of all your favorite ducks. But before you do that you should understand …
The best ammunition and chokes for duck hunting usually come down to the species you’re hunting and the style of waterfowl hunting you’re doing. It’s about picking the right choke and ammunition combination for the job at hand. After gaining experience with different duck species and hunting scenarios, you’ll crush those bag limits like a …
Duck feed? Citrus fruits? Leafy greens? Ever wondered what wild ducks eat when they dunk their faces into the water or completely dive under the surface? Beyond chunks of bread thrown out at the local park (read here why this is actually dangerous), a good majority of us probably don’t give much thought to what …
Many recreational opportunities exist on the 20-mile long, Reelfoot Lake. But for duck hunters looking to fill their limits under the Mississippi Flyway, the big draw are the ducks! As the only naturally occurring lake in the state, this unique northwestern Tennessee gem is home to a dizzying array of waterfowl. With tons of birds …
At HD Guide Service, we believe there is only one thing better than hunting duck: eating duck! There are hundreds of ways to cook it, but we will focus solely on cooking the breast in this post. Here are a couple of amazing duck recipes that are becoming some of our favorites. Duck tends to …
For some of us, the fun factor of duck hunting safety is right up there with watching your fingernails grow. Didn’t we leave that behind in hunter education? Right, we get it. But between firearms, water, and small boats there is a lot that could go wrong. When the excitement of waterfowl hunting seasons hit, …
Today’s duck decoys give waterfowl hunters an incredible edge compared to the decoys our grandparents used. From modern calls to motorized decoys, it seems as if there is a new product coming out every day to help hunters harvest more ducks and geese. This was not always the case, however. Waterfowl Hunting- How Did It …
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