2W Outfitters

From early teal to spring snows, from Texas to Arkansas, these guys are always chasing birds. A group of folks whose mindset is to put clients on unforgettable hunts and show them a good time in and out of the field. 2W Outfitters is built on drive and success.

What makes Split Reed Articles any Different?

With all the “clickbait” and generic style articles out there, what makes our articles any different? And why should our audience care about reading them?

Women in Waterfowl: Sisterhood of the Hunt

Coolers, calls, camo, and connections. Laurel York and Jaycey Stone, two best friends who found common ground through their shared faith and a newfound addiction to waterfowl hunting. The pair saw a need for a program to support and equip other women and girls with a true interest in waterfowl hunting, and to reverse the stigma surrounding females in the sport.

Avian Botulism

The photos and scenarios of waterfowl dying off in the hundreds and thousands in historically significant habitat can be startling and often go by the name of Avian Botulism, and cholera. How do conservationists make an impact in preventing this and how does it impact the overall health of the population?

Sandhill Sliders

Another Split Reed original Sandhill Crane recipe, brought to you by Traeger.

Duck, Duck, Corn

Hunting corn can be different in different parts of the country. Flatland Flyways, a place known for amazing lodge life and out of this world hunting, has had much success with its methods. Alex Russo, owner and head guide for FF gives us some insight into how he and his team operate for ducks in the South Dakota cornfields.

Kill ’em Dead, with Browning’s Wicked Blend

Brownings Wicked Blend brings hard-hitting, clean-burning, bird-killing efficacy to your hunt.

Split Reed Spotlight: Shawn Stahl

Contest-calling champions are few and far between. This is some of the story behind Shawn Stahl, a man who can speak goose.

In The Heart of Lake Michigan

A hunt that is a bucket list experience for many waterfowlers, and is about as deadly and dangerous as any. Divers on Lake Michigan. It is a storied experience that holds local legend and great mystery and appeal to the rest of us.

Strait Lake

Shrouded in Arkansas green timber and wrapped in wonder. The sunrise begins to stream through the cathedral spires as the growing wind rustles the bare branches above. With it, flashes of greenheads and dangling orange feet descend to the calls from “lonely hens” below. You are here, at the right place and at the right time, because of the work and history that make it possible. Strait Lake Lodge.

Hunting tips, tasty recipes, and more - Explore Duck Camp Dinners!

A refuge filled with gunpowder, tall tales, and boudin; this series will explore what it means to cook recipes from the “swamp floor pantry”, and explore Louisiana’s rich, complicated history with the outdoors.