Hunting stimulates the economy, at scale. Both smaller rural communities and the national economy both receive significant influxes of money thanks to the efforts of sportsmen.
When winter rains flood pastures and grainfields, draw ducks in by leaving scattered piles of tall grass or brush for them to get used to. Set up layout blinds, completely camouflaged with grass to match the surrounding cover.
Flocking full-body decoys requires attention to detail and patience and is the perfect off-season decoy project. It is essential to disassemble the decoys to facilitate an even and thorough flocking process.
With a few months of the dreaded ‘off-season’ to go, you might want to start thinking about the next season and preparing for it, as we know the three or four months of downtime really do go by almost as quickly as those few months of season do.
Synonymous with all things mallards in Arkansas, the cathedrals of flooded timber are what dreams are made of. These timber stands are in peril though from years of too much water over too long of periods. What’s being done by Arkansas Fish & Game to protect the flooded timber stands for future generations?
Preparing for your first waterfowl hunt can be daunting- it helps to have buddies who can show you the way but take a look at this article for a few extra tips on how to get ready for the whistling wings and reports of a 12ga on your first duck or goose hunt.
Less nesting habitat means more pressure on those breeding birds for successful hatches, but predator numbers have also been on the rise. How does predation impact nesting and what can be done about it?
