Waterfowl Archives - Split Reed

Shotguns

With the recent resurgence of sub-gauge shotguns in waterfowl hunting, hunters are often torn between the old reliable 12-gauge...

Max Inchausti - February 4, 2026

Shotguns

Waterfowl shotguns have to work in the worst weather. They need to put heavy loads on target through rain,...

Phil Bourjaily - January 23, 2026

Gear

Regardless of how hard you try, once duck season is here, your truck quickly starts looking more like a...

Zach Rutledge - December 31, 2025

Gear

Having the right gear for every hunting situation you encounter can be difficult. As serious gear junkies ourselves, we...

Brenden Gallagher - December 9, 2025

Articles

In case you are a little behind on some of your prep for duck season here are a few tips, tricks and gear choices to help get you dialed in.

Brenden Gallagher - November 4, 2025

Goose Hunting

Goose bands are a critical part of conservation. Pioneered by the great Jack Miner, bands tell a story about...

Max Inchausti - September 29, 2025

Articles

For the seasoned duck hunter, early season teal hunting can’t come soon enough. The opener signals the annual kick-off...

Max Inchausti - August 25, 2025

Bird Species

Argentina is a popular destination for duck hunters. It offers abundant opportunities and the chance to shoot new species....

Max Inchausti - June 18, 2025

Tips

The time has come. The time for extended magazines, muddy fields, little to no sleep, and the shrieking sound...

Corey Mulhair - March 6, 2025

Articles

Eurasian wigeon, or Euros for short, are a species of European waterfowl found breeding in the northern Paleartice regions...

Scott Haugen - February 11, 2025

Articles

The firearms industry gathers every January in Las Vegas at SHOT Show. Over the course of four days in...

Phil Bourjaily - January 24, 2025

Articles

Late season waterfowling sees the worst weather and the best days of the year. My favorite hunt ever at...

Phil Bourjaily - January 20, 2025