News

The waterfowl world is constantly evolving. From new patterns of species behavior, to important policy changes affecting things behind the scenes. Our expert team of hunters and editorialists are here to bring you the latest updates and recommendations in this ever changing landscape.

Trending News

The Hunt for “Quill Lake Geese”

A great hunt becomes an amazing hunt when a special bird comes along; usually in the form of a band, and sometimes as a hybrid or a color-morph bird, such as the birds we refer to as ‘quills’. Every now and then the stars align and you find a target bird to hunt, but even rarer is the hunt where the opportunity to put more than one special bird down occurs.

Manitoba Lottery

Manitoba likely will pass a bill limiting DIY hunting opportunities to freelancers from the United States by restricting the number of licenses available to them through a lottery draw system.

One Million Ducks

Adding 1 million ducks annually to each fall flight is the Delta Waterfowl Foundation’s latest and biggest effort. This is a campaign promise that waterfowlers can support. 

Lake Seminole Canvasbacks

Opening the eyes for waterfowl hunters everywhere to not discount Georgia duck hunting in their quest for a canvasback drake.

Breaking News: Bird Flu Update and Cholera Situations

The bird flu wasn’t just a problem of Spring 2022, as it continues to kill both wild and domestic birds across the country and continent into Fall 2022 - and Cholera is making an appearance as well. Ryan Barnes for Split Reed with a breaking news update.

Waterfowl Shotgun Ban Bill

This bill could land your waterfowl shotgun on a banned list.

Conservation

GUNNER Saskatoon Color Gives Back to Ducks Unlimited

Disclosure: The article may contain affiliate links that may result in a commission at no additional cost to the reader.  GUNNER, a beloved brand by...
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Conservation Spotlight: Ducks Unlimited LEGO® Mallard

Ducks Unlimited, an organization critical to waterfowl conservation just announced its newest project, the LEGO® mallard design. This full-sized mallard was designed by Ducks...

Knowledge is Power: Waterfowl Research

Waterfowlers truly enjoy putting special trinkets of metal on our lanyards that we are lucky enough to find on ducks or geese that we...

Creating the Perfect Duck Impoundment: Designing an Ideal Waterfowl Habitat

Imagine a tranquil expanse of wetlands, carefully designed and meticulously maintained, teeming with vibrant waterfowl. Going beyond a simple duck pond, this is the...

Economic Impacts of Waterfowl Hunting

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.

The Initiative of the Osage Basin

The private part of the puzzle in land management is as difficult as public land. With all of the focus falling on the public land. Groups like Osage Basin Wetlands have come together in effort to help landowners do more for their habitat.

Goose Nest Identification and Nesting Box Construction

 Learn about the importance of identifying goose nests and constructing nesting boxes to protect goose eggs and ensure the preservation of their population.