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Explore expert waterfowl hunting tips, tactics, and stories from Field & Stream. From early-season geese strategies to advanced decoy setups and late-season hunting techniques, our content covers everything you need to improve your success in the field. Learn how to hunt ducks and geese across different habitats, understand seasonal behavior, and gain insights from experienced hunters to elevate your waterfowl hunting skills.

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Geese on Ice: How to Hunt Honkers In Extremely Cold Weather

By M.D. Johnson— June 13, 2024

It doesn’t matter if you’re hunting cornfields or a half-frozen loafing pond, you’ll need to adjust your strategy when hunting late-season geese

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A D.I.Y. Duck Hunt on Public Land in New Mexico

By T. Edward Nickens— June 13, 2024

Two buddies grind it out on a duck hunt in cowboy-and-alien country

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100 Best Public-Land Hunts: Arkansas

By Scott Bestul— June 13, 2024

Bayou Meto Location: southeast Arkansas Size: 33,832 acres ZIP: 72160 “When you say Bayou Meto, most people think ducks,” Gray”¦

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Duck Paradise: Create a Haven Where Ducks and Geese Feed, Rest, and Roost

By Will Brantley— June 13, 2024

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Duck Paradise: The Flooded Field

By Will Brantley— June 13, 2024

Illustration by Andre Malok “¢ Expert: Tony Vandemore, co-owner and manager of Habitat Flats; manages 2,800 acres of scattered properties”¦

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Fowled Out: One Hunter’s Quest to Shoot Every Legal Waterfowl Species in North America

By Michael R. Shea— June 13, 2024

Last winter, a waterfowl nut from New York traveled to Utah to hunt cinnamon teal and complete his North American Waterfowl Slam

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Duck Paradise: The Perfect Ponds

By Will Brantley— June 13, 2024

Illustration by Andre Malok “¢ Expert: Scott Jasion, small-business owner; manages 85 contiguous acres “¢ Location: Maryland’s Eastern Shore His”¦

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How to Shoot an Etruscan Double

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

Also known as a “Scotch” Double, killing two birds with one shot is an uncommon, but exciting, feat

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Fowl Play: Stop Decoy-Buzzing Bluebills from a Layout Boat

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

Bluebills are built for speed. Here’s how to stop one as it skims the waves

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Fowl Play: Shoot More Snow Geese Over the Decoys

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

Sure, an unplugged gun with a magazine extension gives you an edge. But it takes skill to learn how to make the most of all those shells

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