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Hunting with a companion brings not only fun, but a second pair of eyes - bettering your chances of capturing birds and remaining safe on your hunt. With a larger amount of ducks, the greater the opportunity; but safety still remains one of the major hunting concerns. Any picture-perfect hunt can become a nightmare if safety isn’t properly observed by both you and your companion. Knowing the main safety tips are crucial. Duck Hunting in a Boat: Major Safety Tips If you are hunting from a boat, you have to remember that you are responsible for obeying all boating laws...

Hunting in and around tidal water comes with an array of interesting opportunities, but there are also more challenges—and risks—involved, requiring detailed planning and expert hunting skills. How much of a role do tides play when planning your duck hunting expedition? Do ducks fly better when tides are incoming or outgoing, and does it really matter? Let’s take a closer look and find some answers. Typically, there is no exact answer regarding hunting success at different tidal phases, as it depends on the hunter’s preferences, weather, surroundings, and other circumstances. There are hunters who prefer a rising tide for the...

There is nothing more exciting than landing the perfect shot after all of your calling, decoy rigging, and patiently waiting, right? However, to land that perfect shot there are several prerequisites. Don’t worry, we’re going to share them with you. They are as follows: Observe ducks, their behavior, favorite places and how different weather patterns affect them. According to veteran duck hunters, ducks are actually a lot smarter and wilier than you might think. Practice calls on a consistent basis and ensure you are doing them realistically. Ensure your decoy bags are roomy and comfortable to carry. You can never...

Duck hunting success depends immensely on weather conditions. Novice hunters will be surprised to hear that a great combination when it comes to duck hunting is actually light rain and wind. Yes, ducks do fly in the rain and wind. Although it may seem strange, duck hunting in the wind, fog, and rain can be a good idea. How to succeed if you can barely see 20ft in front of you? Below, you will see a list of the top tips for duck hunting in the rain, provided by expert hunters who took the time to share their knowledge. We’ll...

Spending all day outside in extremely cold winter weather may not be the most attractive idea to a lot of people, but duck hunters know that these conditions can be some of the very best for bagging more ducks. After all, choosing to only go duck hunting in fair weather is a great way to catch absolutely nothing. On winter days, though, ducks tend to be more active before dawn and in the middle of the afternoon, so if you’re a dedicated hunter you might find yourself hunched down in your blind all day long. But that doesn’t mean that...