Category: Duck Hunting

Duck hunting is an amazing pursuit and there is good reason, it can quickly become a treasured hobby for many of those who give it a try. On this episode I talk about my top 10 reasons you should hunt ducks!

Take Aways

• There is nothing like duck hunting, and there are few pursuits that can be done as many ways as duck hunting. It is a fun, versatile, and rewarding experience.
• If you do not like deer hunting there is a very good chance you will adore waterfowl hunting. It is an active and interactive style of hunting that is not boring and often has a lot of action.
• Ducks come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. And you can hunt more than one at the same time. There is so much variety that for everything you might not like, there are many more things you can find to thoroughly enjoy.
• Some people say duck hunting is too expensive to get started in, but that is because you are thinking about it like a lone hunter. This is a team sport. If you have three people that share in getting the necessary equipment, it can be cheaper than most types of hunting.
• Hunting on the water at dawn is one of the most beautiful experiences in all of creation. This is a wonderful way to enjoy being outside!
• Listen to the episode to hear the top 10 reasons to hunt ducks.

Do all ducks leave for the winter, or can you still have success up until the last day of the hunting season? My answer for this question is “it depends”, so listen to this episode for more. I also share some late season waterfowl hunting tactics, and a very important warning.

Should you use the same ammunition for head shots vs. body shots in waterfowl hunting? That may sound like a strange question, but it is a real topic, and the focus of this episode. 

How do you find wounded ducks? On this episode I share tips to wound fewer birds and to quickly find and recover more of the birds that you do wound. This episode is sponsored by Midwest Gun Works, use the code NHG25 at checkout to get free shipping on your first order at www.MidwestGunWorks.com, some exclusions apply, see website for details.

Can and should you hunt ducks in the rain? On this episode I share tips on how to do it safer and more effectively. This episode is sponsored by Midwest Gun Works, use the code NHG25 at checkout to get free shipping on your first order at www.MidwestGunWorks.com, some exclusions apply, see website for details.

If you have spent much time waterfowl hunting, I think it’s likely that you have heard or believed a lie at some point. In this episode I drill down into what I think the biggest lie in waterfowl hunting is, and how you can change your thinking to take more birds and save more money.

Calling is one of the core components to duck hunting and on this episode, I give an entry level strategic overview of calling for new hunters to help you get into the woods and take your first birds. This episode is sponsored by Midwest Gun Works, use the code NHG25 at checkout to get free shipping on your first order at www.MidwestGunWorks.com, some exclusions apply, see website for details. Here is the link to the duck calling video I referenced in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DxRdfkanfE