Over the years, I've learned that waterfowl hunting is one of the most demanding and rewarding outdoor activities you can undertake. The right clothing is crucial to ensure both your comfort and success in the field. From camo patterns to weather-resistant materials, your gear can make or break your hunt. In this guide, I'll share insights on the essential clothing items for waterfowl hunting, so you can be well-prepared for your next adventure.

Don't Miss The Excellent Waterfowl Hunting Opportunities Florida Has To Offer

Biologists say up to 25 percent of the Atlantic Flyway duck population winters in Florida: somewhere between 2 million and 4 million birds.

All Waterfowl Waders Are Not Created Equal Get The Right Pair For Your Style Of Hunting

Aside from a shotgun and nontoxic shot, waders are the most important tool in a waterfowler’s arsenal.

Find That Waterfowl Honeyhole On Public Land

We were hunting woodcock and ruffed grouse when we stumbled onto two dozen mallards loafing away the day in a beaver pond.

Some days, ducks are suckers for a call … almost any call. On other days, even world champion duck callers can’t get them to even turn their heads. Yet calling is an important and intriguing part of waterfowl hunting. It’s a skill that takes a hunting lifetime to master. And if you ask the best, they’ll all say, “I could always be better.”

After enduring months of hunting pressure on sprawling lakes, bays and sounds, there’s nothing a late-season duck wants more than a quiet, secluded spot to hide out. Small, neglected potholes and ponds are magnets for January ducks and hotspots for the hunter who takes the time to locate these gems.

Many of the people who buy a federal Duck Stamp probably don’t realize how important this conservation program has been to the healthy duck and goose populations we now enjoy across the United States and Canada.

With duck populations at the peak of long-term averages, expectations for every hunt are always high. The reality is, even when ducks are plentiful, hunts can fall short of expectations. And it may be due to the fact that hunters are making one of the four mistakes outlined below. However, the good news is, these blunders can be easily fixed.

For the first time in the northern hunting region history, Wisconsin decided to hold an experimental early teal season.