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WHAT SHELL ARE YOU SHOOTING?
As season quickly approaches, we’re curious—what shell are you going to be stuffing into the blind bag? After hunting with the HEVI X, we can safely say it will be making more than a few appearances in our blinds.
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Our in-house calling expert (at least that's what he calls himself) Ryan Barnes shares some helpful tips as we head into the start of goose season! Some really valuable stuff here for the beginner and even the season vet who wants a little tune-up!
While not all numbers are look bright, there’s a positive outlook on this year’s duck season.
Despite an early drought and some species still struggling, overall duck numbers are on the rise.
Year of the Wigeon!? The numbers survey is here and is looking..not bad! Many species are seeing a nice increase over 2023, but none more than the American Wigeon, many waterfowlers guilty pleasure duck! We will gladly take a bunch of cotton tops hitting our spread this year! How's your favorite duck looking?
IT’S HAPPENING!
Early goose season is here and birds are hitting the dirt. A recent article on WILDFOWL digital written by Corey Mulhair, who clearly knows what he’s talking about based on the line of birds in the photo, gives tips and tactics on how to have success on these big early season birds. You can read the article at wildfowlmag.com
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💦 Dive Bomb Industries' 100% waterproof Dry Line Bags are a must-have as you hit the marsh or field this season! From cases and shell pouches to backpacks, dry bags, duffel bags, and coolers, keep your gear clean, dry, and protected in any environment!
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Make sure your dog has the right gear for this fall!
Make Sure Your Retriever is Geared Up This Fall With WILDFOWL's Top Choices for Dogs
IT’S ALMOST HERE!
Early goose season is just a few weeks away in some states. So we want to know, who is going to make the most of the seemingly band-filled and high action early goose season?
Ready to really get after it this season? One of the best ways to better your chances in the marsh is to buy a boat, or upgrade the motor. Here are our tips for the best new boats and motors for 2024.
WILDFOWL's Guide to the Best Boats and Motors of the Year
TOUGHEST DUCK GUNS PART V—Your spot is packed with teal, and you’re headed out. Do you grab the old time tested Re*****on model 11 humpback 20 gauge built on the John Browning design? Or the actual Browning new gorgeous A5 20 ga.?
That old model 11 has served editor for 44 years and he changes chokes by swapping barrels. But he has a horrible crush on that new Browning.
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A deep dive look at GForce's newest hunting option—The GFORCE TWO!
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A Deep Dive Look at GForce's Newest Hunting Shotgun—The GFORCE TWO
Which one is more annoying on an early season teal hunt in the marsh? Enough mosquitoes to carry off a small child, or the woodies that press their luck buzzing around?
What. An. Event!
If you haven't yet been to Squad Fest you need to block out the calendars for next year, because it's a must-attend event. With high caliber calling contests and some fantastic vendors, it's worth the trip!
RETURN TO ST. PAUL, part l— Our wild adventure to the heart of the Bering Sea is hitting newsstands right now in WILDFOWL’s Giant August Gear issue, itself a massive labor of love. Huge thanks to freak-talent for images like these and thanks to everyone for the unprecedented support we have seen on social. It is a doozy of an issue—we hope you can grab one! Part ll of this king eider excursion went to press yesterday and hits in the September issue.
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IT'S HERE!
If you haven't been able to tell, the August gear issue is out and arriving in the mailboxes of our subscribers. It's also hitting newsstands, so if you want to get your hands on this issue and see what new gear will help you fill those straps this fall, head to your local newsstand dealer and pick up a copy. You won't regret it!
Ever seen a Quill? This whopper white chested honker was dropped in western Nebraska a few years back on a hunt with and . There were many spotted that day.
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This week's is a testament to the drive of our pups. They will push themselves until they are physically unable. It is truly inspiring!
Wildfowl fan Adam Prizzi had this to say "This is Cabela, she’s the first pup I’ve owned. I got her when I was 21, trained her myself and she has taught me a lot as well. We make an annual trip out to North Dakota every year and this picture was of her last retrieve out there back in 2022 at 10 years old. She’s 12 now and has slowed down quite a bit but will keep on hunting until she can’t. With well over 1,200 retrieves she’s been the best dog I could ask for."
For over 30 years WILDFOWL has been a go-to source for information and entertainment for waterfowlers
This week's is a testament to the drive of our pups. They will push themselves until they are physically unable. It is truly inspiring!
Wildfowl fan Adam Prizzi had this to say "This is Cabela, she’s the first pup I’ve owned. I got her when I was 21, trained her myself and she has taught me a lot as well. We make an annual trip out to North Dakota every year and this picture was of her last retrieve out there back in 2022 at 10 years old. She’s 12 now and has slowed down quite a bit but will keep on hunting until she can’t. With well over 1,200 retrieves she’s been the best dog I could ask for."
Wildfowl provides best-practice advice, habitat reports, flyway forecasts, conservation programs, & updates on waterfowl populations nationwide.
The draws for public duck blinds have been around for a long time, and while some may hate the idea…others love the long-standing tradition.
While Some May Complain, Public Bind Draws Have Their Purpose
Time for another
This one comes from Cole Kilpatrick and had this to say about his pup "My chocolate lab Bailey retrieving a pinnie on a late October hunt here in Manitoba . By the tail end of our waterfowl season, she is routinely over the 1,000 retrieve mark as we get to work together every day at Stanley’s Goose camp. She’s 8 years old and still going like she’s 3 , full of energy drive and passion I’m lucky to have a dog like her at my side. The second photo is Bailey with a mid-September Geo-tracker band on a hen mallard taken in the Interlake region of Manitoba. I was able to talk to the waterfowl biologist from Delta, who put the band on. A very memorable bird and retrieve for Bailey.
Where's your 2024 waterfowl season destination?
With waterfowl season only 3 and a half months away for some, many duck hunters are penciling in plans to visit states far and wide to hunt. Some might even be headed to different countries. Which begs the question, where are you planning to visit for the '24-'25 season?
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It's time for another ! This one comes from and he had this to say about his pup.
"This is Bam, my soul dog. He passed from bone cancer on 1/21/2022 after hunting the whole 2021/2022 season as a tripawd. This was his last retrieve in the field, and I didn't know it at the time... I wish I would've mounted that bird. In the second photo is my brother's dog Remi behind him. She has also since passed and was the best bird dog he ever had. They were our 1st and 2nd stringers... at about 8 months apart, they were close and loved to be in the blind with us rain or shine."
Bam and Remi lived awesome lives!
For hunters today, jump-shooting, pass-shooting, and other similar forms of hunting are seen as the most unethical ways to take waterfowl. However, in the late 1800s and early 1900s, those methods were seen as the most sporting. Read more here:
What Hunters Today Say is Unethical, The Hunters of Yesteryear Thought Was The Most Sporting
If you enjoyed last year's gear issue...buckle up!
The 2024 WILDFOWL Magazine Giant Gear Issue features the industry's top products. From boats to shotguns to calls and everything in-between, make sure to get your subscription in and get the right gear for you to fill those straps this season. It's going to be a good one!!
(Pictured: August 2023 WILDFOWL Magazine)
We're back with another , and this one will reach down into your soul. had this to say about his dog Shiner:
"This was Shiner. He was my guide dog at 2 Rivers Hunting. In 6 seasons, he picked up 10,122 birds. And was my best friend. He developed mouth cancer, and we had to put him down 3 days after his final season. He was one of those dogs you’ll wind up comparing every other dog the rest of your life to. A true once in a lifetime friend and companion. We buried him overlooking the pond where he had his first hunt, and his last."
He was able to get Shiner's last retrieve on video and had this to say.
"It was a blessing and a curse. Knowing that’s the last duck he would pick up. That was the last hunt I would have with him. I’ve heard people say “at some point you will go on your last hunt with someone, and not even know it was your last till they are gone…” That’s a blessing. Because the coming loss made that last bird almost unbearable."
Dogs truly are our best friends, and the day they go is one of the most dreaded days of our lives, but Shiner lived one hell of a life!
196 pages of the best waterfowl gear on the market. WILDFOWL Mag's giant August gear issue is coming soon! If you're looking to upgrade your calls, decoys, blinds, shotguns or anything else you need to hunt waterfowl, this is the one for you! With tips and tricks, as well some amazing stories, you won't want to miss this one.
With so many battles being fought in the world of conservation, it’s always a breathe of fresh air to hear some positive news on the forefront for ducks and duck hunters.
Waterfowlers Are Finally Being Given Some News To Cheer About
Get ready to spread your wings and soar into a world of waterfowl wonders with Wildfowl magazine! Dive deep into the art of waterfowl hunting with exclusive tips, gear reviews, and breathtaking photography. Subscribe now and make every hunting season unforgettable!
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Where would you rather hunt your mallards, in the trees, or the edge of river?
This week's installment of is a heartfelt message from owner Troy Fields to his pup Pearl, who passed last November. Here is what he had to say:
"This is a portrait of "Pearl" done by Kenneth Laird. Pearl passed away this past Nov at age 11. She was truly what a Labrador retriever should be in my eyes. A great family dog, great companion and great hunter. My good friend Jon Ketchum commissioned Ken to do this piece for me in memory of her. She loved her work and worked hard at what she loved. she left us with 1,149 retrieves, all completed to hand and most being in the Atlantic Ocean. She was loved by all who knew her, hunter or not."
What a great way to honor Pearl's memory!
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Our in-house calling expert (at least that's what he calls himself) Ryan Barnes shares some helpful tips as we head into the start of goose season! Some really valuable stuff here for the beginner and even the season vet who wants a little tune-up! #tips #waterfowl #goose #cluckyeah
💦 Dive Bomb Industries' 100% waterproof Dry Line Bags are a must-have as you hit the marsh or field this season! From cases and shell pouches to backpacks, dry bags, duffel bags, and coolers, keep your gear clean, dry, and protected in any environment! 👉 Available in Covert Green, Field Tan, and Otter Brown. #divebombindustries #dryline #waterproofgear #huntingessentials
Okay Mojo Outdoors, you have our attention...we're going to need about a dozen of these Mallard Machines for next season..
The experience of the sights, sounds and preparation will always outweigh the end result. Epic stuff from Apex Ammunition #ExperienceYourBestShot #apexammunition #ducks #duckhunting #ducksunlimited #deltawaterfowl #hunting #waterfowl #waterfowlhunting #huntingseason #waterfowlseason #whatgetsyououtdoors
Do you care if you are eider cold or warm? Here is WILDFOWL’s Fowl Fact Friday! The common eider’s scientific name— Somateria mollissima—translates to mean “softest down body.” Somateria comes from Greek meaning “down body” and mollissima is Latin for “softest.” Scientists have documented evidence that humans have been using eider down since around the 7th century! They were even favored by the Vikings for their warmth on the cold water. #wildfowl #fowlfactfriday #ducks #eider #waterfowl #duckhunting
Episode 48 of The WILDFOWL Podcast is now live! In this episode, we're talking with waterfowl biologist Dr. Chris Nicolai of Delta Waterfowl, (dubbed “The Indiana Jones of Waterfowling" in a 2020 feature story). One of our favorite stories to ever run in WILDFOWL Magazine tells of a dedicated waterfowl warrior who has deployed airplanes, helicopters, and net-guns to study waterfowl and lived right among nesting goose colonies. Don’t miss his tales of snoring pintails, the state of bird banding, avian flu, decoy carving, and the Duck Factory’s current status heading into the breeding season. Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe, leave us a rate and review, share with your friends, follow us @wildfowlmagazine and visit wildfowlmag.com to learn more. Delta Waterfowl Foundation
Episode 47 of The WILDFOWL Podcast is now live! Join Skip, Big Jim, and Ratch as WILDFOWL doubles down on podcasts, announcing a new one for retriever owners hosted by Associate Editor Nathan “Ratch” Ratchford. Our new podcast, "D.I.Y, Duck Dog," was created to help you with things like vetting breeders, incorporating steadiness in daily life, cutting edge training (“dog coaching”), and choosing the right breed for you. Nate will host expert guests and hopes to build a community around the spirit of training your dog yourself while supporting his new D.I.Y Duck Dog column in the magazine. Thanks for listening!
In episode 46 of the WILDFOWL Podcast, host Skip Knowles is on-scene in Alberta with MOJO Outdoors and Hidden Prairie Outfitters. It’s the thrilling end of the snow goose migration, where millions of geese fuel up on grain and stage before “leaping the trees” on the long flight to the tundra where they breed. Learn why the geese drop their guard and adult birds become so much more cooperative to decoy, and just why this may be the ultimate destination for superior snow goose hunting. The gang also tries out some new snow goose motion decoy prototypes and discuss the idea with Terry Denmon, the mastermind behind the MOJO magic. Find it on your favorite podcast platform or wildfowlmag.com Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe, leave us a rate and review, share with your friends, follow us to learn more. Mojo Outdoors
Northern Exposure. Here is WILDFOWL’s Fowl Fact Friday! Ducks usually migrate at an altitude of 200 to 4,000 feet but are capable of reaching much greater heights. In fact, a 1954 mountaineering expedition to Mount Everest discovered a pintail skeleton at an elevation of 16,400 feet! #wildfowl #fowlfactfriday
The WILDFOWL Podcast - Episode 45: Bill Dickinson of TETRA Hearing “TAKE ‘EM!” What, you didn’t hear that? Skip and Big Jim tackle hearing loss with the caped crusader who is out to change the culture of waterfowling. Bill Dickinson of TETRA Hearing tells the story and the passion behind that company’s superb hearing enhancement products, built by duck hunters for all outdoors folks, even those running tractors and loud machinery in the off-season to manage their lands. Together, we can fix this and HEAR THE HUNT! Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe, leave us a rate and review, share with your friends, follow us @wildfowlmagazine and visit wildfowlmag.com to learn more.
***BREAKING NEWS: Introducing the World's First-Ever Combination Shotgun Fishing Pole for Hunting and Fishing If you've ever wanted a hunting shotgun and a fishing pole to use at the same time, the long wait is now over!! In this one-time-only, exclusive offer, we partnered with our buddy Drake Stackem and are offering a deal-of-the-century on the Caster Blaster 9900. If you like what you see, go over and place your order now at: https://www.wildfowlmag.com/editorial/combination-shotgun-fishing-pole-hunting-fishing/471216
Wondering Where to Plan Your First or Next Destination Dream Hunt? There's Snow Place Like Saskatchewan! Find out why a hunt in the “Land of the Living Skies” should be on every ‘fowler's bucket list. https://www.wildfowlmag.com/editorial/destination-dream-hunt-saskatchewan/468757 Tourism Saskatchewan APEX Waterfowling
We're on the floor of #shotshow2023 checking in with Alps Outdoorz and taking a peek at their crowd-pleasing Vault blind bag.
We're working the floor of #shotshow2023 and caught up with Benelli to catch a brand-new product announcement. Just remember that you heard it from Wildfowl first!
Still searching for that perfect gift but pressed for time? Head to https://www.wildfowlmag.com/editorial/holiday-gift-guide/466029 to gear up for the hardcore hunter in your family!
In episode 43, Wildfowl’s own larger-than-life Jim “Big Jim” McConville gets a turn to tell his story about the long road to waterfowling from a rich Ohio upbringing. A much-loved character in the industry, Big Jim is descended from market gunners, had to balance hunting with an elite football career, has built his own lethal giant goose decoys, and as our national sales manager, has some wild yarns about heading out over a mile on Great Lakes ice to kill ducks with his dad. He also provides some advice for beginners to follow their passion and always comes from a place of utter truths.
Heyday Outdoor - HydroFoam Diver Duck Decoys Review & Field Test These new diver decoys from Heyday are light as a feather and designed to last forever. Made of can't-sink-it closed cell foam with removeable weights and a dual-keel, these decoys have an ultra-realistic carving and paint scheme ready to dupe any divers that dare to come near your spread. Learn more at www.heydayoutdoor.com
With waterfowl hunting seasons and migrations now in full swing, hunters across North America are witnessing the awful affects of avian influenza first-hand in the field. Wildfowl contributor Scott Haugen of Oregon recounts his recent bird flu encounter and checks in with his local National Wildlife Refuge and Department of Fish & Wildlife for some updates: https://www.wildfowlmag.com/editorial/bird-flu-blitz-2022-continues/466700 Anyone else witnessing the carnage of the ongoing bird flu this season; what are you seeing out there??
Episode 42 of the #wildfowlpodcast is live! We shoot the bull with Chris & Jessie at @retayusa and dive deep into shotguns and what makes Retay shotguns better, as well as touch on the charm of the Eastern Shore, and of course, how our seasons are progressing. Tune in at www.wildfowlmag.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform. #wildfowl #wildfowlmoment #wildfowlmag #wildfowlmagazine #wildfowlpodcast #podcast #waterfowl #waterfowlhunting #birdhunting #duckhunting #shotgun #shooting #shotgunning #retay #retayusa #retayarms
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