Mallard Hunting

Eastern mallard populations have been trending in the wrong direction for decades, but no one knows why—a multi-year telemetry project aims to change that

The eastern mallard population is in decline, but it might not be as dire as we thought

Jump-shooting pressured ducks only makes wary birds more solitary and harder to kill for everyone

Greenheads get spooky in January. To kill them you must change up your tactics

A waterfowl season of empty skies ends with the gift of green

Match your load to your feathered quarry

A duck hunter’s theory on why waterfowlers can be the biggest jerks in all of hunting and how you can be part of the solution

Considering how much enjoyment they provide, waterfowl decoys don’t get much respect. During hunting season they’re stomped on, shot and...

To the casual observer, duck hunting may seem more misery than recreation. It’s too hot when teal season opens and...

Photo by Luke Nilsson I have more “retired” duck decoys in my garage than I do working models. What I...