Waterfowl Hunting

If your idea of fun involves 3 a.m. wake-up calls and your favorite weather forecast calls for sleet and storms, then you’ve come to the right place. Outdoor Life is your go-to for the best waterfowl tips, tactics, and adventures. Come for the advice, and stay for the storytelling. From early-season goose and teal to peak-season greenheads and late-season snows, our articles will connect you with the best expert duck-hunting tips and the hardcore tactics you need to fill your limit. We’ll cover the hottest new duck- and goose-hunting gear, like calls, decoys, shotguns, ammo, blinds, and more.

You can also find quick tips for stepping up your spreads or gaining access and private-property permission. We interview seasoned guides about their secret tactics and favorite strategies, and profile the most interesting and dialed-in hunters we know to help you learn even more about your favorite sport. We’ll also cover species-specific tactics for mallards, teal, woodies, pintails, gadwalls, canvasbacks, sea ducks, Canada geese, snow geese, and more.