David Rearick

1 month ago | wildfowlmag.com | David Rearick

The wind howled overhead, our bodies sheltered by reeds and vegetation. The sun was rising and by the look of the water, I was happy to have drawn the walk-in, rather than canoe-in, spot this morning. It was the first morning of my first trip to Manitoba and the point we were hunting jutted right into the prime open water of Delta Marsh just south of Lake Manitoba. If canvasback and divers were here in any numbers, this is where we would find them.

Mar 27, 2025 | shootingsportsretailer.com | David Rearick

Appeared in print as "A Primer on the Reloading Process" With rising ammunition costs and shortages, many individuals are taking up reloading to supply them with highly accurate and customizable ammunition on their terms. For most newbie reloaders, knowing where to start is the hardest part. If you are a retailer who stocks a full line of reloading equipment and supplies, buyers will look to your sales team for recommendations and to extract their knowledge. Even if they don’t personally...

Aug 14, 2024 | shootingsportsretailer.com | David Rearick

Appeared in print as "The Basics of Bullet Selection" On the surface, selecting a box of .30-06 ammunition for a new rifle seems like a simple task. The reality is, for popular calibers like the .30-06, the sheer number of choices can be overwhelming. As a retailer, knowing the differences between a partition and soft point and asking the right questions will take out the complexity and create an easy sale. While all manufacturers offer their own unique flavors and combinations, a solid...

Jul 28, 2024 | wildfowlmag.com | David Rearick

What else brings as much joy to a car ride, hunt, or even a run through the park than a good retriever at your side? For most, just the mention of a retriever elicits memories of childhoods, past hunts, and memorable retrieves. While all dogs hold a special place in our hearts, hunting retrievers notch out an even deeper cut. Retrievers are not only a hunter’s best friend, but they are also the most loyal hunting partner one could ever ask for.

Jul 11, 2024 | wildfowlmag.com | David Rearick

Owning a duck boat isn’t necessary to kill ducks, but it sure helps. For instance, as the season progresses and the birds begin to smarten up, ducks may no longer covet the cove where the elderly couple was feeding them bread all summer. Instead, they may fly over to the less-accessible side of the lake, and then laugh at you as they fly just out of range, flipping you the “bird” as they cruise on by. If you want to pay these birds a return favor, a boat may help even the odds.