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Hallowed Ground: Hunting The Delta Marsh

2 weeks 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.
28 Vs. 20 Gauge: Which is the Better Sub-Gauge for Duck Hunting? - Wildfowl

1 month ago | wildfowlmag.com | Skip Knowles

The racy little 20 gauge SBE 3 I was holding was a proven killing machine. I’d clobbered seven huge late-season honkers with it in seven shots last year over a few mornings with a tungsten-steel blend. By comparison, my wispy new 3-inch 28 gauge in the same model felt puny, and so did the shells. Could a 28 even come close to the firepower of the 20? They are two of the loveliest little semi-autos ever, but was there a big difference in the field?
Best Shotgun Shells for Snow Geese

Feb 12, 2025 | wildfowlmag.com | Jace Bauserman

Things in the world of snow goose hunting are about to get crazy. It's time for magazine tubes, electronic calls, and decoy spreads that require a 2 a.m. start time. It's time for tornados of white, fast-cycling, and post-hunt hull collections that make those who experienced the hunt marvel at the piles of spent plastic and brass. The Light Goose Conservation Season is an ultra-special time for those who love it and chase the migration.
WILDFOWL's Best of SHOT Show 2025 - Wildfowl

Jan 27, 2025 | wildfowlmag.com

The best gear for waterfowlers from this year's SHOT Show.
REVIEW: Testing the GForce SnowBlower Shotgun

Jan 21, 2025 | wildfowlmag.com | Brad Fitzpatrick

Waterfowl populations have been on the rise over the last century, and that’s due in large part to the efforts of hunters and the conservation organizations they support. But some waterfowl populations—particularly snow goose populations—have risen so highthat these birds actually present a threat to their tundra habitat.
REVIEW: Weatherby's SORIX Shotgun

Jan 15, 2025 | wildfowlmag.com | Jace Bauserman

My son, Hunter, is a waterfowl enthusiast just like his dad. At the age of 14, he saved up and bought a Weatherby Element, which he still uses today. Having used this shotgun on numerous hunts myself, I can personally attest to its reliability, rapid cycling, and smooth-swinging nature. The fit and feel are excellent, making it a top choice for any waterfowl hunter, and an absolute winner in the bang-for-buck category.
Understanding Your Shot Shell Performance - Wildfowl

Jan 10, 2025 | wildfowlmag.com | Scott Haugen

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Silhouette Tactics That Kill

Nov 14, 2024 | wildfowlmag.com | Scott Haugen

In grade school, I helped my dad and grandad make silhouette goose decoys. I can still smell the freshly cut plywood and paint. Painting them all black was my job. That was in the early 1970s. I recall helping them set the flat decoys in fields and having geese flock to them at first light. I was too young to hunt, so I was our retriever- I loved it. It amazed me how we could create our own skinny decoys and have geese come to them.
WILDFOWL's 2024 Holiday Gift Guide - Wildfowl

Nov 4, 2024 | wildfowlmag.com

If you have a waterfowl hunter in your life that isn't easy to buy for when the holidays arrive, we have you covered!
Duck and Goose Hunting Fundamentals - Wildfowl

Oct 17, 2024 | wildfowlmag.com | Scott Haugen

My dad was the head boys’ basketball coach at a big high school when I was growing up. Each summer he would attend clinics at Oregon State University. Their coach at the time was the legendary Ralph Miller. I remember Dad telling me how surprised he was that Miller sat in many of the same sessions he did. Dad and Miller hit it off. Miller shared with Dad that, though late in his career, he was still learning about the game, even from high school coaches half his age.