Standby Hunt at Ridgefield Blind 6
An early November cold front moved down moved down from the North, leaving me thinking that it would be good time to get out for…
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Opening Day 2018 at Lake Vancouver
Opening day of duck season 2018 here is SW Washington did not look promising. The weather forecast was sunny with light wind and highs up…
Neoprene vs Breathable Waders – What to Buy for the Conditions
Waders are one piece of clothing that's nearly mandatory for duck hunting and for some forms of fishing. They allow you to set and retrieve decoys as well as downed ducks while keeping you dry throughout the hunt. They are generally found in two categories: neoprene and "breathable". I've created this guide to help you [...]
Preparing for Your First Waterfowl Hunt – A Quick Reference
When I decided to go duck hunting for the first time, I was surprised at how much preparation was required. I did not have anyone…
Gift Ideas for a Duck or Goose Hunter – for Any Budget
Each year when my wife is asking for Christmas gift ideas for me I try to include some waterfowl hunting goodies. So here's some of the favorite gifts I've asked for (and gotten) over the years. I'm skipping things like guns, decoys, and waders because I think those things are a little more personal and [...]
McNary Blind Quick Reference
The fee hunt unit of McNary Wildlife Refuge offers a lot of opportunity to hunters hoping to get a big day of birds, especially later…
What I Pack in My Waterfowl Blind Bag
I was getting ready for our first duck hunt of the season and disgorged my blind bag to take inventory and re-stock where needed. I…
An Opening Day 2017 Hunt at McNary in Washington
Sunrise from Blind 6 at McNary National Wildlife Refuge. Opening Day for the 2017-2018 season yields a ton of fun, plenty of ducks, and our first McNary geese. Location: McNary Wildlife Refuge, Fee Hunt Unit, Blind 6 Conditions: Partly cloudy, low 40s in the morning, high 50s by midday, 8-10 mph wind from the south Birds [...]
Ridgefield Blind Quick Reference
These are some of my observations and reviews of the duck and goose hunting blinds at Ridgefield NWR. Start by downloading the map. Also check…
Late January Hunt in Blind 9 at McNary
McNary offers up Another good mixed bag of ducks with some mallards a specklebelly goose and a bunch of divers. Location: McNary Wildlife Refuge, Fee Hunt Unit, Blind 9 Conditions: Showers early then partly cloudy, cold, shifting winds from South, West, and North Birds Taken: 16 for 3 hunters (3 mallard drakes; 1 mallard hens; 1 green wing teal; 1 specklebelly goose; [...]