I was surprised to see another hunter had beaten me to the boat ramp. Waves from a hard north wind were lapping against the bank when the graying man walked up to me and asked if I was hunting alone.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. duck hunting It can be tough out there for the freelance duck hunter. Modern waterfowl migrations (and the weather that drives ...

WEST FARGO — I’m reminded that some of the most memorable duck hunts often involve more than just decoys and camouflage. They include early mornings pushing off from shore, a dog pacing at the bow, ...

Duck hunters are traditional and proud of it. We’re also — how should I put this? — an opinionated lot. So by nature, we are susceptible to old myths. Certain ideas get passed around duck camps, ...

Duck hunting used to be a grand tradition. It’s still a tradition, with strong ties to conservation of sensitive and important ecosystems. But it is fading. It’s been well known for some time that ...