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Top 10 Gifts For Duck Hunters
Duck Hunting is as much of an art as it is a tradition. That means, buying the perfect gift for a duck hunter can be a challenge. You don’t want to get them something they...
Hide Better to Hunt Better – Top Portable Duck Blinds
Few things are worse than finding the “X” (where the ducks want to be) but watching them flare because they see you and your friends patiently waiting for them. Likewise, it’s...
Tidewe Heated Breathable Waders Review
Tidewe Heated Breathable waders Review A good pair of waders is one of the many necessities any duck hunter needs. There are so many out there; what will work best for you? A few...
20 Gauge vs 12 Gauge: Which is the Best Choice for Hunting?
20 Gauge vs 12 Gauge: Which is the Best Choice for Hunting? When it comes to hunting, the gauge of your shotgun can significantly impact your hunting experience. Two of the most...
Late Season Decoy Spreads
Late season decoy spreads Late-season duck hunting can be a challenging and rewarding experience for waterfowl hunters. As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, ducks...
Savage Blind Bag Review
The Savage Blind bag review One of the many necessities a hunter needs when out in the field is their blind bag. Without it, they have to stuff pockets with ammo, water, duck...
Savage Floating Gun Case Review
Savage floating gun case review When you spend money on a new shotgun, you want to ensure it works right for years to come. When we store them in the off-season, we put them in a...
Ranch Country Waterfowl Saga
Set between Toronto Lake and Fall River Lake in southeast Kansas is a stellar waterfowl guide service called Ranch Country Waterfowl. I had the opportunity to do a 3-day hunt...
marsh mule decoy bag review
When it comes to decoy transportation and storage, we all have our own way of doing things. Some of us toss decoys in gray totes. Some of us stack decoys on shelves and keep them...
Three Ways to Process Your Waterfowl
So you had a banger of a day and shot your limits of bird. Now what? It’s time to clean your bids and prep them for consumption or saving for a later date. Here are three...
The Offseason wait
As hunters, we always look forward to the next season. For the waterfowl hunters, you can't wait for that drop in temperature. Those crisp mornings on the water, setting decoys,...
The Types of waterfowl hunters you’ll meet
Throughout the years as a waterfowl hunter, you will realize that not ALL waterfowl hunters are created equally. .
Tactacam Spotter LR Review
Nowadays, it seems like everybody that hunts wants to record everything. Some do it for the memories, while others are trying to get content for their social media. No matter...
Rats With Wings or the Answer to Upland and Waterfowl Retriever Training?
Pigeons, dirty birdies, rats with wings…. They have a lot of names, but the one not used enough is *valuable. Sportsmen who use dogs as hunting companions and partners are often...
Goin’ Down Range
In the world of weapons, distance is often a key measure of overall effectiveness. Yeah, your rifle, ammo, and optics are capable of hitting targets at ranges of +1,500...
Learning to Hunt – Taking Hunting Lessons at Bitterwater Outfitter’s Premier Hunting School
Growing up in the Bay Area, I didn’t have much of a hunting background. Sure, my grandpa grew up in rural California towns, but he had since gone on to chase his dream of...
The 5 Best Duck Calls For Beginners
One of the first purchases by a new or beginning duck hunter is often the Duck Call. It is undoubtedly an essential tool in the duck hunter's arsenal. But, contrary to popular...
What Are The Best Spinning Wing Duck Decoys?
What are the best spinning wing duck decoys? Whether you love them or hate them, spinning wing duck decoys are here to stay. The truth is, the jury is still out on these tricky...