On the Cover: Phil Kahnke captured this impressive close-up of a drake pintail over decoys during a hunt last fall in South Dakota.
September / October 2026
Features
Freelance hunters share their secrets for success on a variety of public lands
by Chris JenningsFine-tune your spread with insights from the industry's leading decoy experts
by Phil BourjailyLarge or small, swanky or utilitarian, your home away from home during hunting season is undoubtedly built on a solid foundation of memories
by T. Edward NickensYou don’t have to be a world champion to successfully call ducks
by Chris Jennings10 winning ways to keep your duck dog performing at his best this hunting season
by Nathan RatchfordMixed Bag
The Ultimate Resource for Today's Waterfowlers
Shoot better this season by fine-tuning your shotgun’s fit
by Phil BourjailyThis series of exercises will advance your retriever’s marking skills
by Tom DavisSometimes, we don’t appreciate our honey holes until we lose them
by T. Edward NickensHow to get the most out of these popular motion decoys
by Will BrantleyGet a jump on the waterfowl season with this selection of high-quality products
by Chris JenningsA historic dish from the bay’s Eastern Shore is updated for modern palates
Trying to keep up with a big brother can teach you a lot about waterfowling and yourself
The Mission
Filling the Skies with Waterfowl Today, Tomorrow, and Forever
Ducks Unlimited’s geospatial team uses cutting-edge technology to develop powerful new tools guiding conservation delivery on high-priority landscapes
Found almost exclusively on coastal waters during migration and in winter, brant are among the most unusual of North America’s geese
An overview of habitat conditions and duck production prospects in key waterfowl breeding areas
