Will Brantley

Freelance Contributor

Will Brantley is an outdoor writer who has hunted waterfowl in every flyway and a few foreign countries, but he calls the public waters of western Kentucky and Tennessee home.

All articles by Will Brantley

Waterfowler's Journal: Homegrown Honkers

Some of today's best goose hunting might be closer than you think

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Waterfowler's Journal: Luck of the Draw

Lottery hunts can be a great way to experience top-notch waterfowling on a budget

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Waterfowler’s Journal: A New Waterfowler’s Journal

Turning the page on a DU Magazine classic

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Public Land Playbook: Be a Public Boat Ramp Champ

For duck hunters, the goal is to work quickly and quietly at the launch ramp, and stay out of the way. Here’s how.

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Public Land Playbook: Mobile Duck Blind Options for Waterfowlers on the Move

Daily scouting is the best way to stay in the action all season, but if you’re moving with the birds, you’ll need a place to hide

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Public Land Playbook: Whistle Power

Aggressive calling with your duck whistle might make all the difference in turning wary flocks

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Public Land Playbook: Minimalist Wood Ducks

Jump-start your season with a simple but challenging hunt for one of America’s favorite ducks

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Public Land Playbook: The Perfect September Public Duck Hunt

Bluewings offer spectacular early action on public ground

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Fetching Divers on Big Water

Have your retriever prepared for the long-retrieves diving ducks tend to offer

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