January / February 2025On the Cover: Scot Storm's "Sunset Calls" is the 2025 DU Artist of the Year print.

January / February 2025

Features

The Mallard Report

An update on the conservation challenges facing the ever-popular greenhead and the status of its populations across North America

by T. Edward Nickens
Great Late-Season Goose Destinations

If you’re not ready to hang it up for the season, head to one of these hot spots for some of the year’s best goose hunting

by Chris Jennings

Mixed Bag

Waterfowler’s Journal: Public Land Etiquette

When competition is high, a few simple rules can help everyone have a safe and enjoyable hunt

by Will Brantley
Shotgunning: Snow Goose Guns

Choosing the right shotgun can increase your harvest during the conservation order

Retrievers: Cold-Weather Considerations

Keep your retriever safe in sub-freezing temperatures and ice-cold water

by Tom Davis
Gearing Up: New Year, New Gear

Make a fresh start with these innovative waterfowling products

by Chris Jennings
Ducks and Wild Rice

This wonderful winter dish combines natural ingredients from the Great Lakes region

The Mission

Field Reports: Migration and Wintering Habitat Outlook

An overview of wetland conditions in key areas for waterfowl across North America

A New Era for Pintail Regulations

Hunting opportunities for these highly prized birds could increase significantly under an updated adaptive harvest management strategy

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