History from A Duck Blind
Nash Buckingham (1880-1971) was, in his day and still now, one of the most renowned and best-loved outdoor writers to ever ply the trade. The Limb Dodger was overdue. Concern mounted, and talk had already turned to possible causes of why the train had not bumped and...Hunting Gear – Ode to Old Ways
We all know the type. Maybe it’s you, most likely it’s your old man or, perhaps, a grandfather. The one who is stuck in the “good old days.” “God almighty this is heavy,” doing my best impression of Atlas carrying what only could have amounted to the weight of the...Winter Goose Hunt, Just Perfect
It was December, and the goose season in New York’s Duchess County had three more weeks to run. This is a winter goose hunt from long ago, where an unexpected hunting partner joined me — after all other companions fell through. In this Yuletide season, we remember...
The Day the Duck Hunters Died
Nothing escaped the “winds of hell” and the deadly, suffocating snows that swept across the Upper Midwest on that fateful day in 1940.
Decoys, Etchings and More Waterfowl Art at Copley’s Upcoming Auction
Copley Fine Art Auctions will host its live-streamed Sporting Sale July 9-10. Here are just a few noteworthy waterfowl art pieces up for auction. Waterfowlers and art collectors, mark your calendars! This July, Copley Fine Art Auctions’ Sporting Sale will...
A Goose Hunt for Harley
Hunting and shooting Canada geese is fun, but watching a very fine dog ‘put the finishing touches’ on our downed geese was just plain joyful.
Aging Waterfowl for Improved Flavor
Do you hang your ducks and geese to age before cleaning them?
My First Teal
“I had walked all day and was hungry and tired, but the joy of those few minutes made me as spry as when I stepped out into the field.”
Top 10 Waterfowling Quotes
The most profound statements come through icy whispers in early morning blinds.