Pair of Mallards
An essential tale by the South Carolina legend.
The Rain
Someone once wrote that “rain is the oldest sound to reach the porches of man’s ear.” I like the sentence and I like the sentiment. And I like rain. I like to hunt in it, fish in it and just walk around in it. I like the sound of rain, the feel of it and the soft...
The Old Brown Mackinaw
When the Old Duck Hunter’s Association, Inc., died, the hearts of many men fell to the ground. There was no one like Mister President. When the old-timers go there is no bringing them back, nor is there any hope of replacing them. They are gone, and there is a...
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...
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...
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.”
Prepping for Waterfowl Season on the Water
Waterfowl hunters often forget they are boaters, too. Failing to keep safe boating in mind while hunting can lead to disastrous results. “A person in distress in the water can be a bad situation in summertime, but in cold weather, due to water temperatures, your...
Safety Tips for an Icy Waterfowl Season
With waterfowl hunting season in full swing, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is urging hunters to always handle guns safely and be careful in all situations. Waterfowl hunters who use watercraft must be especially careful. The tragic drowning of a young hunter in November...