When it comes to duck hunting, there are so many things to ponder. Most people enjoy doing late-season duck hunts because it can be more rewarding. However, it isn’t for the faint of heart. Hunters are only human, and they can only take so much of tough conditions and harsh weather. Plus, the birds tend […]
Changes to farming practices and crops from rice to sugarcane have driven the white fronted goose aka the specklebelly goose to South East Missouri during the wintertime. In the past, you’d find this type of goose in eastern Texas or western Louisiana during the cold-weather months! Today, prime hunting ground can be found farther north […]
If you’re a hunter and you’re interested in bagging some mid-continent snow geese, you’ll find that our quick guide offers a lot of interesting facts about this specific type of waterfowl. We’re here to share information about what snow geese are, how they migrate and where to find them. Once you’ve absorbed these facts, you’ll […]
At the April 29 meeting, the Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations on hunting seasons and limits from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for the upcoming 2016 migratory game bird season and 2016-2017 waterfowl season. The Missouri duck hunting season will be almost as last season was with little to no change. Daily limit of […]
Here is a nice little specklebelly goose recipe to try after you have bagged all your trophy specks that you’re going to get mounted. Just in case you had not realized, not only is the White Fronted goose a real trophy bird they are also one of the best geese for table fair. But before I give […]
Proper Force Fetch Technique That Deliver Results: Also known as force-breaking, force fetch is almost universally seen as one of the most difficult stages a duck hunting enthusiast will face when training a good retriever. It’s not just amateurs that have trouble either. Even experienced hunters that have successfully trained many dogs can find the […]
If you want to decoy geese, you are going to need to learn how to conceal your blind. Waterfowl are very smart and if they see something out of place during an approach, they are very likely to avoid the area. Therefore, if you are using a blind, you need to learn the best ways […]
Remember the first time you surprisingly heard gunfire? In all likelihood, it startled you. Now imagine being a dog that cannot really understand the thought you are trying to convey and then all of a sudden hearing a very loud bang in his very sensitive ears. Probably not a very pleasant experience, right? This is […]
There are lots of ways to take goose hunting in Missouri to the next level, but adding a good hunting dog to your routine is definitely one to consider sooner rather than later. It’s important to realize that a given hunting dog is really only going to be as good as his training though. Let’s […]
