The northern pintail is among the most beautiful and sought-after ducks every hunting season. As they leave their breeding ground up north and begin to migrate down south, thousands of hunters prepare to meet them halfway. Their slender build, long neck, and distinct tail feathers make them a prized target, and their early migration adds an element of challenge, which pintail hunters are always excited about.

Though they’re practically the same species, the Northern Pintail drake is very different from the hen. They’re larger, behave differently, and answer to different calls. This article focuses solely on helping hunters differentiate between the hens and the drakes and help them learn the correct calls and strategies for hunting each one.

The Northern Pintail is among the most beautiful and sought-after ducks every hunting season. As they leave their breeding ground up north and begin to migrate down south, thousands of hunters prepare to meet them halfway. Their slender build, long neck, and distinct tail feathers make them a prized target, and their early migration adds an element of challenge, which Pintail hunters are always excited about.

Duck hunting on a pond offers waterfowl hunters a unique and more intimate experience compared to hunting on larger bodies of water. Read this guide until the very end as it’ll go into more detail on the pros and cons of hunting ducks on a pond, finding the right pond, setting up your decoys, and other invaluable information that’ll increase your chances of having a successful hunt.

Duck hunting is an exciting experience for many beginner duck hunters, but before you can head out to the hunting ground, there’s a lot that you need to learn/know about. From understanding how waterfowl behave in different weather conditions, to knowing your local rules and regulations for waterfowl hunting, this guide will walk you through most of the basics. By the end, you’ll have not only learned something new, but you’ll have a sense of direction for further reading and education on the sport.

River duck hunting presents waterfowl hunters with a unique set of opportunities and challenges that they need to overcome. To help every waterfowl hunter make the most out of their river duck hunting experience, this article covered some key topics. They include the best conditions to hunt in, five tips from fellow river duck hunting experts, and the three most popular rivers for waterfowl hunting in the United States.