WEBApr 20, 2021 · While not usually thought of as productive duck hunting destinations, rivers have everything ducks need: water, current-free loafing areas, and light-to-nonexistent hunting pressure. So how do you adapt …

WEBDec 1, 2006 · Hunting on big rivers requires a dependable boat and motor with enough horsepower and gas to cover many miles when looking for ducks. Such a boat should be more than large enough to handle heavy …

WEBOne of the best elements of big-river duck hunting is the number of strategies that are effective for a variety of species. A puddle duck spread for the mouth of the Columbia River is also useful for a backwater …

WEBJan 6, 2022 · They’re where you find them for a reason. Often, that reason isn’t so much food (though that can indeed be a variable in the overall equation) but rather comfort. Ducks, like most wild critters,...

WEBFeb 24, 2010 · Outside, trailered duck boats stand ready for the predawn run up the Illinois River, one of America's most historic waterfowling venues. My watch reads 5:50 a.m., so those who were lucky enough …