Between a greenhead’s feeding chuckle and the hailing call of a hen mallard, Garrett Mullaney muses about the future of waterfowl hunting in America. The twenty-seven-year-old software sales executive is in the middle of a conversation about . . .
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Podcast: Charley Perkins on Waterfowling and Lessons from a Life in the Outdoor Industry
Charley Perkins poses with his grandfather and outdoors mentor, Leigh Perkins, in Arkansas.
In his latest podcast, Reid spends some time with Orvis Hunting Product Developer Charley Perkins. Charley discusses his passion for waterfowl hunting, his innovations in hunting products, and . . .
Read MoreFinding the Right Gun Fit for Women Shooters
Written by: Megan Russo, Flatland Flyways
The author mounts the Syren Waterfowler, which is made to fit female hunters.
Photo courtesy Flatland Flyways
Here in South Dakota, we firmly believe that having a reliable and properly-fit gun is key, especially when that long-awaited flight of ducks or geese is cupped and finishing at your boot bags. . . .
Read MoreVideo: “Last Light” on the Duck Marsh
The sights and sounds of duck hunting are what draw us to the sport. The whistle of wingbeats passing overhead. The hushed anticipation of a black lab hunkered down in the cattails. The . . .
Read MorePodcast: Waterfowl Tips with T.L. Lauerman
Waterfowl junkie T.L. Lauerman of Wapsi Fly Co. chats with Reid about decoy spreads and strategies for different waterfowl scenarios. T.L., who hunts a variety of terrain in the. . . Read More
Photos: An Early Day in the Duck Blind
Written by: Phoebe Bean
Jess proudly poses with her ducks.
Photos by Phoebe Bean
On Saturday, my recent good luck with Eastern duck hunting continued; Dave Perkins, Nancy Mackinnon, Charley Perkins, Jess (Dave and Nancy’s lab from Wildrose Kennels), and I trundled off in the pre-dawn darkness to set up decoys and. . .
Read MorePhotos of the Day: Opening Day Duck Hunt
Steve Hemkens and Cayenne survey the morning’s results.
Photo by Andrew Pierce
Vermont’s duck season opened today, and many of our associates were up before dawn. Director of Orvis Rod & Tackle Steve Hemkens and Adventures Marketing Manager Andrew Pierce found themselves in just the right spot (which they are. . .
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