Waterfowl & Duck Hunting Archives - Page 13 of 22

May 2, 2026

Biologists and Ducks Unlimited staff with some of the DU Legacy Greenwing members who helped fund a $750,000 waterfowl habitat restoration project at Howard Miller WMA near Rolling Fork.

Ducks Unlimited youth honored for WMA contribution

October 30, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Today it stands as a symbol of a new generation of waterfowl conservationists, and the new monument at the Howard Miller Wildlife Management Area could mean more wintering ducks for decades to come. […]

Mississippi's 16-day teal season opens Saturday, coinciding perfectly with the first cold front of the season. It should push more of the early-migrating blue-winged teal into the state.

Front should push teal into state

September 9, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

What is forecast to be the first significant cold front of the season couldn’t be better timed for Mississippi waterfowl hunters, who are looking at Saturday’s opening day of the teal season with increased optimism. […]

Use this netting to hide your duck blinds

August 22, 2015 Patrick Bonin

It might be 95 degrees with almost 100-percent humidity now, but believe it or not, teal season starts next month — so it’s actually not too early to start thinking about taking care of your duck blind. […]

Another year of strong mallard populations could equate to another good season for Mississippi duck hunters. The green-headed drakes will be in much demand during the 60-day season announced Tuesday by state wildlife officials.

State has 60-day duck season

August 5, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

As expected after federal officials last month reported another above-average count in its annual waterfowl population surveys, Mississippi has set a 2015-16 duck season that gives hunters 60 days and a six-bird daily limit. […]

Blue-winged teal numbers remain high above the long-term average, and if their early migration lines up with Mississippi's Sept. 12-27 season, hunters should have some fun.

Teal season set Sept. 12-27

July 8, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Last week, federal waterfowl officials announced another banner year of blue-winged teal production, estimating over 8.5 million birds in the population, representing a slight increase over last year and 73 percent higher than the 50-year average. […]

The USFWS's 2015 Trends in Duck Breeding Populations indicates duck numbers edged up slightly to 49.5 million this spring, the highest count on record.

Duck numbers remain high, USFWS says

July 2, 2015 From Ducks Unlimited

Despite drier conditions this spring compared to last year, overall duck numbers edged up slightly compared to last year in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2015 Trends in Duck Breeding Populations, which was released today. […]

BlueSteel

July 1, 2015 Mississippi Sportsman

Rio’s BlueSteel Game Loads pack the lethal, non-toxic punch needed for those tough waterfowling conditions. High velocities, perfectly spherical steel shot and multiple shot sizes give you the killing power you need under adverse hunting conditions. […]

Coozy’s Custom Calls

February 1, 2015 Mississippi Sportsman

Coozy’s Custom Calls are handmade from start to finish for the avid waterfowler that demands the true tones that bring ducks in. Made from high grade hard woods that will last for years to come. […]

Watching ducks in the wild is now possible for Mississippi sportsmen, thanks to a webcam operated by the MDWFP at one of its Delta WMAs.

Duck cam gives live look at Delta waterfowl

December 15, 2014 Bobby Cleveland

Duck hunters wanting to track the continual arrival of migrating waterfowl have a new toy, courtesy the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. […]

Jeff Terry, right, enjoyed a great opening morning duck hunt near Eagle Lake, and has had limit hunts ever since.

Ducks came south early, now headed north

December 5, 2014 Bobby Cleveland

If ever a biblical verse has fit a hunting season, it is Job 1:21 and the start of the 2014 Mississippi Duck season. […]

Mississippi's duck season opens Thursday, on Thanksgiving, and the state's hunters can be thankful that freak fall polar vortexes have pushed a lot of mallads south early.

Turkey day also duck day

November 26, 2014 Bobby Cleveland

Move over turkey, this Thanksgiving isn’t all about you.

Make room for ducks. […]

The Decoy Buddy, shown here with the optional floating crank handle, allows hunters to set their decoys for water depths up to 10 feet, and then retract the line inside the unit for tangle-free storage.

Decoy Buddy makes setting spread ‘reel’ easy

November 10, 2014 Patrick Bonin

If you’re dreading the thought of untangling dozens and dozens of decoys to prep your spread this season, an ingenious invention by a Central, La., duck hunter will make the job easier and keep you from losing from your religion opening morning. […]