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September 12, 2026

The tundra swan sings a sweet song for N.C. waterfowl hunters

Mike Marsh

Tundra swans give North Carolina waterfowl hunters a chance for a big, trophy bird. […]

Doctor up those busted decoys

Joe Anglin

We all know that guy — the one who seems to find new ways to destroy any duck or goose decoy in his midst. He leaves decoys in the back of his pick-up until July 4 or so — including the ones he borrowed from you two years ago and never returned — and in an unceremonious act of glory, tosses them behind the garage so they can be dealt with later. […]

The decreasing amount of daylight in a 24-hour period, aka, the photoperiod, has a big impact on the timing of waterfowl migration, even among homebodies like wood ducks.

Know what affects duck migrations

Jeff Burleson

Duck season that come in before December are often overlooked by many hunters because of other hunt seasons, warm weather or just waiting for the big push of migratory ducks after Christmas. […]

Don’t overshoot your best duck-hunting areas; hunting pressure will cause ducks of every species to pick up and move.

Hunting pressure is kiss of death for waterfowl success

Jeff Burleson

For diehard duck hunters, every hour of the season is an opportunity to fill a limit. However, too much pressure on the same flocks of wood ducks and other species can lead to zeros on successive hunts. […]

Kayaks are great for duck hunting

Phillip Gentry

Kayaks and canoes are the perfect watercraft to use in many different duck hunting situations. […]

The NCWRC and Ducks Unlimited are offering three free waterfowl hunting seminars this month.

NCWRC, Ducks Unlimited offering free waterfowl seminars this month

Brian Cope

The NCWRC is teaming up with Ducks Unlimited to offer three free seminars for waterfowl hunters. The seminars will be held on Nov. 15, 16, and 17. New hunters and experienced hunters will both benefit from these seminars, which run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. […]

Wood ducks lead the field of waterfowl making their presence felt in the Carolinas in November.

Don’t wait for December ducks

Jeff Burleson

Fall is a difficult seasons for outdoorsmen because of all the available options, including hungry speckled trout, hormone-crazed bucks, speedy doves and smoking king mackerel. […]

Kill more ducks with the Decoy Raft

Brian Cope

With waterfowl season quickly approaching, many hunters across the Carolinas will be using a new product on their hunts. The Decoy Raft, a product made by North Carolina’s Southern Flyway Outfitters, first became available to the public early this year, and it’s been a big hit with outfitters all over the U.S. and Canada, and many homegrown hunters are excited to put it to use. […]

Hunters with access to kayaks or canoes can float rivers or streams during the Oct. 5-8 season, and they’ll often wind up with a mixed bag of wood ducks and green-winged teal.

North Carolina’s early duck particulars

Dusty Wilson

• The first general duck season in North Carolina runs from Oct. 5-8, statewide. The daily bag limit is six, but only three may be wood ducks. Teal are commonly taken during the short, October season, and all six ducks in your daily limit can be teal, or teal can be combined with woodies. […]