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November 6, 2026

Ducks are banded in their breeding or wintering grounds, giving biologists an opportunity to learn more about their migration patterns and hunters the opportunity to show off some waterfowl jewelry.

Leg bands are a duck hunter’s bird bling

While duck hunters are among the most earnest in effort and commitment to their sport, they have little to show in terms of trophies: no impressive antlers to hang on the wall, citations to signify an outstanding catch after a day on the water. But, if you want to make a waterfowler proud, ask him about his duck bands. […]

The 2016 Inaugural Duckfest will include a duck calling contest, bass fishing tournament, a cook-off, and much more.

Duckfest to be held in Summerton on Oct. 22

Brian Cope

Clarendon County is one of South Carolina’s top destinations for waterfowl hunting, so it’s only fitting that this will be the site of the Inaugural Duckfest on Oct. 22, a celebration of duck hunting throughout the county and state. […]

The NCWRC and Ducks Unlimited are teaming up to offer waterfowl hunting seminars across the state, starting on Oct. 24.

Slots available for 7 waterfowl hunting seminars

NCWRC Release

Spaces remain for seven waterfowl hunting seminars being offered by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and Ducks Unlimited starting next week. […]

1000 wood duck boxes are available through the combined efforts of SCDNR and the S.C. Chapter of Ducks Unlimited.

Wood duck box applications available

SCDNR News Release

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the S.C. State Chapter of Ducks Unlimited and the S.C. Department of Corrections, will continue the construction and distribution of wood duck boxes this winter. […]

Wood ducks make up the highest harvest totals among species that visit North Carolina.

Early birds – Don’t be late for North Carolina’s early ducks

Dusty Wilson

If an outdoorsman is driven by his passion, then a duck hunters would be a Ferrari. Brimming with a childlike zeal for his quarry, you can rest assured that Oct. 5-8 is circled on his calendar with a big, red heart to show how he feels about the first statewide opportunity to hunt ducks that haven’t dodged steel in North Carolina in more than eight months. […]

Feel the teal – Early teal season on tap in North Carolina in September

Mike Marsh

“Feeling the teal” is an expression used by supporters of UNC-Wilmington’s athletic teams. Teal became the school’s official color in 2009 after serving unofficially for many years prior. […]

One of the top WMAs for wood ducks, Hickory Top Greentreen was closed last season, making it an even better choice in 2016-17.

Bear Island, Santee Delta are top waterfowl WMAs

Terry Madewell

According to Dean Harrigal, SCDNR’s waterfowl biologist, hunting on WMAs is divided into two classes of hunting units: Class I and Class I […]

Most of North Carolina’s top public duck-hunting waters are in coastal counties.

Futch, Goose Creek are NC’s top public duck spots

Craig Holt

With three major sounds, a half-dozen big rivers, hundreds of feeder creeks and small streams — all located along the Atlantic Flyway — coastal game lands dominate public-land waterfowl hunting in North Carolina. […]

Most species of ducks remain well above their long-term average, according to the 2016 Trends in Duck Breeding Populations report from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Duck numbers hold steady, USFWS says

From Ducks Unlimited

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) recently released its report on 2016 Trends in Duck Breeding Populations, based on surveys conducted in May and early June by FWS and the Canadian Wildlife Service. […]

The Decoy Raft is the fastest way to deploy and retrieve decoys, and it's the brainchild of a handful of Carolina boys that are passionate about waterfowling.

Get ready for waterfowl season with the Decoy Raft

Brian Cope

What’s the quickest method to deploy a dozen decoys? It’s the same method to deploy four dozen, a hundred, or even more. It’s called the Decoy Raft, and it’s the product of a handful of friends from North Carolina who are passionate about waterfowl hunting. […]