Why I’m booking a hunting package this year
Many years ago, more than I care to admit, I spent a week at a fishing and hunting camp in northern Quebec. I was with
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Plug into nature: hunting offers opportunities to connect.
In a world where we’re increasingly disconnected from nature, I’ve discovered a new escape that hunters have known about for generations. Waterfowling is the ultimate
Covid Update and a Flintlock Lynx
Well, we’re all celebrating our 2 year anniversary of Covid. Believe it or not, Canada is making some headway with letting go and all it
January 2022 Covid Update with an announcement
Well, we asked for snow, and let me tell you we’re getting it non-stop. Pretty much any depression on the landscape is now level and the bush
Birdtail Waterfowl and Dave Smith Decoys
Just recently my Visa and I made a brow sweating decision to switch from DOA Decoys to DSD. DOA Decoys are a phenomenal decoy that’s pretty much indestructible but
Canvasbacks
The canvasback is a diving duck that is instantly recognized by its unique ski-slope head profile; there is no angle change between the slope of
Canada Geese
This large goose is a familiar sight throughout North America, not just in Canada. There are not many species of goose that have the size
Buffleheads
The bufflehead duck is a small sea duck, with its name derived from Ancient Greek for it’s oddly bulbous head shape of the species. They
Waterfowl Hunting
Waterfowl hunting has been around for longer than most people realize, dating back to the 1800s. The birds were hunted for food, feathers and down.
Waterfowl Field Scouting Tip
Here’s a quick tip that holds some real value when scouting for waterfowl, it’s all about taking the next step that most do not. We call
Birdtail Waterfowl Hunt / Scout Report on October 23rd, 2020
The last few weeks has been all about the filming and hunting, scouting new area has been put on the back burner just because of
Manitoba Migration Update October 22nd, 2020
Ducks:The fair weather ducks like the Gadwalls / Blue-wings have gone but the Wigeons, Mallards and Pintails are in full effect. Massive flights came in
New Guide Accommodations
I have guided for many operators all over Canada and the one thing I learned is that most lodges do not look after their guides
Birdtail Hunt / Scout Report October 7th 2020
Recent duck hunts have been in typical Birdtail fashion, consistent flights and moderate numbers. Field duck hunts have been flights of 3-60 ducks and 30-40
Manitoba Migration Update October 7th 2020
Ducks: The resident nesting population has not left and we’ve received the first push from the first layer boreal forest on September 30th ish. Both
