The Waterfowl Collective | Layout Boat Longtails
Day three in Long Island and the boys head out to a new spot with an old friend. With Hunter on deck, they hit the water and chase after longtail ducks from their layout boats.
Day three in Long Island and the boys head out to a new spot with an old friend. With Hunter on deck, they hit the water and chase after longtail ducks from their layout boats.
Day two on the coast and the boys are headed back out to the salt marsh. This time, they set their sights on coastal black ducks in a little drainage coming out of the big bay.
Even the most experienced hunter can benefit from a few pointers. Brett has got a few on how to best prepare for an early morning turkey roost.
The boys are making the most of their time in New England with a trip to Long Island. An annual reunion, they kick off the trip with an afternoon brant hunt and are able to shoot their limit.
FINALLY! The last day of our waterfowl season brought the weather we have been waiting for all year. We ended the season with a last-day limit of redheads on the big water!
When the cold weather hits New York, some take shelter and turn up the heat. The boys opt for a hunting trip, heading out for the big water to hunt some goldeneyes.
It's our favorite time of year—Doe Fest with the Mossberg Patriots! We start off strong and jump in the truck to head out for the hunt.
The boys are making the most of their time in New York. They're out in the fields, chasing ducks and geese, even in the midst of heavy rainfall.
With fresh snow in the forecast, the boys hit the road and head to the Adirondacks in hopes of tracking a buck down in the big woods. Day one brings a lot of miles on the boots but Ross gets his chance at a big woods buck!
The boys head east toward the coast of Massachusetts to try their luck at sea duck hunting. The unfamiliar terrain and conditions make for a big learning curve, but they get the hang of it.
The crew heads out to a public marsh that has been holding a bunch of birds for their second split. They have a show at first light watching birds pour in.
It's opening weekend in New York and the boys are able to get a few friends and family together for deer camp. It is an action-packed opening day of gun season!
After getting hit with plenty of rain in New York, the boys head out first thing in the morning for a quick hunt.
Six days in the stand can feel like an eternity, especially when you're in a rut. But Brett stays positive and soon enough, he's back in full swing.
The boys were invited by an old friend, Drew, to hit up a pond that has been holding some ducks and geese. After a quick morning hunt, they are rewarded with a mixed bag of Canada geese and mallards with a bonus band!
The boys head up to New Hampshire for some northern action and are welcomed by the season's first snowfall. Gear packed, hunt maps downloaded, and route planned out, they hit the hardwoods and prepare for the hunt.
With all the rain we've been having this year, the ducks have been hammering the muddy fields. Warm weather brings more pintails than normal and we have an awesome morning of shooting.
Cody heads north to New Hampshire to try and harvest his first-ever black bear and after spending long days in the stand, he is rewarded with a beautiful black bear!
One of the greatest joys of hunting is getting to share the sport with your loved ones. Take a look at how Cody introduced his girlfriend Alyssa to the ins and outs of hunting and harvesting deer.
Rainy weather may turn some away, but around here, knowing how to make the best out of bad weather just comes with the territory.