Hello there, outdoor enthusiasts! We’re Max and Danielle, the proud owners and operators of Burley Outdoors. Nestled in the beautiful landscapes of Minnesota, our journey is not just a business, but a passion for the great outdoors that we live every day. At Burley Outdoors, we capture the essence of adventure. Our blog, videos, and… Read More
The Minnesota duck split is the perfect opportunity to regroup, reorganize, and improve our waterfowl hunting systems before the second half of the season. From fine-tuning our decoy trailer and rebuilding inconvenient Avian-X bag systems to organizing walk-in gear, sled setups, and motion decoys, we’re using what we learned during the first portion of the… Read More
Every hunt teaches the birds something. We’re focusing on the little decisions—where we park, how we hide, when we call, which shots we take, and when we leave—that can keep today’s hunt from making tomorrow’s birds even harder to fool. Read More
Bigger isn’t always better. We’re experimenting with smaller, ultra-realistic decoy spreads that mimic exactly what we see while scouting—natural postures, imperfect spacing, subtle movement, and fewer decoys placed with purpose. Read More
Duck opener is two days away, and the time for adding gear and overthinking is over. Now it’s about reading the first flocks, making smart adjustments, trusting the setup, keeping Ember steady, and being ready to adapt when opening morning inevitably throws us a curveball. Read More
Duck opener is just days away, and the preparation is giving way to observation. We’re watching birds, water, weather and hunting pressure, keeping our setups simple, tightening up Ember’s steadiness, and building backup plans so we’re ready for whatever opening morning throws at us. Read More