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The Two-Week Waterfowl Reset: Turning a Summer of Preparation Into a Hunting System
Waterfowl season is almost here, and it’s time to turn a summer of preparation into a system that actually works. From simplifying gear and testing setups to training Ember and shifting our focus toward scouting, we’re making the final adjustments before the birds finally get a vote.
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Early Teal Is Almost Here: Why We’re Going Smaller, Faster, and More Mobile This September
Early teal is almost here, and this season we’re keeping it simple—smaller spreads, more mobility, intentional motion, and plenty of scouting. We’re also excited to put Ember’s training to the test and finally see how all that offseason preparation translates when the first birds come ripping over the cattails.
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Opening Day Is Won in the Scout: How We’re Changing the Way We Read Waterfowl This Fall
This season, we’re taking scouting beyond simply finding birds. From watching how geese approach and feed to studying wind, concealment, pressure, and flock behavior, we’re using what the birds show us to build the next morning’s hunt. Because the best game plan isn’t made in the garage—it’s written by the birds the night before.
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Waterfowl Season Is Close Enough to Taste: The Final Month Before Opening Day
Waterfowl season is getting close, and August is when preparation starts turning into execution. From scouting and practicing calls to refining decoy spreads, training Ember, and fixing those little gear problems, we’re using these final weeks to make opening day smoother—and enjoying every bit of the buildup along the way.
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Early Teal Is Almost Here: Why We’re Going Smaller, Faster, and More Mobile This September
With Minnesota’s early teal season approaching, we’re keeping things simple, mobile, and intentional. From smaller decoy spreads and realistic motion to scouting fresh water and getting Ember valuable experience, we break down our early-season strategy and why sometimes less really is more.
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The August Waterfowl Reset: What We’re Doing Now So Opening Day Doesn’t Feel Like a Fire Drill
Waterfowl season will be here before we know it. From organizing decoys and practicing our calling to training Ember, checking equipment, and getting back to scouting, we’re using August to knock off the rust and prepare for opening day—so when the birds arrive, we’re ready.
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Splurge or Save? Where Your Waterfowl Hunting Money Actually Matters
Waterfowl gear can get expensive fast—but where is it actually worth spending the money? We break down what hunting gear we believe is worth the splurge, where you can save, and why scouting, concealment, and time in the field still matter more than the price tag on your equipment.
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The August Shift: When Summer Fishing Starts Feeling Like Fall
August is a month of transition on the water. Bass and walleyes begin changing their patterns, baitfish are growing, and the first hints of fall are starting to show. We break down how we adjust our late-summer fishing strategies, what we’re looking for on the water, and why August is one of our favorite times to be outdoors.
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Summer Dog Training: Building a Better Duck Dog Before Opening Day
By the time August rolls around, something starts changing around our house. Fishing season is still in full swing. There are plenty of bass to catch, walleyes to chase, and summer evenings left to enjoy. But every once in a while, you’ll walk outside early in the morning and feel it—that little hint of fall. And once I feel it,…
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Why We Fish New Water (Even When We Already Have Favorite Lakes)
If you ask most anglers where they’re headed this weekend, chances are you’ll hear the name of the same lake they’ve fished for years. There’s nothing wrong with that. Familiar water builds confidence. You know where the boat ramps are, where the hazards are, and maybe even where a few fish live. But over the last several years, Danielle and…
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