Power at Your Fingertips A Q&A with Brayden Staples of Dark Energy Written by M.D. Johnson When I first heard the name "Dark Energy," I imagined a Marvel superhero who could harness all the ene...

Author and long-time duck hunter, M.D. Johnson explores common errors—from inadequate concealment and poor range estimation to over-calling and getting complacent—that cost hunters birds, with tips...

Let’s be honest: there are only so many ways to catch a bluegill or outsmart a mallard duck. Sure, the gear we use might range from slightly to radically new, but the fundamental techniques have li...

While there are ‘nice’ things to have in-the-field, waterfowl hunters should consider these top 10 must have items when hunting; items that could spell the difference between going home and not goi...

Written by M.D. Johnson If you’d asked me, a Buckeye Boy, to name the best goose hunting state back in the early 1970s, I’m not sure how I would have answered that. What I do know is I wouldn’t hav...

Late season Canada geese see the same spread field after field. Try adding these unique decoys to your mix to bring in those wary, end-of-season birds.

Seasoned waterfowler M.D. Johnson reveals his blind bag must-haves during goose and duck seasons.

In this quick how-to piece for beginners, experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson shares his top three steps to becoming a better shotgunner.

Learn how to set up your Slayer goose call with your ideal tone, pitch and back pressure in this easy-to-follow video.

When it comes to shooting, 25 yards is always better than 55. Experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson shares 10 expert tips for luring ducks and geese closer.

Experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson shares his best layout blind tips and tricks to get the most out of the 2023–24 season.

Experienced waterfowler and Slayer Pro Staff member Adam Ray shares his layout blind tips, just in time for pre-season.

Travis Tweet and M.D. Johnson share their tips and insights on shotgun maintenance. This is one pre-season step you can’t afford to skip.

Beautifully crafted from bocote wood, the Axe honker slayer is designed to require less breath than others on the market, so callers can make longer runs in their routines. Even with less air, our...

Unlock the secrets of effective goose calling with master caller Tommy Sessions. This series walks Beginner and Intermediate hunters through calling fundamentals and beyond. Learn how to control y...

Just in time for goose season, Slayer Calls coach Tommy Sessions teaches the fundamentals of Canada geese calling on the Call the Wild training platform.

Check out these tips from waterfowl hunting pros Mike Wec and M.D. Johnson for choosing the best early-season goose hunting ammunition.

Waterfowler and Slayer pro-staffer Mike Wec shares his tips for choosing a quality choke tube and maintaining it properly.

Hunting late-season Canadas is challenging, but not impossible. Combine the right cover — layout blind, anyone? — with the right decoy spread and calling, and you have a recipe for success. Improvi...

Three tried and true combo spreads you’ll want to test out this season, brought to you by experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson.

Brand-new geese hunting strategies are fun to try, but it’s tough to beat the tried-and-true retro tips waterfowlers have been using for over 50 years. Check out these old-school strategies for hun...

If you’re hunting Canada geese, you’d best do it over their home turf: water. Here are a few veteran tips to be successful.

Speck calls are notoriously challenging to use, requiring two hands to create significant back pressure and to throw the call forward. But all of that is about to change with the Tar Belly Slayer.