How to hide with a blind: 5 waterfowler tips for blending in better
Wondering how to hide with a blind effectively this season? Waterfowler M.D. Johnson shares his tips and tricks for fooling ’fowl.
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How to hide on the hunt: 3 common hunting pitfalls and how to fix them
Where have all the ducks gone? Check out these three common hunting pitfalls and tips for how to hide from waterfowler M.D. Johnson.
Target acquired: Everything you need to know to hunt widgeon
Widgeon are the bread-’n-butter bird for many duck hunters across the country. Check out these tips for hunting them effectively.
The ‘Skinny’ on Silhouette Decoys: A Q&A with waterfowl calling champion Forrest Carpenter
Silhouette decoys are more popular than ever, but are they worth their salt? Waterfowl calling champion Forrest Carpenter says absolutely — and here’s why.
Duck Identification, Part 2
In this blog post, experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson shares part two of his duck identification tips, including how to use habitat, sound, silhouette and color to identify your quarry.
Duck Identification, Part 1
In this blog, experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson shares part one of his duck identification tips, including the differences between dabblers and divers, plus flight details, size and shape.
Slayer Calls launches its first easy-to-use speck call
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.
A hunter’s guide to waterfowl guns and ammo
Waterfowl hunting requires its own recipe for success. It’s a critical combination of the right firearm or ’fowl gun, ammo and choke tube.
Hunting gadwall ducks: Everything you need to know
Gadwall ducks are often underestimated, taken as bonus ducks by waterfowl hunters. But there’s a lot to love and appreciate about the gray duck. Here’s what you need to know to hunt them effectively.
9 things every new duck hunter REALLY needs: Resources and gear
Take it from experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson: Duck hunters have a lot of stuff. If you’re new to the game and wondering what you need, check out this comprehensive list of gear and resources.
Duck burger with caramelized onions, blue cheese sauce and shaved Brussels
This tasty spin on the American classic features duck burger and red wine caramelized onions, pan-fried in a cast-iron skillet and topped with shaved Brussels sprouts, served on a fresh brioche bun.
What’s in a call? 4 common duck calls and how they’re made
Ever wonder what sets one type of duck call apart from another? Find out what makes each call unique, and take a peek beneath the surface with experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson.
Why these waterfowlers love the cutdown call for duck hunting
The cutdown call is easily one of the most popular duck calls on the market. Get the inside scoop from two experienced waterfowl hunters, and find out what sets this call apart from the rest.
Slayer Calls revolutionizes the popular cutdown call with a new, effective design
The new Slayer Cutdown 00 duck call is made from durable Delrin materials. Its raspy sound replicates duck vocalizations so realistically, it’s sure to set you apart this hunting season and beyond.
Top 5 duck and goose decoy spreads you have to try
Don’t miss out on these top five tried-and-tested decoy layouts, plus pro tips to attract ducks and geese to your blind this season.
Beyond the quack: Learn the different duck sounds of common species
Gaining the attention of a duck — any duck other than a mallard duck, that is — is simply a matter of speaking their language. Here’s how to do it.
You’ve located a bull … now what?
Once you’ve located a bull elk, think before making your next move. Success may be close, but you don’t want to make a rookie mistake.
Braised duck legs with parsnip puree — crispy skin, tender duck
This duck leg recipe gives you crispy, crackling skin and moist, tender duck meat on the inside. Friends don’t let friends waste duck legs!
When you’re waterfowl hunting on public land, don’t be ‘that guy’
No one wants to accidentally be “that guy” — the one who messes up the hunt for other waterfowlers. Our Slayer PRO Staff shares tips to avoid bad behavior and better the odds of a successful duck hunt.
Smoked duck fat focaccia
For hunters new to baking, our smoked duck fat focaccia couldn’t be easier. Knead the dough, let it rise, and pop it on the smoker. Top the bread with duck prosciutto to give it more wild game flavor.
Why I duck hunt: The magic and grace of Labrador retrievers at work
Why do you duck hunt? This waterfowler’s Labrador retriever got him into the sport.
Slayer Calls supports exceptional calling habits for beginners with new duck call
The new Mallard Slayer Double-Reed duck call uses a Delrin soundboard, just-right back pressure and Slayer’s signature design for a call that promotes good habits from Day 1 and sounds like a dream.
Archery elk hunt: 7 tips for a first-timer
Try these tips from our experienced bowhunters to have a safe and memorable first archery elk hunt.
How to clean and maintain your duck call
You depend on your duck call to produce the right sounds at opportune moments. For that, you need a clean duck call. Here’s how to keep yours in peak condition.
Pan seared duck with blackberry bourbon sauce
All you need for delicious pan-seared duck breasts is duck fat and some salt and pepper. Add a sweet yet mature blackberry bourbon sauce to top it off.
Smoked beer can duck a l’ orange
Are we combining traditional French cuisine with an American backwoods grilling method? You bet we are.
Think you have hunting fortitude? Wait ’til you meet Hayden.
Waterfowler shares his advice for adaptive hunting to encourage people with physical disabilities to get outdoors.
How to choose a duck call
The best duck call for you lets you make the best sounds for your specific circumstances, including terrain, weather and your calling ability. These three pointers can help you choose the right call.
Duck tacos with orange & cabbage slaw
This duck taco recipe ties a bright citrus marinade and creamy orange cabbage slaw together with the flavor of wild duck. It pairs perfectly with a classic bourbon old-fashioned.
Jen Hetherington joins Slayer Duck Calls as chief operating officer
Slayer Duck Calls has brought in the big guns for its first hire: Jen Hetherington. Slayer’s new chief operating officer has kindled success as a startup leader, and she’s obsessed with the outdoors.
Duck hunting in freezing, icy weather: Waterfowl hunting in all weather conditions, Part 3
With preparation, the proper gear and safety precautions, waterfowl hunting in freezing, icy conditions can be extremely rewarding.
Slayer Duck Calls secures first round of investment from TSheets co-founders
Slayer Duck Calls gets its first round of investment from the co-founders of TSheets, fueling the startup’s obsession with producing quality hunting calls and a premium community-based web experience.
How to hunt on bluebird days: Part 2
Duck hunters are weekend warriors who sit caged in an office during the workweek, staring out the window at that perfect, windy weather, hoping the weather pattern holds. Then the weekend comes … and so do the bluebird skies.
How to hunt ducks in stormy, foul weather: Part 1
The most promising weather condition for us duck hunters is stormy, foul weather. Why? Storms and cold fronts usually bring strong winds and increased cloud cover — both of which can be used in our favor.
Duck hunt etiquette — 5 ways to not get invited back on a duck hunt
Avoid these surefire ways to get booted from the blind. Follow our tips, and you’ll be swimming in invites.
Duck hunting on public land: 5 tips for success
Pressure-savvy prey. Hunters in your spot. These five tactics take the stress out of duck hunting on public lands.
Duck sausage, chicken & seafood paella
If you’re tired of frying up duck sausage and eggs, this recipe for Spanish paella with duck sausage is for you.
