Waterfowl Identification


Recognizing waterfowl species by features like plumage, vocalizations, or flight patterns; essential for legal and ethical hunts.

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Decoy

A replica of an animal (duck, deer, turkey, etc.) used to draw game in for closer shots.

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Duck Call

A device mimicking duck sounds, used to attract waterfowl into shooting range.

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Fair Chase

The idea of pursuing game in a manner not giving hunters an improper advantage; includes abiding ...

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Migratory Game Birds

Bird species that migrate across states or countries, such as ducks, geese, and doves; regulated ...

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Steel Shot

Non-lead pellets required for waterfowl hunting in many jurisdictions; it patterns differently th...

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