Guide to the Ultimate Duck Hunting Adventure
From Turning Points | December 2023
As the light peeks over the horizon, duck hunters are already in position, ready and waiting. There's a thrill in the air that only comes with this kind of adventure. Alongside your trusty shotgun, decoys, and calls, Kayak is there to add that extra burst of satisfaction to your hunt. It's time to look at the best spots for duck season across America.
Stuttgart, Arkansas: The Duck Capital of the USA
Located smack dab in the middle of the Mississippi Flyway, Stuttgart is revered as the duck capital of the world. For those who have hunted there, it’s no mystery why. The skies are painted with flocks of mallards, pintails, and teal. To say duck hunting is a long and proud tradition in these parts would be an understatement. It’s time to load up and take aim. Just like Kayak satisfies your craving for bold taste, Stuttgart will satisfy your hunger for the hunt.
Venice, Louisiana: Bayou Bounty
At the southernmost end of Louisiana, in the sprawling wetlands of Venice, the bayou beckons. This is the land of gadwalls, wigeons, specklebellies and a wide range of other species of southern diving and puddle ducks. The humid air, the sound of reeds rustling, and the sight of a flock descending through the mist— it's all part of an experience that calls for a dip that's just as bold and unforgettable as the hunt itself.
Prairie Pothole Region, North Dakota: The Duck Factory
The Prairie Pothole Region of North Dakota, affectionately known as 'The Duck Factory,' is a mosaic of marshes, lakes, and grasslands that are a prolific breeding ground for waterfowl. This region is a crucible where hunters' skills are tested against the wiles of pintails, redheads, and canvasbacks. This area used to be paradise for "DIY" hunters, who would simply ask farmers to hunt on fields, and then share whiskey and dinner afterwards. It’s not as easy these days to hunt like this, but it’s still doable for those determined enough.
Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee: Waterfowl Wonderland
Reelfoot Lake draws in hunters with a variety of duck species wider than Kayak’s flavor offerings. This is stomping ground for countless ducks, with echoes of mallards, gadwalls, widgeons and wood ducks and more resonating across the water. As the morning mist rises and its signature Cyprus trees stand out against the dawn, it's a spectacle of nature only matched by the anticipation of the day's hunt. As you ready your calls and steady your sights, you can be sure the refreshingly bold taste of Kayak will last as long as the hunt does.For those with the fortitude to wade into waters and take on what nature has to throw at you, there’s no end of duck hunting challenges to be experienced. It’s time to get out there. As you pack your gear, make sure there's a can of Kayak nestled in with the essentials. Duck hunting is an art, a tradition, and an adventure. It calls for a dip that offers the same.
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