North Dakota outdoors: Waterfowl hunting safety column
North Dakota outdoors: Waterfowl hunting safety column
There are some basic safety practices that every waterfowl hunter should adopt, especially when firearms and water are involved. Photo by Ashley Peterson, NDGF.
I’m reminded that some of the most memorable duck hunts often involve more than just decoys and camouflage. They include early mornings pushing off from shore, a dog pacing at the bow, and the quiet thrill of hunting from a boat.
Hunting waterfowl from a boat is a time-honored tradition in our part of the country. Whether you're tucked into a cattail-lined slough or drifting silently along a river …