Notable contaminants found in ducks
A study assessed the environmental contaminants levels of commonly harvested waterfowl species along the Atlantic flyway.
GTA waterfowl hunt volunteers wanted
A unique, controlled waterfowl hunt exists just off highway 401 on the north shore of Lake Ontario in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Bird flu outbreaks close to home
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, was confirmed in more than two dozen geese and ducks found dead in Cobourg Harbour.
Five stages of waterfowlers
Learning curves follow a similar pattern across most disciplines, and waterfowlers are no exception. Here are the stages of waterfowling.
Ask A CO: Dispatching a wounded duck
A reader asks if it's legal to dispatch a wounded duck after legal shooting hours with a firearm if it was initially shot within them.
Report details status of Canada’s birds
The State of Canada’s Birds 2024 report released by Environment and Climate Change Canada and Birds Canada provided an interesting overview.
Ask a CO: On hunting waterfowl
A reader asks is it legal to use a pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) rifle for hunting waterfowl, and if you need a PAL to obtain one.
Ask a CO: Hunting ducks and geese from a motorboat
A reader asks about the provincial and federal rules when it comes to hunting ducks and geese from a motorboat.
Breaking up birds
In fall turkey hunting, an effective tactic is to rush a flock of birds in order to deliberately scatter them. Try this also on waterfowl.