American Waterfowler June/July 18 issue

Sweeping into the timber, the American Waterfowl June/July  cover magically illustrates the beauty of ducks and trees. Why do mallards in timber seem like a dream too good to be true?

Another “too good to be true” leads the hunt stories in this issue. Unusual fall rains led T.R. Hendricks to an unlikely Upstate New York mallard shoot that seemed a “Gift From The Gods.” Not only does T.R.’s team make the most of a rare spot, they also receive a surprise visit from an unlikely species. Must read stuff!

Keep your warm coat on for Ron Peach’s “Almost Spring,” a tale of chasing spring snows in a winter that wouldn’t end. As rough and tough as the white birds he hunts, Ron’s grit pays dividends.

For writer Jack Hirt, an October hunt in Saskatchewan marked the “Beginning Of The End,” and for author Gary Zahm, young hunters and their mentors on a California youth hunt resulted in great images and a story with universal appeal.

Finally, besides all the other great tips and tactics in this issue, we reveal the surprising results of banding studies that prove ducks don’t always follow the flyway-highways we’ve laid out for them. You’ll be surprised at the origins of the ducks you see each fall! Read on in the June/July issue. Available on newwstand,  in print subscription and via digital app. www.waterfowlermag.com.