Duck Decoy Basics
Jerry L. Neal
A good set of duck decoys is a must-have item for any waterfowl hunter.
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A good set of duck decoys is a must-have item for any waterfowl hunter.
Pheasant hunting is almost never easy, but hunting late-season pheasants can be particularly challenging.
Halfway across the field, I heard Natalie say “chukar!” I looked at her, puzzled.“What?” I asked.“Chukar,” she said, pointing to the ground in front of her.
For anyone interested in becoming a hunter, or interested in mentoring a friend or family member, small game hunting is a very logical entry point – and cottontail rabbits are a particularly good place to start.
Colorado’s pheasant and quail seasons open statewide Nov. 9, 2019. Pheasant hunters can expect improved bird populations over last season. Big-game hunters can also enjoy some additional access this year on Colorado’s popular Walk-In-Access (WIA) program. Watch the video for further details.
My first dove-hunting trip as a member of the CPW Rookie Sportsperson Program (RSP) had nearly everything I could want in an outdoors weekend.
Despite drier conditions across most of the state as we head into the fall, Colorado hunters should be able to find good waterfowl hunting opportunities during the 2019-2020 seasons.
When most think of the rut in Colorado, their minds picture bugling, battling, big-boy bull elk; mule deer bucks locking antlers in Greco-Romanesque scuffles; whitetail bucks laser focused on tending to their does; and the NFL-helmet-on-helmet-like crash of bighorn rams. What few picture is the equally impressive battles and behaviors that take place during the pronghorn rut.
Hunters looking for information to help with their big game adventure will find plenty of useful material in Elk Hunting University.
CPW’s system is used primarily for waterfowl and small game hunting reservations, but several properties also offer turkey hunting.
This special edition of Colorado Outdoors magazine features articles that will help you make the most of your fall and winter out in the field. Purchase your copy or an annual subscription today.
Colorado Outdoors, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s magazine, features a wealth of information for hunters, anglers and outdoors enthusiasts.
