Veteran turkey hunter M.D. Johnson shares his knowledge of turkey sounds, plus how and when to use different turkey calls.

Avoid frozen duck call reeds with these four tips from experienced hunter M.D. Johnson and the folks at Slayer Calls.

If you’re hunting Canada geese, you’d best do it over their home turf: water. Here are a few veteran tips to be successful.

Proper clothing keeps hunters in the field longer, so don’t delay. Here are the very best duck hunter clothing tip, guaranteed to keep you warm and dry all season long.

Slayer Calls' lineup of handcrafted hunting calls now includes an elk bugle, cow call and calf call. Get Slayer's thoughtful call design and relentless quality during elk season.

Wondering how to hide with a blind effectively this season? Waterfowler M.D. Johnson shares his tips and tricks for fooling ’fowl.

Where have all the ducks gone? Check out these three common hunting pitfalls and tips for how to hide from waterfowler M.D. Johnson.

Widgeon are the bread-’n-butter bird for many duck hunters across the country. Check out these tips for hunting them effectively.

Silhouette decoys are more popular than ever, but are they worth their salt? Waterfowl calling champion Forrest Carpenter says absolutely — and here’s why.

In this blog post, experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson shares part two of his duck identification tips, including how to use habitat, sound, silhouette and color to identify your quarry.

In this blog, experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson shares part one of his duck identification tips, including the differences between dabblers and divers, plus flight details, size and shape.

Speck calls are notoriously challenging to use, requiring two hands to create significant back pressure and to throw the call forward. But all of that is about to change with the Tar Belly Slayer.

Waterfowl hunting requires its own recipe for success. It’s a critical combination of the right firearm or ’fowl gun, ammo and choke tube.

Gadwall ducks are often underestimated, taken as bonus ducks by waterfowl hunters. But there’s a lot to love and appreciate about the gray duck. Here’s what you need to know to hunt them effectively.

Take it from experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson: Duck hunters have a lot of stuff. If you’re new to the game and wondering what you need, check out this comprehensive list of gear and resources.

This tasty spin on the American classic features duck burger and red wine caramelized onions, pan-fried in a cast-iron skillet and topped with shaved Brussels sprouts, served on a fresh brioche bun.

Ever wonder what sets one type of duck call apart from another? Find out what makes each call unique, and take a peek beneath the surface with experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson.

The cutdown call is easily one of the most popular duck calls on the market. Get the inside scoop from two experienced waterfowl hunters, and find out what sets this call apart from the rest.

The new Slayer Cutdown 00 duck call is made from durable Delrin materials. Its raspy sound replicates duck vocalizations so realistically, it’s sure to set you apart this hunting season and beyond.

Don’t miss out on these top five tried-and-tested decoy layouts, plus pro tips to attract ducks and geese to your blind this season.

Gaining the attention of a duck — any duck other than a mallard duck, that is — is simply a matter of speaking their language. Here’s how to do it.

Once you’ve located a bull elk, think before making your next move. Success may be close, but you don’t want to make a rookie mistake.

This duck leg recipe gives you crispy, crackling skin and moist, tender duck meat on the inside. Friends don't let friends waste duck legs!

No one wants to accidentally be “that guy” — the one who messes up the hunt for other waterfowlers. Our Slayer PRO Staff shares tips to avoid bad behavior and better the odds of a successful duck h...

For hunters new to baking, our smoked duck fat focaccia couldn’t be easier. Knead the dough, let it rise, and pop it on the smoker. Top the bread with duck prosciutto to give it more wild game flavor.

Why do you duck hunt? This waterfowler’s Labrador retriever got him into the sport.

The new Mallard Slayer Double-Reed duck call uses a Delrin soundboard, just-right back pressure and Slayer’s signature design for a call that promotes good habits from Day 1 and sounds like a dream.

Try these tips from our experienced bowhunters to have a safe and memorable first archery elk hunt.

All you need for delicious pan-seared duck breasts is duck fat and some salt and pepper. Add a sweet yet mature blackberry bourbon sauce to top it off.

Are we combining traditional French cuisine with an American backwoods grilling method? You bet we are.

Waterfowler shares his advice for adaptive hunting to encourage people with physical disabilities to get outdoors.

The best duck call for you lets you make the best sounds for your specific circumstances, including terrain, weather and your calling ability. These three pointers can help you choose the right call.

This duck taco recipe ties a bright citrus marinade and creamy orange cabbage slaw together with the flavor of wild duck. It pairs perfectly with a classic bourbon old-fashioned.

Slayer Duck Calls has brought in the big guns for its first hire: Jen Hetherington. Slayer's new chief operating officer has kindled success as a startup leader, and she's obsessed with the outdoors.

With preparation, the proper gear and safety precautions, waterfowl hunting in freezing, icy conditions can be extremely rewarding.

Slayer Duck Calls gets its first round of investment from the co-founders of TSheets, fueling the startup’s obsession with producing quality hunting calls and a premium community-based web experience.

Duck hunters are weekend warriors who sit caged in an office during the workweek, staring out the window at that perfect, windy weather, hoping the weather pattern holds. Then the weekend comes … a...

The most promising weather condition for us duck hunters is stormy, foul weather. Why? Storms and cold fronts usually bring strong winds and increased cloud cover — both of which can be used in our...

Avoid these surefire ways to get booted from the blind. Follow our tips, and you'll be swimming in invites.

Obsession with his craft, passion for preservation and a lucky call he just can’t lose. Meet the man behind Slayer.

Pressure-savvy prey. Hunters in your spot. These five tactics take the stress out of duck hunting on public lands.

If you’re tired of frying up duck sausage and eggs, this recipe for Spanish paella with duck sausage is for you.