Tip #10: Hunting Late Season Geese

In Oregon we get to hunt geese into late January/February. The Westerns (Greaters if you are from the Mid-West) are starting to fall in love by then. I have found that putting out ONE or maybe THREE decoys at most will bring in almost all singles and some groups of up to five. The big flocks will not pay attention but those lonely individual geese won't even hesitate coming in after a few calls to get their attention. This tactic may apply to other States with late seasons as well.

--From Delta Supporter John Boro

Tip #9: Socked, Flocked Heads

At last there's a good use for all the single stockings whose mates were eaten by the dryer. Protect the heads of flocked decoys by covering them with socks during transport.

--Delta Waterfowl RD Scott Terning

Tip #8: Skunk Cocktail

If your retriever has an encounter with a skunk, combine in a large plastic pail: 1 quart of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide, 1/2 cup baking soda and 3 tablespoons liquid dish soap. Wearing latex gloves, wash the dog thoroughly in that mixture, rinse and repeat. Nothing works better.

--Courtesy Outdoor Writer Tori McCormick

Tip #7: A Backhanded Tip

Stick one of those shake-and-bake hand warmers on top of each hand and pull on a pair of leather shooting gloves. Your hands will stay warm even on the coldest day, and you'll even be able to shoot without removing your gloves.

--Courtesy Chris Hustad (nodakoutdoors.com)