Hogwash Central
Madduck essayist Howard N. Ellman asks the question:  Do the synapses of our waterfowl authorities fire in proper order?  Is this the reason for their frequent illogical and contradictory regulatory decisions?  Posted Aug. 18, 2009.

My Way
George Reiger, Field & Stream's long-time conservation columnist, tells how in retirement he created a small waterfowl haven that provides consistent shooting throughout the hunting season.  His pond governance is simple, practical and profound. Posted Aug. 18, 2009.

Horse Droppings
Adaptive Harvest, a.k.a. “Horseshit,” should be scuttled. Madduck editor James H. Phillips exposes its delusions in an in-depth analysis. Posted March 5, 2009.

Beware of Geeks
Madduck essayist Howard N. Ellman wonders why authorities have never asked him to state precisely how many ducks he has killed, and why this keys on a larger problem. Posted March 5, 2009.

Malice In Wonderland
With eloquence and unassailable logic, Madduck essayist Howard N. Ellman skewers waterfowl management and exposes its latest deceptions. A must-read for all duck hunters. Posted Dec. 22, 2008. 

De-Housing Predators
Art Ladehoff, inventor of the Big Foot goose decoy, calls for destroying the homes of predators to improve duck nest success. Posted Dec. 22, 2008.

Judging Duck Management
We know mallards are declining, but what is Adaptive Harvest Management’s effect on other species? A timely look at AHM’s collateral damage. By Madduck editor James H. Phillips. Posted Dec. 22, 2008.

Arrogance and Ignorance
Veteran waterfowler John Schulte finds key parallels between our economic meltdown and worsening duck crisis.  Posted Nov. 19, 2008.

Once is Enough
A view of swan hunting among contemporary waterfowlers.  By Madduck editor James H. Phillips.  Posted Nov. 19, 2008.

Tales From Bygone Days
Do today's youngster's have what it takes to become skilled hunters?  By Madduck essayist Howard N. Ellman.  Posted Nov. 19, 2008.