**Orders Are Now Closed**

Thanks to all that placed an order and shared this special offer!  We intend to start ship orders by the end of the week!  Stay tuned for more Special Edition designs coming soon!

Limited Time Offer!  2012 Special Edition Snow Goose Hoodie

We are now taking orders for our 2012 Special Edition Snow Goose Hoodie!  This hoodie is offered in White with black print and is the perfect addition to your snow goose hunting wardrobe.  It can be worn in the field or just lounging around.

All orders must be in by Wednesday, February 1st, 2012. Click the Read More button for more details and to order yours now!

I know that it is a little late in the season to post this, but I had a conversation with a young man this afternoon that is just getting into the sport. He was a little discouraged because he hasn't been hitting as many ducks as he feels he should have.

He asked me the "BIG" question that everyone just starting to duck hunt wants to know but is afraid to ask for fear of sounding stupid.

"What is the proper lead time for shooting ducks?"

January 2012: Connecticut's Duck Population Fewer than Last Season

A recent aerial survey conducted by the Connecticut Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) discovered fewer duck numbers than found last year. 15,893 ducks were spotted during the survey which was conducted during the first week in January, 7033 less than last year's total of 22,926. The lower numbers are more than likely a result of this winter's above average temperatures. According to the DEEP's Migratory Game Bird Program's leader Min Huang, " This year's survey conditions were relatively poor because the weeks leading up to the survey were very mild and most inland bodies of water had yet to freeze. Plus, the flying and viewing conditions were difficult the day of the survey".

The DEEP does not rely on the midwinter survey to count perspective populations in the state. The January survey is used as a "snapshot" of current bird numbers in Connecticut's area of the Atlantic Flyway.

To see the full article and interview in the Middletown Press click this link.