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Duck Hunting Methods in Morocco: Field-Proven Techniques, Regional Strategies & Dog Work 🦆
Duck hunting in Morocco isn’t a packaged experience—it’s raw, seasonal, and shaped by terrain, weather, and tradition. From the tidal lagoons of Merja Zerga to the inland marshes of Tadla, each region demands a different approach. This guide breaks down the actual hunting methods used by Moroccan waterfowl hunters, with detailed insight into setups, dog breeds, regional tactics, and how the hunt unfolds in real time.
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🎯 Morning Flight Shooting (Most Common Method)
This is the bread-and-butter technique for duck hunters across Morocco. It’s used in nearly every wetland zone—from River Camp’s lakes to the reed beds of Souss-Massa.
🔹 How It Works:
• Hunters arrive at the blind or natural cover before dawn, usually by 5:30–6:00 AM.
• Ducks begin flying in 30–45 minutes after sunrise, heading from roosting areas to feeding zones.
• Shots are taken as birds pass overhead or swing into decoy
Review of the MONZA .308 Win Rifle
I recently had the opportunity to try out the MONZA .308 Win, and I wanted to share my thoughts based on my experience with this rifle.
Build Quality:
The MONZA has a solid build with a good weight balance, making it feel sturdy yet manageable. The materials used are of high quality, and you can tell that it’s designed for durability. The finish is quite appealing, giving it a sleek and polished look.
Ergonomics:
In terms of ergonomics, the rifle feels comfortable in hand. The stock has a nice contour that fits well against the shoulder, allowing for a stable shooting position. Additionally, the controls are easily accessible, which can make reloading and adjustments straightforward, even in fast-paced scenarios.
Accuracy:
One of the standout features of the MONZA .308 Win is its accuracy. With the right ammunition, it performs exceptionally well at various distances. I found that the rifle was able to maintain tight groupings, making it suitab
Honest Review of the InfiRay Geni35R Scope
I recently had the opportunity to test the InfiRay Geni35R thermal scope, and I wanted to share my thoughts based on my experience with it.
First of all, the build quality of the Geni35R is impressive. It feels sturdy and well-designed, which is essential for outdoor use. The weight is manageable, making it easy to handle during long hours in the field.
One of the standout features of the Geni35R is its thermal imaging performance. The image clarity is excellent, even in low-light conditions, and the ability to detect heat signatures is quite impressive. I found that it performed well at various distances, allowing me to accurately identify targets even at longer ranges.
The user interface is intuitive, which made it easy to adjust settings on the fly. The various reticle options and color palettes can be tailored to individual preferences, enhancing the user experience. Additionally, the battery life is commendable, lasting through exten
Bear hunting
Hunting bears is a thrilling yet demanding pursuit that requires careful planning and respect for nature. Several methods are employed to increase the chances of a successful hunt. One popular technique is hunting over oats, where hunters attract bears with bait. Another effective method is hunting from a tower, allowing for a broader view and improved accuracy. Utilizing trained Laikas can also enhance tracking, as these dogs are excellent companions in the field.
Many hunters choose to hunt during the night, when bears are more active, while hunting over bait remains a common practice. The bear hunting season varies by region, so it's crucial to verify local regulations.
When it comes to weaponry, rifles and shotguns are often preferred, with proper caliber selection critical to ensure a humane kill. Safety is paramount; always wear appropriate gear, inform others of your hunting plans, and carry bear spray as a precaution.
Remember to adhere to hunting rules: obtai
A hunter in the steppes of the Kazakh SSR. The 1950s.
Traditional Hunting in the Steppes of the Kazakh SSR in the 1950s
In the 1950s, the vast steppes of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic (Kazakh SSR) remained a land of open horizons, sweeping grasslands, and a deeply rooted nomadic heritage, despite the sweeping changes brought by Soviet modernization. Amid collectivization, industrialization, and the push toward urbanization, traditional hunting practices persisted—adapted, transformed, but not entirely extinguished—among the rural Kazakh population.
Hunting in the Kazakh steppes during this era was not primarily a sport, as it might have been in the West, but a practical means of survival, a cultural tradition, and a way of maintaining a connection to ancestral ways in the face of rapid societal change. For many Kazakh families, especially in remote rural areas, hunting supplemented food supplies in a time of scarcity and limited access to markets. It also preserved a sense of
A hunter with his hunting fox. Canada, 1942.
There is no historical evidence that foxes were used as hunting companions in Canada during the 1940s—or at any time in Canadian history. Unlike dogs, falcons, or even horses, foxes were not domesticated or trained for cooperative hunting in North America, including by Indigenous peoples or European settlers.
Foxes in Canada were primarily associated with the fur trade, not hunting partnerships. The country had a well-established fur industry, and fox farming—especially for silver, red, and Arctic foxes—was a significant rural enterprise, particularly in the Canadian Maritimes, the Prairies, and the North. Fur farms proliferated in the early 20th century, peaking in the 1920s–1940s, when luxurious fox fur coats were in high demand in Europe and the United States.
Wild foxes were trapped for their pelts, often using steel leg-hold traps or snares. Trappers—many of them Indigenous or Métis, or non-Indigenous residents of remote regions—reli
The Thrill of the Hunt: Connecting with Nature
Hunting has been an integral part of human culture for centuries, serving not only as a means of sustenance but also as a unique opportunity to connect with nature. For many, it is more than just a sport; it’s a way to appreciate the wild, understand animal behavior, and develop a deep respect for the environment.
The thrill of the hunt comes from the challenge it presents. Whether tracking a deer through the woods or patiently waiting in a blind for waterfowl, each outing is an adventure. Hunters often rely on a mix of skill, knowledge, and patience to succeed. It’s not just about the final catch but the experience of being outdoors, the strategies involved, and the camaraderie shared with fellow hunters.
Sustainable hunting practices play a vital role in conservation efforts. By participating in regulated hunting, individuals contribute to wildlife management and habitat preservation. This balance ensures that animal populations remai
Skylarks, starlings and mistle thrushes: Endangered songbirds licensed to be killed for sport in UK
Skylarks, starlings and mistle thrushes are among the red-listed species approved to be hunted by falconers.
Should endangered wild birds be hunted for sport?
It sounds like an odd question to be asking in 2023, in the midst of a biodiversity crisis.
Yet, at a time when many avian species in the UK are under threat of regional extinction, government data reveals falconers are permitted to hunt rare songbirds.
The data, released this week by government watchdog Natural England, has caused concern among environmentalists.
What is falconry and how is it regulated in the UK?
Falconry involves hunting wild animals in their natural habitat using a trained bird of prey.
There are reportedly around 25,000 falconers in the UK. The sport itself dates back hundreds of years, and it has seen a resurgence in recent times.
While it remains legal throughout Britain, many outside the hobby are u
Skylarks, starlings and mistle thrushes: Endangered songbirds licensed to be killed for sport in UK
Skylarks, starlings and mistle thrushes are among the red-listed species approved to be hunted by falconers.
Should endangered wild birds be hunted for sport?
It sounds like an odd question to be asking in 2023, in the midst of a biodiversity crisis.
Yet, at a time when many avian species in the UK are under threat of regional extinction, government data reveals falconers are permitted to hunt rare songbirds.
The data, released this week by government watchdog Natural England, has caused concern among environmentalists.
What is falconry and how is it regulated in the UK?
Falconry involves hunting wild animals in their natural habitat using a trained bird of prey.
There are reportedly around 25,000 falconers in the UK. The sport itself dates back hundreds of years, and it has seen a resurgence in recent times.
While it remains legal throughout Britain, many outside the hobby are u
Fox
Foxes are small to medium-sized, omnivorous mammals belonging to several genera of the family Canidae. They have a flattened skull, upright, triangular ears, a pointed, slightly upturned snout, and a long bushy tail (or brush).
Twelve species belong to the monophyletic "true foxes" group of genus Vulpes. Approximately another 25 current or extinct species are always or sometimes called foxes; these foxes are either part of the paraphyletic group of the South American foxes, or of the outlying group, which consists of the bat-eared fox, gray fox, and island fox.
Foxes live on every continent except Antarctica. The most common and widespread species of fox is the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) with about 47 recognized subspecies. The global distribution of foxes, together with their widespread reputation for cunning, has contributed to their prominence in popular culture and folklore in many societies around the world. The hunting of foxes with packs of hounds, long an established pursuit
Wisconsin
Known for cheese, farm fields, big hardwood timber, and the Green Bay Packers, the Badger State is also among the states with the most deer, at least according to Kip Adams, a wildlife biologist and chief conservation officer of the National Deer Association.
While Wisconsin doesn’t estimate its deer herd numbers, Jeffrey Pritzl, a wildlife biologist with the Wisconsin DNR, provided some insight. “We don’t generate a statewide deer population,” he said, “because it’s a really big number that doesn’t translate well to the individual hunting experience due to widely varied deer densities. However, it’s safe to say that there are well over a million deer, especially pre-deer season. In our online Deer Metrics System, we provide a graph of the statewide post-hunting season population. Some areas may have 10 deer per square mile, and others have more than 100. Our highest densities are in east-central farmlands.”
Even though Ohio, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, and Kentucky get tons of
Boat Accessories for the Salt Water
Boat-show season was a huge success this year for both the boating industry and its consumers looking for some new boat accessories, like me. It goes without saying that the prior-year pandemic regulations created hardship for places of gathering, whether it was church, classrooms, theaters, restaurants, and yes, trade shows. With these imposed restrictions, outdoor enthusiasts took it in the teeth when it came to Sportsman and Boat Shows. But 2022 showed signs of improvement, breathing air into the oxygen-starved industry. Throughout the Pacific Northwest, what last year was a virtual echo chamber this year was an elbow-to-elbow, bustling free-for-all. Eager outdoor enthusiasts were hungry, and these trade shows helped many turn their dreams to realities, while others better prepared for yet another season of reveries.
If you’re the person that makes that annual journey to your favorite sporting or boat show, you will quickly put together the list
LeeLock Anchor Systems
LeeLock Anchor Systems has dozens of angling-friendly products designed for drift boats, power boats, and even inflatables. It’s no secret that LeeLock products are designed by boating anglers, for boating anglers, all to make the day on the river, lake, or sea more efficient and enjoyable. With the growing trend of boaters adding bow-mounted trolling motors with “Spot Lock” technologies to their fishing arsenal, LeeLock was ahead of the craze with their industry-first Quick Change Base accessory line.
The Quick Change Base system is designed to allow accessories to be easily interchangeable. The universal Quick Change Base allows for the use of the LeeLock Columbia River Anchor Nest, the LeeLock Can Anchor System, and the industry-leading Quick Change LeeLock Trolling Motor Mount. Depending on your fishing applications and needs, you can incorporate any one or all of the applications. The Quick Change Base also accepts the LeeLock Bow Ladder, which makes getti
Noted Mumbai-based bird rescuer moves high court to quash hunting charges against him
Pradeep D’souza, a well-known bird rescuer of Mumbai, recently approached the Bombay High Court seeking to quash an FIR lodged against him by the Maharashtra Forest Department for allegedly hunting and purchasing wild animals. The FIR was filed for alleged violation of the Wildlife (Protection) Act (WPA) in 2021.
D’Souza, 47, claimed to be the most sought-after bird rescuer in Mumbai who rescues and rehabilitates trapped, sick and injured birds. He said that even forest department officials seek his help for rehabilitation of birds as the government had inadequate infrastructure for the same.
D’Souza, in a petition filed through advocate Amrita Nair, submitted that on March 14, 2020, he had written a letter to the Office of Conservator of Forest, Thane Forest Division and had given a list of the birds rescued by him according to the guidelines provided in the WPA. He added that despite repeated eff
Lizard Island, Australia
This Island in Australia is one of the great fishing spots you can explore. The island is situated on The Great Barrier Reef and is easily accessible as the flights to this place are connected to all airports in Australia. It provides a variety of fish at different seasons, including the giant black marlin.
The other fish variety you can find in the waters around Lizard Island includes the Trevally, Mackerel, and Queenfish, among other species.
If you’re looking to catch the Black Marlin, it’s advisable to visit between September to December. This species comes around during that time of the year and the first seven days of October.
You also don’t need to worry about getting that big catch because you’ll find a crew to show you the perfect places to fish. For an unforgettable holiday, this destination won’t disappoint.
Apart from fishing, spectacular views, and luxurious resorts, you also get to have one of the most memorable experiences. So, whether you’r
Two Idaho wolves kill 143 sheep in freak "pile up"
Two wolves are responsible for the deaths of 143 sheep in Idaho’s Boise Foothills. The “pile-up” occurred in mid-May and, following an investigation conducted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) and Wildlife Services, officials determined that two wolves “caused the sheep to flee in panic,” which caused them to “crush or suffocate each other” as they tried to escape, according to a press release.
During the investigation, Wildlife Services discovered two sets of wolf tracks in the same location as the incident. While permission was given to remove the problem wolves if found, officials were unable to locate the animals.
“This sadly exemplifies why wolf management in Idaho can be so challenging,” said IDFG Director Ed Schriever. “People cherish the Foothills for its diversity of wildlife, along with the opportunities for grazing, recreation and other activities. In this instance, a pair of wolves caused a significant loss
10 Classic Hunting Rifles Every Hunter Should Own (Part 1)
These classic hunting rifles bring a good dose of nostalgia, and plenty of real-world performance
1. Springfield Armory Model 1903 Sporter
Many, if not most, of our modern bolt-action hunting rifles have their roots in military rifles of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. After the World Wars, an abundance of surplus rifles was quickly taken advantage of by hunters. The 1903 Springfield was commonly “sporterized” by pulling the action and putting it in a shorter, more-handy “sporter” stock. Of course, they were often re-barreled, re-chambered, and highly-modified for specific hunting purposes—all based around the robust 1903 action.
It was common for gunsmiths to “sporterize” surplus rifles for customers, turning them into heirloom hunting rifles. If I was to buy one, I’d take the original .30/06 chambering, although they were often re-barreled in other calibers like .270 Win. The 1903’s action was built for battle, a
Exotic, rare wildlife species found in India
Hyderabad: India is the world’s 8th most biodiverse region. Our country encompasses a wide range of biomes: desert, high mountains, highlands, tropical and temperate forests, swamplands, plains, grasslands, areas surrounding rivers, as well as an island archipelago. It hosts four biodiversity hotspots: the Himalayas, the Western Ghats, the Indo-Burma region and Sundaland. These hotspots have numerous endemic species. Here are some of the rare and exotic wildlife species native to India.
Lion-tailed macaque
Lion-tailed macaques live in tropical rainforests throughout southern India. Only the Western Ghats mountains are known to make up their habitat. Usually, they are found alongside deciduous trees and can be observed at elevations of up to 4921.3 feet.
Listed as Endangered under the IUCN list, the population of these species is 3,000–3,500. The expected maximum life expectancy in the wild is around 20 years.
Nilgiri marten
The Nilgiri
Cingulata, part of the superorder Xenarthra, is an order of armored New World placental mammals. Dasypodids and chlamyphorids, the armadillos, are the only surviving families in the order. Two groups of cingulates much larger than extant armadillos (maximum body mass of 45 kg (100 lb) in the case of the giant armadillo) existed until recently: pampatheriids, which reached weights of up to 200 kg (440 lb) and chlamyphorid glyptodonts, which attained masses of 2,000 kg (4,400 lb)or more.
The cingulate order originated in South America during the Paleocene epoch about 66 to 56 million years ago, and due to the continent's former isolation remained confined to it during most of the Cenozoic. However, the formation of a land bridge allowed members of all three families to migrate to southern North America during the Pliocene or early Pleistocene as part of the Great American Interchange. After surviving for tens of millions of years, all of the pampatheriids and giant glyptodonts apparent
New clues may explain the mysterious origins of the Falklands wolf
Charcoal, bones, and tools suggest Indigenous seafarers inhabited the Falklands. It’s possible they may have brought their canine companions along.
When Charles Darwin arrived at the Falkland Islands in 1833, the lone mammal he saw wandering its desolate shores was an odd fox-like creature.
Darwin and other European settlers assumed that the Falklands, also known as Islas Malvinas and located several hundred miles east of the Argentina coastline, were uninhabited. There were no settlements and no people who could have ferried the enigmatic Falkland fox, also called the warrah, to this cold, scrubby archipelago.
The warrah, they decided, must have made its own way across the sea. Scientists later hypothesized the foxes could have made it there by rafting on debris or hopping across ice floes during the last Ice Age.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/falkland-islands-wolf-fox-origin-people
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Controversial spring bear hunt up for debate in Washington
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will hear a report Friday on potential changes to the 2022 spring bear hunt season.
However, several conservation groups said special permits to hunt black bears in the spring should not be issued at all. The groups said the hunts cruelly kill bears just as they’ve emerged from hibernation with cubs in tow.
“There's a reason why we don't hunt any other species during the spring – other than turkeys – because spring is an important time for all species in which they're recovering from the winter,” said Claire Loebs Davis, board president, Washington Wildlife First, a conservation group.
After hibernation, Loebs Davis said, bears are on the verge of starvation, making the bears sluggish, slow and easy to kill.
“Starvation is forcing them into clearings and in areas where the only food is available – where they are easy for hunters to find and shoot,” she said.
As bears emerge from
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