Monica SandreczkiA winter waterfowl hunt on the St. Lawrence River Patrick Chase looks out at a freighter across the river in Canada. Photo: Monica Sandreczki Hunting for ducks and other waterfowl ...

Duck hunters hate buying waders. I can’t blame them. Because at some point, even the best duck hunting waders will fail you. It’s impossible for them not to. Duck hunters bend, crouch, take a knee, ...

The count aims to ensure a proper and consistent population estimate before the ducks begin their April migration.