You’ve spent the money on the gear. You’ve got the license. But when you’re standing in the dark at the marsh edge — do you actually know what’s legal to shoot, and how to read the conditions before you set your spread?
This guide fixes that. Built specifically for duck hunters in Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, Tennessee, and Mississippi — everything you need before the season and on the water, in one clean download.
What’s Inside the Field Guide
- 🦆 Species ID — Mallard, Blue-wing Teal, Wood Duck, Pintail, Wigeon, Gadwall. Markings, habitat, calls, and bag limit notes for each species
- 📋 Season Dates & Bag Limits — State-by-state breakdown for all 5 Southern states, plus federal stamp requirements and species-specific restrictions
- 🗺️ Scouting & Water Reading — A proven 3-day pre-season scouting system, the 4 water features that hold ducks, and a conditions table that tells you when to hunt and when to stay home
- 🏕️ Duck Blind Setup — Step-by-step build guide for under $100 in materials
- 🎒 Gear Checklist — Everything from waders to calls to decoys, with recommendations at every price point
Plus a Bonus Printable — Free With Your Download
You also get the Season Day Checklist — one page, three columns, designed to fold into your blind bag. Licenses, gear, spread setup, and a species quick-reference all on one sheet. Print it once, use it every season.
📦 What You Get: Two PDF files — the full ~10-page Field Guide + the bonus Season Day Checklist printable. Instant download via Gumroad.
Instant download · Two print-ready PDFs · No subscription
The Details
- Format: Two PDF files — main guide (~10 pages) + bonus printable checklist (1 page)
- States covered: Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi
- Season data: Based on 2025–26 frameworks — always verify current-year dates with your state agency
- Delivery: Instant download via Gumroad — check your email after purchase
- Price: $14
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