If the gadwall were a stand-up comedian, he’d be the late Rodney Dangerfield. Why Dangerfield? Because the comic was always referring to himself as “getting no respect.” And in the waterfowl hunting ...
The gadwall has no glam. Its nickname, the “gray duck,” is the definition of dull. But a close look at the subtly hued drake shows that he’s every bit as handsome—in an understated way—as any ...
The plumage of the male and female Gadwall differ. The males’ chest, shoulders and flanks are dyed dark grey and the most striking thing in their plumage is the deep black rump. Gadwall females are ...
Fall season laments the end of summer, but it’s a beautiful season with some lingering warmer days and fall colors. October and November are also great months for migrating waterfowl, which migrate ...
One of the ‘dabbling ducks’ and a cousin of the very familiar wild Mallard Duck is the Gadwall which is described as ‘quiet, unobtrusive, and easily overlooked’. From its overall appearance, they are ...
Claim to fame: There are no surveys to prove it, but gadwalls could very well be the “most hunted” duck species in southwest Missouri. Mallards may get all the publicity, but gadwalls fly through this ...
It’s almost waterfowl hunting season in Texas and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has provided its season outlook for hunters across the state. Waterfowl hunting season is about two weeks away ...