A mallard female with little ducklings in wildlife on a river on a sunny day. Breeding season for wild ducks. Mallard with brood in colorful spring place. Wild ducks in natural habitat

The sound of success is here. Introducing the Drake Single Reed duck call from Pistol Creek Outdoors. Engineered for pure, authentic duck sound, the Drake delivers the raspy, realistic hen mallard calls that bring wary birds in for a closer look. It’s built to perform reliably through every hunt of the season. From soft quacks and chuckles for finishing to loud, powerful hail calls that cut through the wind, the Drake offers the versatility you need on your lanyard. It’s time to talk their langu

Meet the Cast of Migration's Mallard Family

Fall mallard migration is well underway, with many birds making significant movements during the early-November cold spell. As temperatures have since moderated across much of the flyway, most individuals appear to be holding steady in regional stopover or staging areas. Each path represents an individual mallard equipped with a GPS transmitter. Most of these birds were originally marked last November, though several are now completing their second or even third fall migration since tagging—prov