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John Pollmann

John Pollmann

John Pollmann is a lifelong waterfowl and upland hunter. His writing frequently appears in magazines from conservation organizations like Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever. He lives with his wife, two sons, and yellow Lab in South Dakota.

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How to Stay Hidden from Ducks and Geese

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How to Stay Hidden from Ducks and Geese

Outside of actually finding the birds and securing a place to hunt, there is no single factor more important to consistently killing ducks and geese than staying hidden. Effective concealment involves a whole lot more than simply picking a pattern of camouflage for your coat, hat, and gloves. If you...
John Pollmann Dec 29, 2020
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The Best Waterfowl Shotgun

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The Best Waterfowl Shotgun

Waterfowl hunting is a gear-intensive sport, but there probably isn’t a single piece of equipment more important than a shotgun. Choosing the right firearm for the job requires some planning. Here are a few thoughts on how to make the right choice. 12 vs. 20 When steel shot became the law of the...
John Pollmann Oct 28, 2020
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How to Scout for Ducks and Geese

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How to Scout for Ducks and Geese

For waterfowl hunters, scouting often means hours of windshield time scanning skies, fields, and marshes. It also means hard work, devising a plan, and a bit of luck. Without scouting, a waterfowl hunter’s chances for success go down the drain. But to say that scouting just boils down to driving...
John Pollmann Sep 30, 2020
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The 3 Duck Calls Every Hunter Should Own

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The 3 Duck Calls Every Hunter Should Own

Working for a lawn care company as a teen, I learned the hard way that more isn’t necessarily better when it comes to fertilizer. Thankfully the homeowner and my boss were forgiving, but I cringed with embarrassment every time I drove by the lawn that turned a shade of brown I’d never seen. And...
John Pollmann Sep 11, 2020
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