Last season I treated myself to a morning goose hunt on private lands arranged by one of the professional guides from Minturn Anglers out of Denver Colorado. Not only did I have a most enjoyable and successful expedition, I realized this was an investment with returns. During our few hours together, my guide provided me […]
Tens of thousands of migratory and resident ducks and geese consider the Denver front range of the Colorado home. During migration season, over 600,000 Canada geese migrate through the area, and it is estimated that up to 150,000 spend the winter here. That’s a lot of birds! Still, it’s not necessarily an easy task to […]
Shorter days and cooler temperatures signal that another Colorado duck and goose hunting season is fast approaching. Before making the trek to your local hunting shop to stock up on supplies, be sure to take the time to think through what will be needed this coming season. I typically deal with Minturn Anglers in Denver, […]
When I want to spend a day hunting duck or goose without having to compete with large numbers of other hunters searching for the best spots in Colorado’s State Wildlife Areas, I drop in to the Minturn Anglers hunting shop in Vail and sometimes Denver, Colorado. For a very modest fee, I can rent an […]
It’s hard to recall the number of times I’ve relied on advice from knowledgeable staff at Minturn Anglers. Whether I’m in their Denver, Minturn or Vail shop, I can always count on friendly discussions and useful information to guide my decisions. Just recently I was in the Denver store stocking up on ammunition for the […]
My teenage daughter Logan is as much of an outdoor nut as I am. I brought her out last summer, at her insistence, to try her hand at fly fishing on the Dream Stream. This fall she is adamant she wants to accompany me on a Denver Front Range waterfowl hunting expedition. I love it! I […]
You see them every year. During peak migration period, more than 600,000 geese and other waterfowl fly through Colorado’s Denver Front Range corridor. This year you have decided to claim a few of these birds for yourself. Here are a few tips on getting started if this is a new sport for you. It helps […]
When I was a teen I frequently went duck hunting on fields near Denver Colorado for 2-3 hours before school started. Even though there was often frost on the ground, all I needed was a windbreaker and cap to keep me warm. Today, however, my body speaks to me differently and I find myself following […]
I love duck hunting with a passion. Come with me as I share some of the reasons I lie awake in anticipation on the opening day of duck hunting season: Pre-season on-line, catalog and in store shopping for equipment and supplies has stretched my patience for opening day to arrive Getting ready for the first […]
You’ve started preparing for your first Colorado goose hunting expedition of the season. Of course, getting your gear in order is a priority. But you should also take the time to review important strategies which will increase the success of each hunt. Planning ahead before you get into the field will increase your success rate. […]