Book excerpt: The wetlands of North America harbor duck, geese, and other waterfowl that sportspeople have been hunting for hundreds of years. This complete, beautifully-illustrated guide provides the knowledge necessary to build up hunters' skills in an effective, safe, and law-abiding manner. Dogs, decoys, camouflage, the use of boats, and more are covered with tried and true methods designed to maximize hunters' efficiency and enjoyment of the outdoors. Also detailed are firearm safety and handling, bag limits, and other procedures to make sure that hunting waterfowl in the great outdoors is both fun and fascinating.