Chasing Whistlers - Tips for Goldeneye Duck Hunting

Goldeneye duck hunting is one of those late-season grinds that really separates the die-hards from the fair-weather hunters. When most guys are hanging up their waders and heading for the couch to watch football, the diver hunters are just getting started. There's something about a bitter north wind and a sheet of ice forming on the shoreline that brings out the best in these birds. If you've ever heard that distinct whistling sound of their wings cutting through a frozen morning, you know exactly why people get obsessed with them. ...

April 28, 2026 · 7 min · Foster Cardenas