What Do Ducks Eat? Here’s What Every Waterfowl Hunter Should Know

A pair of mallards dabble bottoms-up in a pond. Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program

Know the diet. Find the ducks. Understanding what’s on the menu for wild ducks can vastly improve your waterfowl hunting season

By Alice Jones Webb – Outdoor Life Magazine

Being able to think like a hungry duck is an essential skill for successful waterfowl scouting and hunting. The ability to find key food sources is directly related to putting roast duck on the family dinner table. However, answering the question “What do ducks eat?” isn’t as easy as you might think.

Ducks are a wildly diverse group of birds with vastly different feeding habits. Here’s a basic breakdown of what wild ducks eat and where to find it. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE