Mallard Duck
Waterfowl
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Season: CLOSED
(2025-10-11 - 2026-01-10)
Field Reference: Mallard Duck
Appearance & Identification
Green head (drake), orange feet.
Preferred Habitat
River eddies, backwaters, and the main Kinzua Reservoir.
Seasonal Behavior
Wary of pressure. Will move to the middle of the river or reservoir when hunters hit the banks.
Recommended Tactics
Small, realistic "river spreads" of 6-12 decoys tucked into bank eddies. Motion is more important than numbers in river current.
Field Notes & Facts
Late-season mallards on the Allegheny are "Red Legs"—hardy migrators that come down from Canada once northern lakes freeze.