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In this week’s Ten Minute Tuesday, we dive into the rich history of the legendary Mississippi Flyway — the river system that helped shape waterfowl hunting culture across America. From indigenous hunters navigating flooded timber in dugout canoes to the rise of market hunting, steamboat duck commerce, elite duck clubs, and the birth of iconic destinations like Stuttgart, Arkansas, this episode explores how one river became the backbone of North American duck hunting history.

We break down the incredible scale of the Mississippi Flyway, the migration patterns that still define modern hunting today, and the stories that built the traditions many waterfowlers continue to live for every fall. This is Part 1 of a two-part history series, covering the southern and central reaches of the flyway before heading north next week.

If you love waterfowl history, duck camp stories, conservation culture, and the roots of the hunt, this episode is for you.

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