By Brad Heidel, Executive Director – bheidel@wisducks.org
This article appeared in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s August 2026 Newsletter.
Countdown to Duck Season Starts in Oshkosh
This is one of the easiest newsletter articles I have written all year. The short version is simple—come to the Waterfowl Hunters Expo!
This is the time of year when we all need to gather in Oshkosh to get fired up for the upcoming waterfowl season. Just over a week after the Expo, we’ll be chasing ducks and geese. If that doesn’t get you excited, I’m not sure what will. Whether you’re an old duck hunter, just getting started, or a young, hard-charging buck, you won’t want to miss these two days.
Everything you need for the upcoming season will be there for you to see, try, and purchase. Need new decoys? We’ve got them. Need ammo? We’ve got it. Looking for a new boat or jacket? We’ve got those too. You get the point. If you’re a waterfowl hunter and it’s not at the Waterfowl Hunters Expo, you probably don’t need it! You’ll have the opportunity to check out all the major national brands, as well as custom gear from some of the harder-to-find manufacturers.
And while you’re in Oshkosh, be sure to get your tickets to the Expo Duck Hunters Banquet. It’s one of the premier events of the year and a great way to show your support for the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association.
I truly mean it when I say I hope to see every waterfowl hunter from Wisconsin and our neighboring states at this year’s celebration. Your attendance at the Waterfowl Hunters Expo (get your tickets here) and the Expo Duck Hunters Banquet directly benefits Wisconsin’s ducks and Wisconsin’s duck hunters.
We’ll see you in Oshkosh on August 21–22!
