8 ways to fix a duck or goose hunt that’s going sideways

Man plans and God laughs, goes the old adage. That is especially true for waterfowlers. Despite our best efforts, there are days when our hunts just don’t follow the script. While many of the variables affecting how things unfold are difficult to predict, consistently successful duck and goose hunters can at least recognize what’s happening and react decisively. Here are eight common hunt-busters, and the back-pocket strategies that can help salvage the day when they happen.