Ch 1 - History of Waterfowling in the Tennessee River Valley
The first chapter of Fall Flight in Alabama includes river journal entries relating to duck hunting dating back to the mid - 1700s and archeological finds in the 1920’s (before the dams were built) showing weapons Indians used to hunt waterfowl. In addition you will see how waterfowl hunting in North Alabama evolved from the spear, atlatl and bow and arrow to the repeating firearms of today. Other sections of interest in Chapter 1 include: The Path of the River, Aborigines, Waterfowl Hunting Weapons, Arrival of the White Man, The Land and Evolution of Agriculture, and Improvements in Navigation.

Ch 2 - The Golden Age of Waterfowling
An attempt was made to capture the waterfowl hunts of this halcyon era. The following interviews are from an era we only wish we could have experienced; Joshua Nicholas (Nick) Winn III, Euel Garrison, W. D. "Dryer" Day, Vernon Lyons, and Harold Hill.

Ch 3 - Waterfowl Hunting Regulations for Alabama
This chapter covers the geniuses and evolution of Alabama’s waterfowl regulations at the turn of the 20th century. Some of the topics include: North American Waterfowl Production Areas, 100 Years of Waterfowl Regulations in Alabama, and Blind Ambitions.

Ch 4 - North Alabama Waterfowl Refuges and Management Areas
This chapter gives a historical overview of North Alabama’s State and Federal waterfowl refuges and private waterfowl refuges. In addition, a historical narrative and recent improvements to North Alabama’s seven waterfowl management areas are included: North Alabama’s Waterfowl Refuges (Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, North Sauty State Waterfowl Refuge, Crow Creek State Waterfowl Refuge, Seven Mile Island State Waterfowl Refuge, Private Waterfowl Refuges); North Alabama’s Waterfowl Management Areas (Mud Creek WMA, Raccoon Creek WMA, Crow Creek WMA, T.W. Linville, Swan Creek WMA, Mallard-Fox Creek WMA, Seven Mile Island WMA); and Wheeler Refuge Hunts with a Tribute to Tom Akeson.

Ch 5 - The Tennessee Valley Authority
This chapter provides a navigation timeline and tells the historical role the Tennessee Valley Authority has played in our waterfowl hunting habitat. You will learn about the historical river and how it has changed in the last 80 years.

Ch 6 - Duck Hunting Clubs in Alabama
This chapter gives a brief overview of the variables involved in creating or buying a successful duck hunting club. As well, it lists over 200 duck clubs in North Alabama including some historical exerts, interesting comments, and stories about several clubs – Byrd Springs Rod and Gun Club, Attala Duck Hunters, The Long Pond Club, The Blue Goose Club.

Ch 7 - Waterfowl Habitat in North Alabama
This chapter gives a complete historical (1930’s) to present day narrative of waterfowl habitat in North Alabama. This includes the advent of agricultural crops and what to plant in North Alabama to attract waterfowl. In addition, this chapter includes the advent of aquatic vegetation (milfoil), lost waterfowl foods in North Alabama and Natural vs. Agricultural food sources.

Ch 8 - Alabama's Waterfowl Conservation Organizations
This chapter includes a complete historical timeline (since the 1930s) of waterfowl conservation organizations in North Alabama. In addition this chapter outlines the contributions each of these organizations has made for waterfowl in North Alabama. A special section was included on the role waterfowl conservation played in the comeback of the wood duck. The waterfowl Conservation organizations included are: Muscle Shoals Duck Hunters Association, North Alabama Waterfowl Association, Tennessee Valley Waterfowl Association, Alabama Waterfowl Association, Ducks Unlimited (The Formable Years of DU Events in Alabama), and The Wheeler Group.

Ch 9 - Wayward Fowl (Alabama's Unusual Waterfowl)
This chapter in Fall Flight in Alabama concentrates on unusual waterfowl in North Alabama. Ring Teal, Eiders, Harlequin, Bar- Headed and even Egyptian Geese. In addition to narrating the ducks that are not common to this area, it also includes some species of ducks that have yet to be identified.

Ch 10 - Waterfowl Banding in North Alabama
This chapter included a historical timeline on waterfowl banding in Alabama. There is a complete breakdown of every duck (by species) that has been banded by the federal government in Alabama since 1920. Also includes the first duck band ever retrieved in Alabama including the 1917 letter from the bander – Jack Miner. Many interesting inserts about banding in Alabama are in this section – including the oldest band recovery, methods of banding, unusual recoveries, and private waterfowl banding.

Ch 11 - Environmental Variables in North Alabama
Wind, waves, rain, fog, hurricanes, moon phases, snow, and ice – they are all covered in this chapter on the ever important environmental variables. There is a historical timeline included with the average and memorable historical weather events that occurred during Alabama’s waterfowl seasons.

Ch 12 - Duck Calling in Alabama
This chapter includes a complete breakdown of Alabama Duck Calling competition, including where each participant placed in the World Championship competition held in Stuttgart, Arkansas. In addition the winners of Regional duck calling contests from Alabama and where each participant placed in the World Championship. There are pages of interesting anecdotes and stories about Alabama duck calling including: The advent of custom calls in Alabama, Goose call champions, the genesis of the Walter Jones Championship trophy and History of Duck Calling in Alabama.

Ch 13 - The Alabama Waterfowl Stamp
This chapter breaks down the Alabama Waterfowl Stamp as well as the Junior Federal Duck Stamp. Other items of interest include a narrative of each Alabama Waterfowl Stamp and the Alabama Jr. Federal Duck Stamp including artist profile, judges, contest runners up and other interesting comments.

Ch 14 - Hunting the Big Waters of North Alabama
This chapter covers a wide array of information including hunting the Big Waters of Guntersville, Wheeler, Wilson, and Pickwick Lakes on the Tennessee River. In addition, it covers the dangers of hunting these environments as well as the great islands on the river from Bridgeport to Waterloo. Dangers & Death on the Big Waters: although it can be very rewarding in the right conditions, duck hunting on the large open water areas of the Tennessee River can be an unforgiving environment to endure. Unpredictable weather, massive waves, and bad judgment are all recipes for imminent death when hunting open water. An untold number of stories exist of cheating death with white knuckled rides on the high seas. This chapter also includes harrowing rescues and 8 duck hunters that didn’t finish the ride to the ramp.

Ch 15 - The Geese of North Alabama
Chapter 15 details a complete breakdown of the history of migratory and resident geese in North Alabama from the 1930s till present day. This chapter also covers the demise of the migratory geese and influx of resident geese.

Ch 16 - The Nonconformist
The majority of waterfowl hunters in Alabama employ the traditional methods of hunting. This includes hunting from stationary blinds over large spreads of decoys on public and private lands. There is a small group of hunters that are nonconformist and “step outside the envelope” to hunt the waterfowl of North Alabama. Below is two must read methods.

Ch 17 - We Are Where We Are (The Future)
Just 50 years ago things seemed so perfect in the world of waterfowling in North Alabama: plenty of ducks, plenty of places to go and seemingly little pressure. Gunner’s Point was our special place. In this chapter you will see the way waterfowl hunting was in North Alabama, what it has evolved in to and where it is going.