does anybody out there recall a duck hunting article that was either in outdoor life or field and stream?

Question

it was some years ago and entitled something like "the day the duck hunters died." it had to do with a freak storm that traveled across the midwest and up the eastern seaboard killing many duck hunters along the way. i know this is tough, just hoping somebody remembers.

Answer 1

Here ya go
'Missing' reappear

While there were 15 confirmed deaths, mostly hunters, in Wisconsin and Minnesota, a number of previously unaccounted for persons began turning up among names of persons rescued from the river or located at some isolated wayside or farmhouse.
Hunters, many caught out in the storm in light clothing and without food or water, told harrowing tales of struggles to survive.
"Many came in with frostbitten fingers or toes," this newspaper reported. "Cherished guns, boats, decoys and other hunting equipment apparently counted for nothing in what became a fight by many hunters to save their lives.

Answer 2

I remember that story well. It was in Field and Stream about two years ago and it was a reprinted from 20 years ago. I have the edition at home if you are really interested in it send me an email and I can scan it for you or give more details (date of issue etc)

Answer 3

Sad story.