DIY duck hunting in the Prairie Pothole Region is still productive if you hunt midweek, target water over dry fields, and scout sections with multiple wetlands across several property lines. Focus on ...

When Colonel Tom Kelly was born in 1927, wild turkeys were a rare site. By the time he killed his first turkey in the swamps around Mobile, Alabama at age 11, the iconic game birds were all but ...

Duck hunting requires a lot of gear. Sheds full of it. Trailers full of it. Hunters need gear to hide from ducks, call them in, chase them down, and get them home. So if you’re shopping for a duck ...

Even with the best scope, 10 football fields in length is a long way to shoot. Sure, it can be done by shooters using iron sights on a variety of different types of rifles. Some people do it with new ...

Besides your shotgun, duck hunting waders are arguably the most important piece of equipment a waterfowl hunter will own. Waterfowl habitat is a nasty place for gear and your waders will take a ...

When traveling through bear country, an err of caution should always be taken, and for most people, that means carrying items like bear spray and bear canisters. Most of what is recommended for hikers ...

For hunters who want the best overall performance in a lightweight package, the Swarovski Z5i+ 2-10×42 leads the category. For long-range precision, the Tract Toric Ultra HD 2.5-15x MRAD Eagleman is ...

Heading into the woods without a few deer calls isn’t a good plan. Deer use various sounds to communicate with each other from the early part of the season to its end. When you understand the sounds ...

For a reliable, customizable rimfire that works for most squirrel hunters, the Ruger 10/22 is the default choice. For classic appeal and a step up in craftsmanship, the Browning SA-22 or Marlin 39A ...

For turkey and waterfowl hunters who want maximum versatility, the Mossberg 835 is the best overall pick. For value, the Mossberg 500 is the proven workhorse. Hunters on a tight budget should look at ...

For all-day comfort and best overall value, the Hawk Big Denali is the top pick. For bowhunters needing height and a retractable shooting rail, the Rivers Edge Lockdown wins. Big guys get the most ...

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