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Honey Brake
Our hunting grounds had a reputation all their own. Known for its plentiful waterfowl population—not to mention its television show on the Pursuit Channel—Honey Brake is something of an institution. We were treated to a look (though not a stay) inside its world-class lodge, and experienced just a fraction of its hunting locales over our three day visit.


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Modern Day Dinosaurs
Though we didn't cross paths with any of Louisiana's modern day dinosaurs during our trip, the lodge was decorated with a few reminders that we very much weren't alone when in the water. Though they were of little concern for us, Honey Brake does host gator hunts, too.

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Good Dog
Shallow, muddy waters would have made retrieving birds a bit of a battle for our hunters. Fortunately we had a number of fine dogs like Sash, pictured here.

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Blind Side
Winchester's Blind Side shotshells were the go-to ammunition for the first few days of the trip. They were joined by a new offering by the final day. More on that in a bit.

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Variety Pack
Though duck numbers were a bit below average for late December—like in many parts of the country—we had no shortage of variety. On the first day, my group knocked down canvasbacks, a ring-neck, a pintail, shovelers, teal and mallards.

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SPG Outdoors
Among our hosts were the fine folks from SPG Outdoors. Also known as Signature Products Group, SPG produces licensed gear and apparel for a number of companies—like Browning. Among SPG's offerings are the Browning hunting packs that just won a 2016 Golden Bullseye Award.

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Duck Barn
Honey Brake's duck barn was the final destination for any bird we felled during the day's hunt. There was no confusing just what the building was for.

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BXD
On the final day of the trip we had the opportunity to put Browning's new BXD shotshell to work. Birds were scarce on that final morning, though, so a complete review will have to wait. BXD Waterfowl Extra Distance is packed with round steel shot launched from a drag-stabilized wad at high velocity to improve downrange patterns, penetration and energy delivery.

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Line 'em Up
Nothing like a couple of pretty greenheads to really set off a trophy shot.