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This week, were taking a look at the Winchester Wildcat SR. A suppressor-ready update of the original Wildcat, it features a shortened barrel and lighter weight, for improved handling. The same great ergonomics and controls keep this at the top of our list for hunt-ready squirrel guns. For more information on this lightweight plinker, check out thevideoembedded above, hosted by Digital Associate Editor, David Herman.MSRP: $279.99; winchesterguns.com
For hunters seeking a sturdy and spacious elevated platform, a standard tripod or ladder stand often isn't enough. The Quad Pod series from Ol'Man Outdoors offers a solution, featuring the BaseCamp 7-foot Quad Pod (OT-702) and the Fortress Deluxe 12-foot Quad Pod (OT-703).
A response plan in Texas, for implementation if the New World Screwworm parasite crosses the border, was unveiled by U.S. officials late last year and some ranchers are not on board with all the requirements.
If you slog through just one frustrating morning of hunting off the “X,” you’ll learn the biggest spreads and best calling this time of year won’t do a thing to pull ducks toward you.
For 2025 Mossberg's 940 Pro Waterfowl is continuing on with an optic-ready receiver cut to accept direct mounting of micro-dot optics (RMSc-pattern), while also becoming available fully finished in Realtree's Legacy pattern.