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Hunting Maryland's Eastern Shore with Banded and Avery Outdoors

by

Jon Draper

posted on February 10, 2017

News, Game, Upland & Waterfowl

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American Hunter Associate Editor Jon Draper and NRA Publications' Editorial Director John Zent just returned from a late-season goose hunting trip to Maryland’s famed Eastern Shore. The Pro Staff from Avery and Banded provided an opportunity to test the quality apparel from Banded, the awesome decoys from Avery GHG and a chance to experience what the historic area is known for: epic waterfowl hunting.

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