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The HDR Feeder Hen, by Avian-X, is designed to imitate a mature hen feeding with a high exposed back, and lowered primary wing feathers.

The Heavy Duty Realism (HDR) Strutter, from Avian-X, adds an aggressive poster to their lineup, designed specifically to fool more dominant longbeards.

The Avian-X HDR (Heavy-Duty Realism) Hen decoy features interchangeable heads and details molded from hand-carved designs to promote the highest degree of realism possible.

Avian-X Topflight Teal Decoys, available in Blue-winged Teal, Green-winged Teal or Early Season Teal packs, let hunters target a specific species or hunt mixed flocks of ducks in early season plumage.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking waterfowl hunters and wildlife watchers heading to the field to keep an eye out for any sick or dead birds they find in the wild that may be the result of avian influenza. Meanwhile, the disease has been found in domestic flocks in neighboring Oklahoma.

State agencies are issuing avian influenza (HPAI) precautions after detection of the virus in locations they manage. Although the chance of encountering a diseased animal—even less of catching or transmitting it—the safety steps are simple and procedures most readers likely already follow.

From the river bottoms to the hardwoods, life-like motion is often the key to making wary toms commit to covering those last few yards. Avian-X is now making the natural appeal and comfort of movement simpler, thanks to an all-new motion system that makes a spread come alive.

Close to 2,000 snow geese fell dead from the sky in Idaho last week, and hunters had nothing to do with it.

Here's a look at some of the most innovative early season hunting gear for 2021.