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An Ode to the 28-Gauge

Thanks to advancements in ammunition and new, moderately priced shotguns, the once-obscure 28-gauge is now a top choice for hunts ranging from pheasants in CRP fields to bagging a trophy tom.

South Dakota Pheasants Take a Nose Dive

South Dakota's roadside pheasant count is down a shocking 64-percent from last year.

What the 2014 Farm Bill Means for Ducks and Upland Birds

With passage in the House and Senate, the Agriculture Act of 2014—commonly known as the Farm Bill—has all but been signed into law. Here are the key ways that the bill benefits waterfowl, upland birds and other grassland- and wetland-dependent wildlife.

Iowa Pheasant Estimate Highest in 6 Years

As Iowa pheasants have declined, predictably so too have Iowa pheasant hunters. However, could the rooster population finally be stabilizing--or even recovering?

Member's Hunt: Three Deer in Three Minutes

This latest member's hunt comes from Max Trachsel of Dunkirk, Ohio.

Why the Whitetail Population Has Fallen

Deer populations are local affairs, but there have been some surprising regional trends hunters should be aware of.

Using Predator Control to Manage Waterfowl

Delta Waterfowl president Rob Olson weighs in on the effectiveness of controlling predators to increase hatch success.

U.S. Senate Passes 2014 Farm Bill

The U.S. Senate voted 68-32 on Feb. 4 to pass the 2014 Farm Bill, which will decide the fate of nearly $1 trillion and how it will be distributed between agriculture, conservation and food aid programs over the next five years.

Hunting Dog-Gone Pheasants

Don’t have a bird dog to track and locate the birds for you? These tips will keep you in the game.

When Paradise Is Defined By the Moment

Some areas are better than others for whitetails, but that doesn’t mean the grass is always greener someplace else.

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