“ringnecks”

Every time the sun crests a duck hunter’s decoys, there’s a unique kind of anticipation. All hunters eagerly await what the day might bring, but the diverse list of species that may greet the American waterfowler is unrivaled.

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

No dog? No problem. You can still bag a limit of pheasants. Hunt model pheasant habitat, and remember what a ringneck likes to do—run. Also, a couple of partners as drivers and standers always come in handy.

We've all been there, when it seems no matter how hard you scout nor how promising a setup appears, the ducks are going to win.

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Gail Sperlich of Parkston, S.D.

To make this season’s visit to your favorite pheasant destination more successful, here’s the inside advice from four pheasant masters.

The 28-gauge Ethos is a quality sporting shotgun from a trusted maker, and the 3-inch shells go a long way toward closing the power gap between this increasingly popular sub-gauge and its larger kin.

The Fabarm Autumn is a classy, understated, elegant, upland bird gun and every bit the equal—or better—of America’s classics from the first half of the 20th century.

Whether you're hunting on private land or public ground, these practical tips will ensure success.