Trapping in the Land Between

Gene Garrett's passion is suburban trapping, and as it's becoming a more popular and lucrative pastime he shares his knowledge with the next generation.

Mandarin Ducks on the Rise in Atlantic Flyway?

Kyle Wintersteen has received two separate, reliable reports of mandarin ducks in Pennsylvania. Are numbers on the rise?

A Ride-Along with Stewards of Africa's Wild

Africa keeps its wildlife wild and free only by adhering to a strict conservation philosophy that includes all stakeholders—government entities, ranchers, hunting outfits, professional hunters and human inhabitants in the bush—putting skin in the game.

Chinese Villagers Nabbed for Capturing 20,000 Waterfowl

As reported by Chinese media, villagers from Peixian, Jiangsu Province, China, were arrested in May for the capture of an astounding 20,000 moorhens.

Hardware: Stevens 320 Field Grade

The Winchester Model 1300 was arguably the most underrated pump-action shotgun of its day. With its patent now expired, Savage Arms has revived the classic design with the Stevens 320.

Field Test: 1530 Gekko and 200 Druid from Steel Will Knives

SMG’s newest division gives outdoor enthusiasts another edge.

Field Test: Nightforce 5-20x56mm SHV

When choosing a scope for serious use, four main categories top of the list of demands: optical quality, durability, accuracy of adjustments and a catch-all we’ll refer to as suitability. Nightforce has delivered a hunting riflescope that meets all four.

Hardware: Leupold BX-1 McKenzie

Binocular buyers are often puzzled about the relationship between price and quality. With various models retailing for anywhere from $80 to $3,000, it’s a broad sea to navigate. “Buy the best you can afford” is good advice but barely limits the selection. In each price range there seem to be dozens of models from many, many companies. Where do you begin?

Queen of the Grand Prairie

Wingmead is a name of Scottish origin that means “meadow of wings,” which is what the Grand Prairie of Arkansas becomes each year when ducks migrate here.

For the Love of Freedom: A Tribute to NRA Hunters’ Leadership Forum Member Robert M. Lee

As we celebrate the life of NRA HLF member Robert M. Lee (Oct. 2, 1927-Jan. 28, 2016), he forever will be remembered for his dedication to American freedom and to ensuring the NRA, firearms, hunting, shooting sports and wildlife conservation will remain at its core.

Page 2 of 5

Interests



Get the best of American Hunter delivered to your inbox.