“duck commander”

These are the calls you'll want when the going gets tough.

Though not the top of the ticket, there’s some quality eats and some hidden gems to be found at the Great American Outdoor Show if know where to look. Let Associate Editor Jon Draper's taste buds be your guide.

The holiday season is upon us, and the editors of American Hunter have assembled a handful of gift recommendations for every outdoorsman on your list to fit just about any budget.

The holidays are here, and there's no shortage of gifts out there for hunters. That said, finding the right one can be a challenge. Fortunately for you, the editors of American Hunter have assembled a few recommendations.

Filling your strap with ducks can be difficult if you can't see the birds and they can't see your spread. Consider this advice when hunting brush-choked ponds, wooded creeks and flooded timber and even in fog to convince ducks to drop in.

The more you know and the better you play, the more you score—especially if you are where the ducks and geese want to be.

Want to dabble in divers but don’t know how? Here’s a primer to get you started.

To prevent the future decay of our sport, we need to be open and honest about what it is we do. We need to encourage new and prospective hunters with the unbiased, unapologetic and totally exciting truth: Hunting is just plain cool.