The Ultimate October Playbook
This month presents opportunities for a bowhunter or early-season muzzleloader hunter—if you don’t mess up first. Here’s how to score before the rut arrives.
Don't Get Shot By Your Dog
It doesn't happen often, but it shouldn't happen at all. A few simple steps will help ensure that Rover can't cause an accidental discharge.
Get in Tune with Waterfowl
Use these helpful hunting tips from Avery Outdoors pro-staffer Wayne Radcliffe to get in tune with the waterfowl in your neck of the woods.
AmericanHunter.org's Top 25 Ducks (Part I)
Part of the allure of hunting North American waterfowl is the sheer diversity of species. But which of those species stands out above the rest? Kyle Wintersteen believes he's devised a way to determine the continent's "best" duck. Let the debate begin.
"Duck the Halls" Float Entertains at Christmas Parade
A group of duck hunters from Chesapeake, Va., have assembled a parade float that just about everyone can appreciate.
Bluebill Wontons: So Good It's Cheating?
The highlight of Kyle Wintersteen's Virginia Beach trip—aside from shooting his first bull canvasback—was undoubtedly the celebratory meal. Fortunately, he's allowed to share the recipe.
Excuses for the Duck Hunter
When Kyle Wintersteen returns to his wife after a 4 a.m. wakeup and a day afield—duckless—there are plenty of good reasons. Perhaps you can re-purpose a few of these go-to excuses.
Five Must-Read Books for the Duck Hunter
It is this time every year when the struggle with Duck Depression begins—a battle wingshooters will wage until fall's glorious return ushers in a new waterfowl season. Kyle Wintersteen offers a few ways to combat it, with these five must-read books for the duck hunter.
Hardware: Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag Duck Commander
Mossberg is the latest company to realize the appeal of the Robertson boys and has introduced a specialty line of firearms with Duck Commander-style accoutrements. Among them is the 835 Ulti-Mag Duck Commander edition with Mathews Recoil Reduction.
Here Come the Drones
Society's favorite testing ground for good, bad and simply annoying ideas—yes, YouTube—showed how drones can affect the future of hunting way back in 2011.
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