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It pays to have a gun that can take punishment in stride, and the 887 Nitro Mag definitely does the trick.

The Browning name is a staple in the firearms community; it’s impossible to deny that John Moses Browning had an incredible effect on the development of many of our iconic designs. The Browning label—and its associated BuckMark logo—has long stood for dependability and reliability, and those traits have extended into the new line of Browning ammunition.

Canada geese get smart this time of year. With some creativity based on the details of bird behavior, a full limit will be cause for celebration.

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.

Two days into a goose hunt outside of Hecla, South Dakota, we were sweating both figuratively and literally. Unseasonably warm and still conditions had combined with a bright moon to keep most birds grounded, and uninterested in feeding in sileage fields.

Shadows can be your biggest ally or greatest curse, which makes managing them one of a waterfowler’s top priorities.

Sure, you might decoy a duck or two with any old spread, but many migrators are too smart for dated tactics.

It looks prehistoric with its lanky body, pointed bill, sharp talons and 7-foot wingspan. But it’s the temperament of the sandhill crane that definitely suggests the bird should join the cast of “Jurassic Park.”

Turkey hunters have the slams. Deer hunters have wall hangers. What conquest do waterfowlers have? Try hunting all four flyways in one season—yeah, that’ll do for some accolades.