“honkers”

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.

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.

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

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.”

Get yourself ready for a goose shoot with this gear.

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.

Hunt cold-weather water sources and your late-season success on geese could heat up dramatically.

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

Here's how to score on late-season, hunter-wise honkers.