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.

Pointing Out a Good Bird Dog

If you love to hunt upland birds like pheasants, grouse and quail, there are some dogs that could give you a few pointers—quite a few.

Western Bird Bonanza

You, your friends and dogs can park the truck, lace up your boots and walk an upland hunter's dream. Just go west.

Why You Should Shoot a 28-Gauge

The 28-gauge is an easy-swinging machine that hits that sweet spot for busting birds. Naysayers don't know what they're missing.

The Pass-Along Shotgun

Some guns are meant to be passed from one shooter to another. Sometimes sooner than we'd like.

Diver Follies

For every strap filled with diving ducks, the author returns home empty-handed and broken three times over, yet he doggedly does it again and again. Is he insane? You decide.

Smileys in the Blind, Roosters on the Dash

Maybe you didn't cover yourself in glory on the first day of your guided South Dakota bird hunt, but you're a fast learner. Day two is a different story. It goes like this …

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