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2017 Waterfowl Forecast Released, Duck Population Numbers Remain High

The 2017 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey was released in August, and things are looking good for North America’s duck population, considering the 2017 survey is the fifth highest annually reported total breeding duck population since the start of the survey in 1955.

When Paradise Is Defined By the Moment

Some areas are better than others for whitetails, but that doesn’t mean the grass is always greener someplace else.

Aleutians of Grandeur

In most areas they call them hurricane-force winds. On the edge of the Alaska Peninsula, sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and the Bearing Sea, 50-70 mph gusts are just part of another ducky day.

How to Pack and Prep for an Alaska Sheep Hunt

An Alaskan sheep hunt puts the hunter and his gear to the ultimate test. Think you’re ready? Here's a detailed list of the gear you'll need, along with a few tips for proper fitness preparation.

Member's Hunt: Playing the Odds

This latest Member’s Hunt comes from Ruben Conde Jr. of Wellton, Arizona.

12 Steps That Made PowerBelt the World’s No. 1-Selling Muzzleloader Bullet

For most of PowerBelt’s less-than-20-year existence, it’s been the dominant bullet brand in muzzleloading, and though it caught on quickly, this All-American success story didn’t occur without much hard work and sacrifice. Here’s how they did it.

Tips and Tactics for Hunting Wary Waterfowl

Educated ducks and geese pose plenty of problems, but these tactics can help solve them.

10 Steps to a Successful Food Plot

Spring has arrived, and the time to start planting food plots that will benefit wildlife is now. Follow these 10 straightforward steps to ensure the best possible results.

Survival Gear: 5 Must-Have Items for Backcountry Hunters

Be sure to have these essential items with you on your next backcountry hunt to prevent bad luck from becoming a crisis.

Field to Table: How to Care for Game Meat

When you eat what you kill, it’s your job to ensure your prime cuts stay in prime condition between the field and the fork.

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