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Game Profiles: American Woodcock

This dweller of the forest floor is the world’s slowest-flying bird: the American woodcock, the migratory gamebird known in the country’s northern regions as the harbinger of spring because of the male’s unique courtship flight.

Cool Finds at the Great American Outdoor Show, Part 1

Everywhere you turn at the Great American Outdoor Show, something new and interesting awaits. Here are some of our favorite scenes from the 2019 show, but they represent just a fraction of what keeps us going back every year. See you there next February!

4 Safety Tips for Hunting Dogs

Here are a few tips to ensure your four-legged hunting companion stays as safe as possible in the field.

Hardware: Franchi Instinct LX

Franchi understands the American hunter, and its new Instinct LX shotgun proves it. It’s good-looking, balances well, handles and functions perfectly, and is affordable.

A Setter's Paradise

Hunting woodcock in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom is a gentleman’s endeavor made even more regal by the use of classic double-barrel shotguns with friends who aren’t afraid to let them bark.

NRA Urges Governors to Maintain Open Access to the Outdoors This Spring

NRA among four dozen NGOs urging state and local leaders to keep hunting seasons and outdoor recreation areas open, barring localized situations.

An Ode to the 28-Gauge

Thanks to advancements in ammunition and new, moderately priced shotguns, the once-obscure 28-gauge is now a top choice for hunts ranging from pheasants in CRP fields to bagging a trophy tom.

The Effects of Barrel Length on Your Rifle

Let’s take a closer look at how various barrel lengths, from rimfires to safari guns, play a role in a rifle’s performance.

Members' Best 2021

Read on for our Members' Best hunts of 2021.

Hardware: Franchi Affinity 3 Elite Upland

Anybody looking for a semi-auto upland hunting gun would do well to look at the Affinity 3 Elite Upland.

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