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South Dakotans Enjoy Tremendous Pheasant Opener

With South Dakota's pheasant-brood survey up 76-percent over last year, all signs pointed to a fantastic season opener on October 18. However, few probably expected it to kick off quite as well as it did.

Conservation Leads to More Ducks, Geese

Despite the best efforts of state fish-and-game agencies, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Ducks Unlimited and Delta Waterfowl, wetlands have continued to be drained and grasslands plowed to feed an ever increasing human population. So why do we have so many ducks now?

Go West for Early Birds and Lots of ’Em

They say the early bird gets the worm, but the early hunter gets the bird. Lots of birds, especially out West where seasons open as early as late August.

One Dog to Rule Them All

If you haven’t the space, finances nor stamina to keep two hunting dogs—one that points, and one that flushes and retrieves—then get in line for a versatile hunting dog.

Duck Numbers Up 8 Percent, Break Record

Feel free to get excited, waterfowlers. With just two months until early teal seasons open, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s annual population survey indicates that the duck population is looking good.

African Trophies Shared

The reasons father and son go to Africa, and what they take home, far exceed hide and horn. After sharing a lifetime of hunting, it's only fitting that the author would head to Africa with his father by his side.

Realtree Announces Max-5 Waterfowl Camo

Realtree has announced Max-5, the latest addition to its large and heralded selection of camouflage patterns.

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.

On Nova's Wings: A Falconer and His Hawk

A falconer and his hawk remind us that regardless what tool we use, hunting always comes down to the thrill of the chase.

Duck Numbers Down Six Percent

A USFWS survey that indicates a 6-percent drop in the total duck population. What does it mean?

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