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American Hunter Associate Editor Jon Draper and NRA Publications' Editorial Director John Zent just returned from a late-season goose hunting trip to Maryland’s famed Eastern Shore. The Pro Staff from Avery and Banded provided an opportunity to test the quality apparel from Banded, the awesome decoys from Avery GHG and a chance to experience what the historic area is known for: epic waterfowl hunting.

Imagine the significance the Browning Buckmark carries now that it is the headstamp for a new line of centerfire rifle loads available in two different bullet types designed for hunting all North American big game.

Editorial Direction John Zent reviews Frank Miniter's latest releases, This Will Make a Man of You.

For deer hunters preparing for the season, deciding what ammo to shoot when there are so many excellent options nowadays could be considered a good problem to have. That quandary just got a bit more unsettled for Editorial Director John Zent after a trip to the range to test-fire the new Browning BXR.

Without realizing it, Editorial Director John Zent was sitting on two-thirds of what was needed to build a coveted custom rifle.

Meet our 2016 Muzzleloader of the Year, the Accura LR Nitride from CVA.

For a first time handgun hunter, a little practice paid off. NRA Publications Editorial Director John Zent invited Senior Digital Producer Tom Rickwalder to the range to test fire the Taurus Raging Bull in 44 Mag. After a little work, they both decided Rickwalder was ready to go on his first handgun hunt. Turkeys and whitetail would serve as his targets in Virginia. Get an inside look at the hunt with this gallery.

Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, an international leader in optics and optoelectronics, named American Hunter Senior Editor Karen Mehall Phillips its 2015 Outdoor Writer of the Year at the 2016 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Jan. 18.

One doesn’t often get to witness history turning full circle, but that’s exactly what Editorial Director John Zent saw during last week’s Safari Club International convention in Las Vegas, Nev.