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We're serious about Whitetail Week here at AmericanHunter.org—and that's why we've brought in Field Editor and whitetail expert Bill Winke to drop a little knowledge on you. In the video embedded above, Bill discusses the treestand entrance and exit strategies you should be deploying in the early season.

We're serious about Whitetail Week here at AmericanHunter.org—and that's why we've brought in Field Editor and whitetail expert Bill Winke to drop a little knowledge on you. In the video embedded above, the first in an ongoing series, Bill discusses early-season food sources and how you can—and should—be taking advantage of them.

Built on the inertia-driven system that harnesses recoil to operate the action, the new Franchi Affinity 3 and 3.5 Elite shotguns are fast, slim and reliable. Stocks are adjustable for drop and cast, and barrels feature a Cerakote finish, lengthened forcing cone for better pattern density and a TrueGlo fiber-optic front sight.

Finding the right shotgun fit means everything, but it's exceptionally difficult if you're sporting a smaller frame than what your scattergun was designed for. The average female shooter is smaller in stature than their male counterparts, companies have been recognizing and adjusting for that in recent years. Franchi is joining in the party in 2016 with the introduction of its Catalyst line of shotguns.

Ruger's American Rifle found instant acclaim upon its release, and the company predictably has expanded its reach in the years since. Among the original additions to the American Rifle line was the Ruger American Rimfire.

Benelli’s new 828U Sport over/under shotgun is based on the company’s revolutionary 828U platform with its patented, innovative steel locking plate and streamlined receiver. It features an integrated adjustment capability using a combination of small weights in the buttstock, allowing users to balance the shotgun to their preferred shooting style.

Uberti has made a name for itself by reproducing a wide variety of classic historical firearms, particularly those of the American West. It's Silver Boy, chambered in .22 LR, is more of a re-envisioning, but it should catch your eye all the same.

Our friends at American Rifleman recently took a closer look at the ETHOS in an episode of American Rifleman TV.

In 1977 Ruger bucked the trend in a hunting market dominated by pump and semi-auto shotguns, introducing a new American-made over/under, the Red Label. The Red Label became a cult favorite among shotgunners until it faded from the Ruger line.