“waterfowl”

The new Browning Cynergy Wicked Wing sports a composite stock and a burnt bronze Cerakote finish on the receiver, making it nearly impervious to the kind of weather waterfowl hunters dream of.

Earlier this year, Editorial Director John Zent and Associate Editor Jon Draper had the opportunity to join Wayne Radcliffe and some of the other fine folks from Avery Outdoors on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for a goose hunt. While there, they learned about the recent merging of Avery and Banded—two of the most respected waterfowl gear companies on the market—and what it should mean for consumers.

Self-branded as "The Value Experts," TriStar is home to an array of respectable shotguns and handguns, which are often available at a budget-conscious price point. The company has, for years, rolled out a variety of fine-shooting scatterguns. One thing that's long eluded it, however, is a 3½-inch autoloader for the more dedicated waterfowl hunters among us. That changed at SHOT Show 2017, however, when TriStar announced its new Viper Max.

TriStar Arms has had success with its Cobra line of pump-action shotguns, which has provided a reliable, affordable option to waterfowl and turkey hunters the world over for some time now. For 2016 the line is getting an extension, in the form of its first 3½-inch model: the new Cobra Mag.

A look at the newest waterfowling jacket from L.L. Bean, designed with the duck hunter in mind.

Get a closer look at Winchester Bismuth shotshells, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

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.

Late in 2015, Browning shocked the industry with the announcement that it would be offering its own line of ammunition.

American Hunter Executive Editor Jon Draper checks out the new 20-gauge Benelli Super Black Eagle 3, at a field-day event in West Virginia.