“late season”

Check out some of the best predator-hunting gear we could put our hands on during the 2025 winter season.

The fourth quarter of duck season is the toughest time to kill educated, pressured birds. But paying attention to three details and making sensible adjustments can turn tough days into big wins.

Scout, mind the weather, carry the right decoys, remain mobile—there’s a lot a duck hunter must do to be successful. With the right tools and the wisdom to make them all work, you can meet changing conditions all season long.

See how the Seirus Heatwave Winter Weight Baselayers hold up to a November whitetail hunt in Saskatchewan. 

The author takes advantage of an afternoon break during an Arkansas duck hunt to attempt to make his shotgun fit properly. Don’t lose those included shim kits—they come in handy when your shooting is far from on-point.

Latitude Outdoors has expanded its offerings with the introduction of its first saddle-hunting-compatible pack: the Ranger 22.

Code of Silence has recently launched its FareWinds Merino-LR early season and layering collection. FareWinds is available in three essential series for everything from early-season active hunting to all-season layering.

Kent Cartridge has announced the launch of Fasteel+ Bayou Blend. This new shotshell is specifically designed for duck hunters as a "Do-It-All Duck Load," combining high-velocity, precision-plated steel shot with advanced corrosion-resistant materials, for lethal patterns and unmatched reliability no matter the conditions.

Were you dissatisfied with your shotgunning skills last hunting season? If you answered “yes,” now is the time to devise a strategy to up your game.