“waders”

Skyfall’s flooded timber, swampy oak thickets, 20-acre lake and adjacency to the Trinity River is as attractive to ducks as it is to hunters. Add to that the deer and hog hunting, tactical shooting ranges and incredible instructors, and you’ll be wishing there were more than 24 hours in a day.

Few experiences in a hunter’s life compare with acquiring an over-the-counter tag for an emperor goose, or hunting a flock of 80,000 brant or any other of the myriad waterfowl that live on the Alaska Peninsula. And the fishing here—fuggedaboutit. This is a wingshooting and fishing paradise.

State agencies are issuing avian influenza (HPAI) precautions after detection of the virus in locations they manage. Although the chance of encountering a diseased animal—even less of catching or transmitting it—the safety steps are simple and procedures most readers likely already follow.

Wondering exactly how to maintain your waterfowl gear as the season comes to a close? Read on for some tips and tricks to boost the longevity of all your important kit.

From rifles and shotguns to pistols and revolvers, these eight sidearms will keep you safe when you’re far from help.

The Sitka Gradient Collection introduces lower-body warmth solutions for waterfowlers. With a pant and bib option, both built with four-way stretch, tapered legs, foot stirrups, and minimal seams, this collection is designed to maximize comfort and flexibility under waders.

Sitka has unveiled the upgraded Delta Wading System, a lineup designed to tackle the diverse challenges of waterfowl hunting—from sweltering southern teal seasons to the frigid extremes of the northern reaches.

Blocker Outdoors has released a new, versatile pant, as at home in the field as it is around the farm or about town—the Shield Series Fused Cotton Pant.

Cupped Waterfowl’s Wader Bags offer a convenient solution for transporting wet, filthy waders after a day in the field.