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2025-26 Pennsylvania Migratory Game Bird Seasons Set

Pennsylvania’s 2025-26 migratory game bird seasons have been set. There are two significant changes to waterfowl seasons. The regular season daily bag limit for Canada geese in the Atlantic Population Zone has decreased from three to one, and for northern pintail, there will be a flat daily bag limit of three.

Loafers: Bear Hunting on the Boundary Waters

A float through the Minnesota Boundary Waters inspires the author to rediscover a lost art.

An Outdoor Windfall at Skyfall Reserve

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.

Primetime Duck Moves

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.

Primary Lessons of Spring’s Squirrel Woods

A squirrel hunt in the spring woods rekindles memories of lessons learned long ago, when almost every dad and every son chased bushytails.

How-To: Early Season Decoy Sets

Contributor Mike Roux gives some tips on how to set decoys in the early season.

Annual Breeding Waterfowl Population Survey Results

The breeding population of ducks declined seven percent this spring, while pond counts dropped by nine percent compared to last year, according to the 2023 Waterfowl Population Status report released by the USFWS.

The Maine Attraction

Maine is home to a wide range of large and small game and lots of public land on which to hunt it. Could the Pine Tree State be hunting’s best-kept secret?

An Ode to the 28-Gauge

Thanks to advancements in ammunition and new, moderately priced shotguns, the once-obscure 28-gauge is now a top choice for hunts ranging from pheasants in CRP fields to bagging a trophy tom.

Shotshells 101

A solid understanding of shotshells will make you a better hunter. Here’s a detailed look at each of the five primary components.

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