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Winchester Varmint X Shotshell

There's no doubt about it, Winchester's Shot-Lok technology has been a full-fledged revolution. Though originally designed with turkeys in mind, the concept has expanded to upland loads and, for 2016, will enter a not-so-feathered market. Coyotes, hogs and varmints the world over will be testing their luck against Varmint X shotshells going forward.

Winchester Unveils Long Beard XR Turkey Load

Featuring the new-to-the-world Shot-Lok technology, Long Beard XR is capable of producing twice the pellets in a 10" circle out to 60 yards compared to traditional lead loads.

Photo Essay: Big Beards in Cow Town

American Hunter Field Editor Jeff Johnston hoped to tag an Oklahoma tom that was befitting of the "Long Beard" name stamped on his shotgun shell of choice. Find out how he fared with this photo essay.

#SundayGunday: Escort FieldHunter Turkey

This week we're taking a look at the FieldHunter Turkey, built by Escort and imported from Turkey by HatsanUSA.

Winchester Offering Fans Chance to Win Long Beard XR "Dream Hunt"

Winchester is offering hunters everywhere a chance to win a world-class spring turkey hunt with Drury Outdoors—and entering the contest is as simple as clicking a button.

Field Test: Long Beard XR 20-Gauge Shotshells

Winchester's popular Long Beard XR is finally available in a 20 gauge—and it exceeds expectations.

Leupold Offering Free Long Beard XR With Purchase of Turkey Optics

Leupold is throwing turkey hunters a bone this spring—by giving away some top-shelf turkey ammunition with the purchase of select optics. Between March 1 and April 15, 2017, hunters will receive two boxes of Winchester Long Beard XR with every purchase of a Leupold DeltaPoint Pro or VX-1 riflescope with the Turkey Plex reticle.

DU Announces 'Beards for Conservation' Contest

There's now another all-important reason to grow a duck beard: To support vital conservation efforts through Ducks Unlimited's "Beards for Conservation" program.

When Gobblers are Gullible

More often what we should be looking for are lonely gobblers, as even well-educated toms can be had when their hens go to nest. Here are four times and methods to catch them forlorn.

Member's Hunt: In My Lap

I took my first spring gobbler in 1989 and have been hooked ever since. So it was natural that I would get my son, Jackson, interested at an early age.

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