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DIY: Build a Floating Duck Blind

The simple floating duck blind described here is intended to be moored on the water’s edge and hunted from while on the bank or in shallow water.

What Gun Really Won the West?

Think it was the Winchester 1873? The Colt Peacemaker? Nope. Try an airgun.

Is a 25-Yard Zero Dead-On at 100 Yards?

The Myth: A 25-yard zero puts you “dead-on” at 100 yards.

Will Avery's Floating Shell Bag Float 12 Boxes?

The company claims it will float 12 boxes of shells; I'm calling Bullshooters.

Patterned for a Turkey Shoot

Unless your 12-gauge is a lemon, its standard full choke with a quality load of No. 4, 5 or 6 is perfectly adequate for turkeys to 40 yards. But hunters are seldom satisfied with adequate. You can usually squeeze a few more pellets into your shotgun’s pattern. Here’s how.

To Pee, or Not to Pee?

Does human urine really spook deer? The Bullshooters decided to find out.

Will Banning Some Bear Hunting Methods Help Maine's Bears?

The Humane Society of the United States is working to ban the use of bait, dogs and traps for bear hunting in Maine via voter referendum. Jeff Johnston explains why such a move would actually hurt the state's bear population far more than it would help it.

How Much Does That Rifle Really Kick?

It's common for a proud man to uncase his favorite big-game rifle, look at it lovingly, and pronounce that "it hardly even kicks!" or "it kicks about like a .22!" As Jeff Johnston notes, that's rarely an accurate statement.

How to Avoid the Target Archer's Trap

July is prime time to hone your bow-shooting skills and experiment with new equipment. This means 3-D shooting, betting your buddies on shots and seeing if you can hit the bullseye clear across the yard. It’s all good fun and great practice—provided you keep it applicable to bowhunting.

Hardware: Ravin R9 Crossbow

The Ravin R9 represents a noteworthy evolution in crossbow technology. It’s as easy to carry and cock as crossbows come, yet it remains incredibly powerful and accurate. Indeed, it’s a game changer.

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