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How to Tap Into Private Lands for Public Hunting

Need a place to hunt? Don’t overlook the increasing number of states now offering private-land-access programs for hunters.

Guns and Gear for Sandhill Crane Shoot

At the end of the day, you hunt sandhill cranes the same way you hunt just about any waterfowl. That’s no reason to slack off, though. Consider adding some of the following gear to your collection before you tackle this prehistoric-looking bird.

Every Flyway, My Way

Turkey hunters have the slams. Deer hunters have wall hangers. What conquest do waterfowlers have? Try hunting all four flyways in one season—yeah, that’ll do for some accolades.

Declining Duck Numbers are Still Above Long-Term Averages

The USFWS has just released its 2018 Waterfowl Population Status Report. While dry spring conditions are to blame for recent declines, the majority of population numbers are still above their long-term averages.

South Dakota Gov. Signs Pheasant Habitat Funding Bill

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signs SB176, allocating $1 million in funding for the state’s Second Century Habitat Initiative to preserving pheasant hunting and habitat.

Silent Fright: ‘Non-Consumptive Users’ Disturb Wildlife

Ever met a bird-watcher who claims he leaves wildlife in peace as he goes about his business? Scientific data paints a different picture of the impact non-hunting “silent sports” have on wildlife.

Food Plots: Proof Hunters Care About America's Wildlife

Aside from drawing more deer to your fields, food plots provide habitat and nutrition to a wide variety of animals, and the whole system benefits.

USFWS Announces Winner of 2019 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest

The 2019 Federal Duck Stamp Contest winner has been announced by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as Alabama artist Eddie LeRoy.

#SundayGunday: Browning Gold Light 10-Gauge Field

Get a closer look at the Browning Gold Light 10-Gauge Field, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday video series.

Oregon: ODFW Announces 2023 Annual Wildlife Art Contest

The winning artist in each contest receives a $2,000 award and winning artwork is used to produce collector's stamps and other promotional items with sale proceeds benefitting Oregon's fish, wildlife and their habitats.

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