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2017 Waterfowl Forecast Released, Duck Population Numbers Remain High

The 2017 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey was released in August, and things are looking good for North America’s duck population, considering the 2017 survey is the fifth highest annually reported total breeding duck population since the start of the survey in 1955.

Hardware: Syren XLR5 Waterfowler

It’s no secret that firearm options built specifically for women are limited. Enter Syren—a new division of Caesar Guerini and Fabarm, and the first brand in the industry to design and produce shotguns exclusively for ladies.

#SundayGunday: TriStar Viper Max

Self-branded as "The Value Experts," TriStar is home to an array of respectable shotguns and handguns, which are often available at a budget-conscious price point. The company has, for years, rolled out a variety of fine-shooting scatterguns. One thing that's long eluded it, however, is a 3½-inch autoloader for the more dedicated waterfowl hunters among us. That changed at SHOT Show 2017, however, when TriStar announced its new Viper Max.

Avery Announces New Heritage Jacket for 2017

Avery Outdoors has announced its new Heritage Clothing line, which will be kickstarted in 2017 with the introduction of the new Heritage Jacket.

Ducks Unlimited Announces 2017 Film Series

Ducks Unlimited has announced the launch of another season of its online film series, "DU Films," coming in March 2017. A preview of the series can be found here.

Trash to Treasure

From trash the author gleans a treasure trove of information about waterfowlers’ preferences in shotshells.

Video: Hunting Maryland's Eastern Shore with Avery Outdoors and Banded Gear

Just what makes the Chesapeake Bay region such a renowned waterfowl destination? Get a look for yourself with this video.

Hunting Maryland's Eastern Shore with Banded and Avery Outdoors

American Hunter Associate Editor Jon Draper and NRA Publications' Editorial Director John Zent just returned from a late-season goose hunting trip to Maryland’s famed Eastern Shore. The Pro Staff from Avery and Banded provided an opportunity to test the quality apparel from Banded, the awesome decoys from Avery GHG and a chance to experience what the historic area is known for: epic waterfowl hunting.

Arkansas Beyond the Timber

Stuttgart, Ark., and its environs are known for flooded-timber duck hunting. But the region offers so much more to waterfowlers who venture from beneath the canopy.

Ode to the Benelli Super Black Eagle

The venerable Benelli Super Black Eagle turned 25 in 2016. Let Field Editor Jeff Johnston sing it a few praises.

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