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Is the reign of the layout blind coming to an end? More hunters are starting to think educated ducks and geese have learned to spot layout blinds and avoid them.

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.

Culling Puerto Rico’s invasive iguana population is perhaps the most fun you can have with an air rifle.

An upgraded model that features a downgraded price tag? It seemed too good to be true—but the Winchester SX4 proved us wrong.

Flying with firearms and ammo from the U.S. to Argentina for a stag hunt is perfectly legal, as long as you lay over in the right place.

Is the author’s lucky vest strong enough armor to protect him from further misfortune?

In 1973, the NRA introduced a monthly magazine focused solely on hunting. At a time when existing publications tailored to a wide array of sporting endeavors, such a singular-focused publication was a gamble. But within a decade, American Hunter boasted a million subscribers.