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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.

A deer, elk or antelope hindquarter or shoulder cooked whole on the bone is a glorious sight. Smoking a big, primal cut like this may seem imposing, but it’s actually easier than you might think.

Flawless guns and a ton of birds that have seemingly never seen a decoy in their lives: What more can a waterfowl hunter ask for? How about a group of friends that know how to pile on the laughs—and insults—to make it a truly memorable experience. That’s Canada. And if you’ve never experienced it, well, you’ve got some planning to do.

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.

Buck hunting is hot in the early season—in more ways than one. Here are five destinations that are primed for early-season action.

Don’t let the heat cool your drive. Right now may be your best chance at a big buck all year.

Be their tails white or black, be they donkey-eared with wide crowns or basket-racked desert dwellers, the pursuit of deer across this land is as American as it gets. Here’s a look at the new gear that will get you there, keep you there and, we hope, return home stained a little red.

Take a look at some of the best deer gear of this year, for those who love to hug a tree.

Is stalking in the deep-woods your thing? Read on for some of the best gear to accomplish it.