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As anticipated, the first family flock of Canada geese lifted off their nearby river roost, nearly skimmed the big-leafed cottonwoods and set their wings. I called once, letting the half-dozen full-body decoys do the rest. Five birds came in, three left.

Curious about summertime scouting? Read on for why this is the perfect time to find bucks and bulls where they live.

Get some tips from Scott Haugen on how to optimize your trail cam grid this season.

Most of us want a big bear. These are five things Scott Haugen looks for to assess a bear’s size, respectively.

From late May to early June, deer and elk are dropping their young, and the bear rut is on—and it’s a great time to call in a bear.

Wondering how to surprise a foul-weather tom? Scott Haugen has some answers in this month's Know How.

Few experiences in a hunter’s life compare with acquiring an over-the-counter tag for an emperor goose, or hunting a flock of 80,000 brant or any other of the myriad waterfowl that live on the Alaska Peninsula. And the fishing here—fuggedaboutit. This is a wingshooting and fishing paradise.

The fourth quarter of duck season is the toughest time to kill educated, pressured birds. But paying attention to three details and making sensible adjustments can turn tough days into big wins.

Scout, mind the weather, carry the right decoys, remain mobile—there’s a lot a duck hunter must do to be successful. With the right tools and the wisdom to make them all work, you can meet changing conditions all season long.