Ledeultimate Pheasant Load

New for 2026: Kent Cartridge Ultimate Pheasant Load

Kent Cartridge has introduced Ultimate Pheasant, a load designed for dedicated pheasant and upland hunters. Built with Kent's proprietary Diamond Shot technology and a layered 4x6 shot payload, Ultimate Pheasant is engineered to deliver a balance of pattern density and retained energy.

Member's Hunt: First Pheasant with the Old Gun

Meet Connor Dietrich. Connor is a 13-year-old honor student, football player and band member from Quincy, Ill. He is, for his age, a veteran hunter and angler. This year, he had his first pheasant hunt, and it was one to remember.

New for 2026: Updated Federal Upland Steel

Federal Ammunition has two new 12-gauge loads in its Upland Steel shotshell lineup. Built for consistent patterns and hard-hitting performance with non-lead shot, these new offerings are being delivered to retailers nationwide and expand the versatility of the Upland Steel product line.

Try a Hunting Preserve

With most hunting seasons over, some of us like to find another avenue in which to go afield. What about trying a bird hunting preserve?

Hardware Review: Benelli NOVA 3

Although the Nova 3 might be unorthodox in construction, the controls will be familiar to nearly anybody who’s used a pump-action shotgun before.

New for 2026: TriStar Upland Hunter Thumbhole

TriStar Arms has introduced the Upland Hunter Thumbhole Stock, a 20-gauge over/under shotgun built for the field.

Premium Upland Loads: Worth the Price?

Not all shotshells are created equal. “Premium” loads offer elevated performance at a cost, but are they necessary? To find out, continue reading.

Upland Birds of the Wild West

Big game attracts many hunters to the West, but the region is also home to some of the country’s best upland bird hunting.

Hunting Pheasants Without a Dog

Want to hunt pheasants or upland game, but don't have a dog to accompany you? Read on for how to get it done even without man's best friend.

South Dakota’s 2024 Pheasant Season Best in More than a Decade

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) announced this month that more than 1.3-million pheasant roosters were harvested across the states during the 2024 season. That’s the highest harvest in 13 years.

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