Birds, Turkeys & Waterfowl

2015 brought duck hunters some updates on field-proven shotguns like the Browning A5 and the Beretta A400 Xtreme, as well as some exciting new prospects like the Remington V3 and Weatherby's new Element.

Perhaps the biggest threat to Mississippi tromps around on four legs and wallows in the mud.

One of North America’s most coveted animals, wild turkeys are no joke to harvest, especially when chasing the savvy bird with archery tackle. If you plan to come out of the woods with a waddle bouncing against your leg, you better dub February “Turkey Prep” month.

Has some private timberland you used to hunt suddenly been sold as a hunting lease? You're not alone.

North Carolina wildlife officials are asking the federal government to declare red wolves extinct in the wild and end three decades of efforts to reintroduce the endangered species in the state.

Two Arizona predator hunters were out in the field calling for coyotes when a large tom cat shows up 10 feet from their setup.

A partnership between Americase, Inc., and the Duck Commander® and Buck Commander® franchises has resulted in a new line of gun cases and a Website launched specifically to provide information and allow for online purchases.

Hard Core Brands has solved a few of your goose-hunting problems and created a better way to flag for geese and make your layout blind disappear in your spread.

Benelli's continuing its foray into fine shotguns with the introduction of its first over/under — the Benelli 828U.

The Crazy Quail Mini is an ingenious clay target thrower created by a couple self-proclaimed technology geeks who also happen to love to shoot. Man, does it look like fun.

We bumped into Duck Commander team member John Godwin at the SHOT Show and asked him how his duck season has been.

The waterfowl world rejoiced when Sitka got into the game a few years ago, and now the company has expanded its popular waterfowl line with new baselayers, insulation layers and outerwear.

Watch Sure-Shot Game Calls' Curtis Arnold demonstrate the Yentzen One duck call.

Is this a true A-5 or merely a 21st Century revisitation, minus the heart, soul and mechanical fortitude that made John Browning’s autoloader a legend?

Looking for a way to reduce felt recoil, stay on the range longer and feel better after a day of shooting? The ShockEater Recoil Pad may become your new best friend.

Already an excellent value for the money, MEC Shooting Sports is adding two models this year to its dependable line of clay target throwers – one for shooters on a budget, the other for gun clubs in need of a high-capacity ATA trap.

L.L. Bean's Waterfowl Pro Vest Pack allows the small-water duck hunter to stay mobile and hands-free, while still carrying everything you need.

Classic outdoor apparel manufacturer Woolrich is re-entering the hunting market with a bevy of items big game and upland hunters are sure to love.

Upland hunters in search of a technical hunting shirt with classic looks, great fit and feel may find the Uplander Pro Hybrid Hunting Shirt from LL Bean first the bill.

Well known for their premium coolers that keep ice for days, Yeti offers a more portable option for hunters.

Hi Mountain Seasonings has been helping hunters make wild game even tastier for many years, and now they’re offering a new line of seasonings and kits aimed at making your own salami and bratwurst.

It’s the New Year. Make a resolution that makes a difference in someone's life and makes a new hunter.

Long the standard for international competition traps and used by the world's top shooting grounds, Promatic's Super Sporter has been updated for 2015 with new design features.

Barry Johnson's taxidermy business just north of North Platte is now known nationwide, and his shop contains animals from around the world.

A wild duck shot by a hunter in the Willamette Valley is the first wild bird in Oregon to test positive for avian flu since the disease showed up recently in Washington.

New for turkey hunters this year, the Kill Switch from Third Kind Blinds is a first-of-its-kind mechanical decapitation broadhead with a whopping 5” cutting surface and field-point accuracy.

Bearpaw products has some cool new targets that’ll appeal to archery shooters who want to hone their skills with a variety of tough to hit marks.

Louisiana duck hunting this winter has offered a mixed bag of success, although some corners of the state have had better harvests than others.

While 2014 saw many changes, such as baiting hogs, safety orange regulations, primitive weapons and daily bag limits for antlerless deer, 2015 may be the year of no change.