Birds, Turkeys & Waterfowl

An early fall storm that devastated cattle and sheep herds in western South Dakota spared most wildlife but did take a toll on pheasants.

Once almost removed from their native territory, the restocking of the wild turkey to its former and new ranges has been an American conservation success story.

Here are 10 things every waterfowl hunter should consider trying out this season.

Participation in Nebraska's special youth pheasant hunts has increased 77 percent since the program began in 2011 and 42 percent from last year.

Pheasant hunting season is opening in Iowa amid a 10-year trend of declining accidents.

Jim Pile and Randy Leach have been raising quail. Decades ago, Cobble Hill Farm, right in the heart of Staunton, Virginia saw numerous bobwhites.

Simple steps to best hide your layout blind from the eyes of ducks and geese.

Pay attention to your dog and you’ll be putting the odds in your favor instead of the bird’s.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department says there are still some openings available for special pheasant hunts at Springer and Glendo.

State officials and Consumers Energy are challenging Michigan hunters to go after waterfowl in seven Lower Peninsula locations.

Ohio will release more than 15,000 ring-necked pheasants at 27 Ohio public hunting areas this fall to provide additional hunting opportunities.

About 8,700 hunters are expected to take part in the hunt for the non-native bird through Feb. 2.

The birds are plentiful and uneducated to the point of being downright stupid sometimes, as the migration is just starting.

Missouri officials say there should be plenty of good hunting even though there may be fewer ducks in the sky this fall.

Connecticut officials have announced the opening days of the fall hunting seasons.

Louisiana has had a long relationship with exotic plants and animals that come from afar and arrive here to thrive in the state's sub-tropical environment.

Wisconsin wildlife officials said waterways in the Upper Mississippi National Fish and Wildlife Refuge will be open when waterfowl season reopens.

Minnesota naturalist and photographer Mark “Sparky'' Stensaas has captured some of the most sought-after species of North American wildlife. But he won't pass up a good shot of a squirrel. Or a chipmunk.

A pair of coyotes that showed up on Quail Run Golf Course about a month ago are startling more than unsuspecting players.

Grand View Outdoors talks with Sitka Gear creator Jonathan Hart to discuss why premium hunting apparel and advanced camo patterns are changing the way we dress when we go afield.

State officials have been receiving reports of epizootic hemorrhagic disease deaths in the southwestern part of the state, and the 1,000 doe licenses still available will not be issued.

All the pertinent details you need. Check out our annual overview of bowhunting forecasts, season dates, and regs across the continent.

Angie Watkins is back! We kick things off with lessons learned from wildlife, a look at a hot firearms topic—conceal carry, and Duck Dynasty gears up for its fourth season.

Some species are flourishing while others flounder. What’s the reason behind this?

Looking for a new challenge? Try going old-school by going duck hunting with a muzzleloading shotgun.

A close look at Legacy Sports’ rugged and affordable Escort line of shotguns.

Having trouble calling in educated geese that have seen everything? Try going old-school.

Buying a layout blind is only the first step. Now comes the fun part — adding DIY camouflage to keep it hidden from birds.

How Benelli’s two most popular semi-auto shotguns stack up against each other.