Birds, Turkeys & Waterfowl

Find out why my pump-action shotgun is staying in the safe and my over-and-under shotgun will see some action in the turkey woods this spring.

Luring wary toms into point-blank bow range is possible with lifelike turkey decoys. The author is excited to try these three new models during spring 2020.

One key to success in bowhunting turkeys is to place your lifelike decoys at only 5 to 7 yards.

Bowhunting turkeys isn’t easy, but it can be made simpler by choosing a broadhead designed for head/neck shots.

Duck hunters in the Southeast suffered through a tough season in 2018. So far in 2019 things aren't much better according to waterfowl migration reports from one major destination state.

Deer tags filled and can’t bear the 4-month wait for spring turkey season? Brave the cold for a December turkey — or three.

Aerial surveys in Arkansas show mallard numbers are on track for the long-term November average, but other puddle and diver ducks have migrated south.

While sitting down to enjoy turkey during the Thanksgiving holiday, remember that although wild and domestic turkeys are genetically the same species, that’s about where the similarity ends.

Tony Larsen was a passionate duck hunter with a soft spot in his heart for divers. His passing serves as a reminder that no one is invincible.

The Dogtra Pathfinder combines GPS/e-collar and smartphone technology, providing a more intelligent and responsive way to track and train dogs.

The Mojo Floater has been upgraded for this season with the introduction of the Elite Series of spinning wing decoys that includes a mallard drake, bluebill drake and redhead.

Alabama wildlife officials will have a sandhill crane season, joining Kentucky and Tennessee as the only states east of the Mississippi River to reopen a season for the migratory birds.

In Oklahoma, duck hunters can go hunting with professional athletes for $650 per day.

The next time you plan a western adventure for wild turkeys, consider packing these four proven gear items.

Arkansas is on the "must visit" list of any diehard waterfowl hunter. Here are the dates for the 2019-20 duck season so you can start making plans for a trip to the famed flooded timber or a cool lodge.

Take this three pack of bowhunting tactics on your next gobbler-chasing adventure out West.

Late-season turkey hunting is a bonus season, ripe with abandoned gobblers and void of turkey hunters who have already tagged out or packed it in and given up.

You should wear black only when bowhunting wild turkeys from a ground blind, right? Not necessarily . . .

Decoys are a vital component to most wild turkey bowhunts, which makes open fields prime ambush locations.

When the birds aren't flopping, late-season, turkey hunting can really drag on. Don't give up. Here are six ways to hunt smarter as the days wind down.

Check out this outstanding self-filmed bowhunt for spring 2019 wild turkeys in Kansas.

An annual turkey trip to the Cornhusker State becomes a battle to overcome illness, bad weather and an old nemesis.

Gould’s wild turkeys are never slam-dunk easy, and the degree of difficulty increases tremendously when you carry bowhunting gear.

Adrenaline-junkies beware. Spend a long spring weekend chasing turkeys with a bow and you may never be the same.

Public-land turkey hunting can be just as successful as private-land turkey hunting. Learn how the pros handle turkey hunting on public land.

Which posture should you go with for you turkey decoys, and how should you set them up for maximum turkey-hunting success? Our experts will tell you.

The warning “Don’t try this at home” perfectly sums up this aluminum duck boat torture-test video.

Bust more longbeards this spring with these half-dozen tried-and-true turkey tips.

The male wild turkey's daily routine starts with a flydown, then he gobbles, struts, shuts his mouth and leaves with his ladies. Where does he go?