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Bill Looney is best known as the fisherman who invented the legendary Amma Bama muskie lure. Now he's branching out into hunting gear.

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.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board wants to expand the use of crossbows during the fall archery deer-hunting season, hoping to lure more hunters by making shooting easier and more precise.

This year continues the trend of "bargain" rifles from the major manufacturers, offering deer hunters great guns at more affordable prices — like the Ruger American Rifle, the Winchester XPR, the Mossberg Patriot and more.

If you're planning to hunt out of state, you might have noticed terms like Preference Points, Bonus Points, Limited Entry Tags, Unlimited Draw, and more. What do all these big-game tag terms different?

Muck boots claims this is the lightest hunting boot on the market, but it still provides comfort, performance and fit. They also have a new snake-proof rubber boot available now.

After several years in the doldrums, Colt came out swinging this year with a series of 1911 pistols that are sure to appeal to modern shooters who love the style without the kick.

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.

Slug gun hunters will appreciate the ballistic reticle in this scope. Calibrate it specifically for your load and hit dead-on at 100, 150 and 200 yards.

Rocky has updated its Athletic Mobility Parka with new features, including a cool cell phone pocket in the arm.

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

The Avantis from Famars USA may be your opportunity to own a limited edition double gun of exceptional quality and beauty.

A key player in the AR firearms platform, Diamondhead USA is poised to make 2015 a standout year with innovative new accessories, some designed specifically for a .308.

Bowhunting World Editor Jace Bauserman scours the aisles of the 2015 SHOT Show in search of must-have backcountry products. Next up: Nite Ize Gear Ties.

RE Ranger provides a wide range of eyewear to assist shooters, and their latest offering, the Falcon Sport, aims to increases field of view and comfort.

Badrock Tactical is a new company to the market, but their rifles are built with top-shelf components — and they look bad, too.

The Dark Widow Venom night vision sight will fit any rifle scope and doesn’t need to be zeroed when swapping between optics.