A world much different from the massive expanse of open country out West, the eastern dark timber calls for special tools.

The 2010 Shot Show is a waterfowler''s paradise, with every shotgun manufacturer imaginable showing off their new wares for 2010. There''s a lot to look at in pumps, semis and over/unders, so read on.

While the sun has yet to set on the 2008 waterfowl season, your favorite manufacturers have already released the newest, greatest gear you’ll daydream about until the 2009 opener. Go on, take a peek. Scratch that itch.

To assess this year’s waders, we climbed in and out of boats, lay in the mud and walked through heavy thickets. Here’s some help in buying that new set of waders for the fall 2009 season.