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Two of the Most Expensive Shotguns Ever Sell at Auction

A recent Rock Island auction included the most expensive shotgun and most expensive punt gun ever sold
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Could Hunting Trips to Canada Become the Next Casualty of the Trade War?

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At least one Canadian province is considering restricting American hunters as retaliation for the trade war
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New Comment Period Could Further Impact Stream and Wetland Protections

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The EPA is considering narrowing its framework of protections under the Clean Water Act
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2026 Could Be a “Bumper Year” for Goose Hunting

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The 2026 Waterfowl Population Status Report shows encouraging signs for goose production across several species and flyways
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Mallard Population Estimate Hits 33-Year Low

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Plus five other key takeaways from the 2026 waterfowl population survey results
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The Art of Flocking Decoys: A Step-by-Step Guide

This offseason learn how to reflock your decoys.
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Weather and Snow Geese

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Snow geese are flat-out the strangest and most high-energy birds that waterfowl hunters chase....
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New Turkey Gear from NWTF Convention 2026

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This year at the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention, hunters saw an influx...
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Five Ways to Level Up Your Waterfowl Hunting...

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The waterfowl offseason is long—so take full advantage of it. Now’s the time to...
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How to Find and Hunt Late-Season Small Water

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The thought of big ducks landing in small water is what many consider to...
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Building a Duck Truck: What’s in My Rig...

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Regardless of how hard you try, once duck season is here, your truck quickly...
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Five Common Mistakes New Duck Hunters Make—and How...

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Learning how to duck hunt is difficult. These are the most common errors novice hunters make, and solutions for each one
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Best Waterfowl Ammo 2026

When the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) mandated the switch to nontoxic shells in 1991, many waterfowlers were...
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Simple Split Reed Sandhill Steaks

Sandhill Crane steaks- keep it simple.
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How to Make Dog Treats Out of Goose and Duck Feet

As waterfowl hunters, we try to make the most of our birds. The breasts are a given, but I...
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