The Mallard Mystery
Researchers remain stumped as to why mallard numbers in the Atlantic Flyway have fallen 45 percent in the past 20 years.
Wingshooting
Maynard Reece 1920-2020
Maynard Reece, the beloved artist hailed as the “King of the Federal Duck Stamp,” passed away in Des Moines, Iowa, where he’d lived since 1938.
Smoke Rings
The draw of pipes for classic outdoor writers.
A Tale of Two Warriors
Over the course of three seasons, on a Brigadoon-like highland deep in the Appalachians, dog and bird thrust and parry, matching wits and nerves and senses, each made better by the other.
Divers Down
The ins & outs of hunting diving ducks.
Patterning Myths Continue
The frustrating persistence of patterning myths.
Words on the Woodcock
Sky Dance of the Woodcock,
by Greg Hoch, is a marvel to read. Subtitled The Habits and Habitats of a Strange Little Bird, the book includes eight chapters, each a well-crafted, informative essay.
Decoying Sharptails
Bringing in grouse with handcrafted fakes.
Tally Ho Saddles Up
Operating out of Lake George, New York, Tally Ho has a fastidious approach to moving dogs between owners, trainers and the field.
For ’Fowlers
The following items are designed to help hunters remain comfortable in the field and provide more action while they’re out there.
A Shooter’s Wish List
Whether you’re coming up with your own list or trying to figure out what to buy for a fellow shooter, following are some useful items that most shotgunners would enjoy receiving.
First Shots Clay Targets Program Launched
The program encourages NSSF-member ranges and clubs to introduce new shooters to shotgunning.