Bird Hunting

Expert bird hunting tips, dog training drills, and gear reviews to help you shoot more uplands birds in the field.

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Hunting
The Best Shotgun Loads for 5 Late-Season Birds
Ducks, geese, pheasants, and more are fully feathered and ultra-wary by the late season. Here are the best shotgun loads for putting these tough birds in the bag
By Phil BourjailyJanuary 20, 2021

The Gun Nuts
How to Choose the Right Shot Size for Upland and Waterfowl Hunting
There’s no magic shot size for any one bird—but there are still some factors to consider when choosing pellets
By Phil BourjailyJanuary 8, 2021
Hunting
F&S Classics: The Old Man and the Boy
In the final installment of Ruark’s beloved column, the Old Man makes an “opening day” promise
December 31, 2020
Hunting
The 10 Rules of Duck Scouting
Freelance waterfowling is one of the best ways to consistently kill birds, but doing it right depends on solid reconnaissance.
By Will BrantleyDecember 28, 2020

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Guns
The Best New and Used Break-Action Waterfowl Shotguns
By Phil BourjailyDecember 2, 2020
Hunting
10 Tips for Decoying Ducks and Geese
By Phil BourjailyDecember 1, 2020
Hunting
F&S Classics: The Road to Tinkhamtown
By Corey FordNovember 30, 2020
Hunting
F&S Classics: How to Shoot Crows
By Ed ZernNovember 28, 2020
Hunting
F&S Classics: And I Do Not Walk Alone
By Bill TarrantNovember 25, 2020
Hunting
Make a Duck Call Out of Spent Shotshells in 3 Steps
By T. Edward NickensNovember 24, 2020

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