Bird Hunting

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

Guns
Best New Shotgun Ammo of the 2020 SHOT Show
Our shotguns editor picks the hottest new loads for waterfowl, upland birds, turkeys, deer, home-defense, and more
By Phil BourjailyFebruary 7, 2020
Guns
The 10 Best Upland Shotguns Ever Made
Each of these are well balanced, easy-to-carry guns, making them perfect for hunting upland birds
By Phil BourjailyJanuary 10, 2020
Hunting
The 10 Best F&S Stories of 2019
From a profile on the oldest hunter in America to a collection of wild tales from our editors, here are 10 stories to remember from 2019
By The EditorsDecember 31, 2019
Hunting
8 Tips for Bagging More Late-Season Pheasants
They’re hard to hunt and tough to kill, but a few last-minute roosters are still out there for the taking
By Jarrod SpilgerDecember 23, 2019
Hunting
How to Scout for Late-Season Ducks—and Shoot a Limit
Smart recon is key to waterfowling success all through the fall and winter, but during the late season, it will make or break your hunt
By Will BrantleyDecember 17, 2019
Hunting
How to Buy Your Kid the Right Shotgun for Christmas
Don’t put a lifetime of shotgunning mistakes under that tree.
By Phil BourjailyDecember 11, 2019
Hunting
10 of the Coolest Waterfowl Hunts in America
Waterfowlers, pack your bags. These duck and goose hunts are worth a week’s vacation and a cross-country trip
By Joseph AlbaneseNovember 20, 2019
Hunting
When Is the Best Time to Hunt Pheasants?
Why you should hunt pheasants in the midseason—plus, seven tactics for success in the field
By Jarrod SpilgerNovember 13, 2019

Hunting
5 Fall Cast and Blasts Adventures
By Scott EinsmannNovember 8, 2019
Hunting
10 Best Knives for Hunting, Fishing, Camping, EDC and Even Zombie Defense
By T. Edward NickensNovember 7, 2019
Hunting
10 Best Cheap Shotguns for Turkey Hunting
By Phil BourjailyNovember 7, 2019
Hunting
The Deer Hunter’s Guide to Fall Turkey Hunting
By Dave HurteauNovember 4, 2019
Hunting
6 Next-Level Custom Duck Blinds
By Tom KeerOctober 30, 2019
Hunting
Four Over/Under Shotguns for Under $1,000
By Phil BourjailyOctober 24, 2019