July / August 2026
Features
Our 26th president came along when the country’s wild creatures and wild places needed him most
by Eric KeszlerThis year’s roundup includes the latest, greatest products for waterfowlers and other outdoors enthusiasts
by Phil BourjailyMixed Bag
The Ultimate Resource for Today's Waterfowlers
Fine-tune your wingshooting skills at a trap, skeet, or sporting clays range near you
by Phil BourjailyKnowing when to buy the best and when to pinch pennies will help stretch your hunting budget
by Will BrantleyTraining is much easier when you have the right gear for the job
by Tom DavisThe following products proved their worth throughout the punishment of a full waterfowl season
by Chris JenningsTry this wild take on a classic recipe from Québec
Like the mighty hunters of old, the author has perfected the art of approaching waterfowl undetected
by T. Edward NickensThe Mission
Filling the Skies with Waterfowl Today, Tomorrow, and Forever
New research finds that the ratio of males to females has increased significantly in many duck populations
DU’s successful model of cross-border conservation delivers big returns for waterfowl across the continent
An overview of wetland conditions on North America’s most important waterfowl breeding areas
Phil Kahnke photographed the drake mallard gracing this issue's cover, which celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4.