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Shotgunning: Stacked Loads

These versatile and affordable shotgun shells can be an effective option for many waterfowlers

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Shotgunning: Making a Duck Hunter

Watching a novice waterfowler thrill to the sight of birds dropping into the decoys can be as rewarding as shooting a limit of your own

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Shotgunning: Snow Goose Guns

When hundreds of white geese are hanging over the decoys, you want firepower and reliability in your hands

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Shotgunning: Shoot Like a Champion

One of the country’s most accomplished clays shooters shares his secrets for improving your shotgunning skills

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History of the Semiauto

More than a century of creative design and skillful engineering led to the development of today’s autoloading shotguns, which are more durable and dependable than ever

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Shotgunning: Working the Angles

How to connect on some of waterfowling’s most challenging shots

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Shotgunning: Turkish Delights

These imported shotguns are gaining favor with American waterfowlers

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Shotgunning: Young Guns

Youth shooting programs teach discipline and safety while supporting conservation

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Shotgunning: Timeless Tools

Tips for enjoying waterfowling with a classic shotgun

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Shotgunning: Shooting from Blinds

How to quickly and safely make the transition from hiding to shooting

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Shotgunning: Tips for the Timber

Essential knowledge for hunters heading to the flooded woods

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Five Perfect Setups

You can't miss with these deadly decoy spreads designed for classic waterfowl habitats

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Modern Classics

DU’s Gun of the Year program has been going strong for half a century. Here’s a look at some of the most memorable shotguns in the collection

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Shotgunning: Going Light

New nontoxic loads have made 20- and 28-gauge shotguns increasingly popular among waterfowlers

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2023 New Guns and Gear: Shotguns

Start your new season off with a bang with this year's selection of shotguns for waterfowlers

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Shotgunning: Preseason Workout

Shoot better this season by getting your body and mind in shape now

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Shotgunning: Double Guns for Ducks and Geese

Some modern over/unders and side-by-sides are made with waterfowlers in mind

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Shotgunning: Have Gun, Will Travel

Pro tips and hacks for road-tripping waterfowlers

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Shotgunning: The Beretta Story

The legendary Italian gun maker has been producing high-quality firearms for nearly 500 years

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Shotgunning: Next Generation Shotshells

Some of the NEWEST nontoxic waterfowl loads rival or exceed the performance of lead

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Shotgunning: Early Birds

Dove hunting is the perfect tune-up for waterfowl season

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Early-Season Spreads

Set up for success with these specialized decoy strategies for the first hunts of fall

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The Belgian Brownings

Many waterfowlers consider these classic shotguns to be among the finest firearms ever employed in a duck blind

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Off to a Good Start

Get off to a good start in waterfowl hunting with expert shooting tips. Improve your skills and increase success in the field.

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The Case for a 10-Gauge

The popularity of these big-bore shotguns has waned, but they continue to fill a niche

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The High Overhead Shot

Good technique and plenty of practice can help you master this wingshooting challenge

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Wood Duck Shooting

Connecting with these colorful aerial acrobats is one of wingshooting's toughest challenges

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Hands On Shooting

Your eyes find the target and guide your hands to it; the gun just goes along for the ride

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Is One Enough?

Some of us are one-gun hunters; others like to have more options in their waterfowling arsenal

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The Late Show

Four experts explain why the end of the season can be the best time to hunt Canada geese, and how you can make the most of it

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The Physics of Shotgunning

How Einstein and Newton can help you squeeze the most performance out of your scattergun

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Shotgunning: Distance Learning

Accurately estimating distance and knowing your effective range is crucial to being an ethical hunter

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The Specialists

When does a passion for a particular duck become an obsession? Four fanatical waterfowlers share their stories and species-specific strategies.

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Shotgunning: Famous Foxes

These legendary shotguns evoke the spirit of waterfowling in the early 20th century

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Shotgunning: The Churchill Method

This instinctive shooting style might be the key to improving your success in the duck blind

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Shotgunning: Retrievers and Guns

How to keep your dog and your hunting partners safe in the blind

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Shotgunning: Timing Is Everything

Make the most of the last few moments before you pull the trigger

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Shotgunning: High-Performance Duck Guns

Thanks to advancements in technology, today’s waterfowl guns are more effective and dependable than ever

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Battling the Elements

Keep your shotgun functioning in even the worst weather conditions

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Don't Miss!

To correct the most common shotgunning mistakes, learn to stop thinking and let your eyes and hands take over

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Shotgunning: Ducks over Decoys

Be ready when the moment of truth arrives

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Shotgunning: Gun Buying Tips for Waterfowlers

Whether you’re looking for a new or used shotgun, here’s how to get the most for your money

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20 Off-Season Shooting Tips

Prepare for next season with these pointers on guns, ammo, and shooting techniques

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Finding the Range

Take aim at trap, skeet, and sporting clays to fine-tune your waterfowl shooting skills during the off-season

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Shotgunning: Breaking Bad Habits

Follow these five tips to fix any flaws in your shooting form before opening day

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Phil Bourjaily

All articles by Phil Bourjaily

Shotgunning: Stacked Loads

Shotgunning: Making a Duck Hunter

Shotgunning: Snow Goose Guns

Shotgunning: Shoot Like a Champion

History of the Semiauto

Shotgunning: Working the Angles

Shotgunning: Turkish Delights

Shotgunning: Young Guns

Shotgunning: Timeless Tools

Shotgunning: Shooting from Blinds

Shotgunning: Tips for the Timber

Five Perfect Setups

Modern Classics

Shotgunning: Going Light

2023 New Guns and Gear: Shotguns

Shotgunning: Preseason Workout

Shotgunning: Double Guns for Ducks and Geese

Shotgunning: Have Gun, Will Travel

Shotgunning: The Beretta Story

Shotgunning: Next Generation Shotshells

Shotgunning: Early Birds

Early-Season Spreads

The Belgian Brownings

Off to a Good Start

The Case for a 10-Gauge

The High Overhead Shot

Wood Duck Shooting

Hands On Shooting

Is One Enough?

The Late Show

The Physics of Shotgunning

Shotgunning: Distance Learning

The Specialists

Shotgunning: Famous Foxes

Shotgunning: The Churchill Method

Shotgunning: Retrievers and Guns

Shotgunning: Timing Is Everything

Shotgunning: High-Performance Duck Guns

Battling the Elements

Don't Miss!

Shotgunning: Ducks over Decoys

Shotgunning: Gun Buying Tips for Waterfowlers

20 Off-Season Shooting Tips

Finding the Range

Shotgunning: Breaking Bad Habits

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