January / February 2026

When birds vanish from traditional areas, you can often find great hunting in these out-of-the-way places

An Iraq War veteran shares a blind with fellow warriors during a special hunt in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, where he experiences the healing power of the outdoors and discovers what it means to be living in the black

A look back at the evolution of waterfowling ammo, from the black powder era to today’s state-of-the-art shotshells

With her first DU Artist of the Year win, Texan Stephany Chavez-Kuchera takes her place among wildlife art’s most impressive new talents

On a frigid Montana day, an aging hunter says good-bye to an old friend

Because shooting poorly is no way to end the season

How to keep hunting when the water turns hard

Here’s how to get your retriever in the game

Finish strong with these top-notch products

The best hunting of the year might be in front of you; here’s your midseason pep talk

New technology is providing greater insights into how ducks respond to hunting pressure

DU continues to build on its successful efforts to restore bottomland hardwood forests

An overview of wetland conditions in key areas for North America’s waterfowl