FEATURES
Win Some, Lose Some
Optimism Runs Deep Among
Waterfowlers—Too Deep?
By Jay Strangis
Spoonie Daze
Few Plan For Spoonbills,
But They’ve Saved Many A Hunt
By Scott Haugen
The Long Wait
Things That Come Easily,
Aren’t So Easily Duplicated
By Gary Zahm
DEPARTMENTS
Hunt Book
Flyway Watch—The Underrated Ringbill
Notable—The Wildlife Art Of Michael Sieve
Smart Money—Casco Bay, Maine
Waterfowlers—A King Who Loved To Hunt Ducks
Things That Matter—The Power Of Rice
Origins—In The Beginning…
Lefty’s Blind Bag—Six Hunt-Ready New Products
Terry’s Tips—Small Pockets, Big Dividends
From The Editor
The Shot!
By Jay Strangis
Duck Dogs
Raising A Retriever Puppy
By Robert Milner
Shotguns
There’s A New 870 In Town
By Larry Case
Shotshells
Happy Birthday, Kent Cartridge!
By Tom Keer
Decoying
Little Crafts, Big Results
By Scott Haugen
Market Hunter
Find An Outfitter, Call, Boat, Retriever, Waterfowling Accessory
PotShots
Dog Joy
By Patrick Meitin