FEATURES

A Chriatmas Goose
A Late Season Brings New
Life To A Family Tradition
By James Davis

Storm Tracking
Weather Watching And A
Sound Plan Create Great Hunts!
By Gary Zahm

Big Water & Long Tails
Pursuing A Coastal Trophy
On Inland Waters
By Mike Gnatkowski

DEPARTMENTS

Hunt Book
Flyway Watch—Pintail Paradox
Notable—More About Joe Hautman And The 2023 Duck Stamp
Smart Money—Private Land Getaways
Deep Thoughts—Group Therapy
Legends—The Greatest Duck Shot
Marsh Notes—Drought Plagues Famous Marshes
Bird Flu Requires Safe Handling
Terry’s Tips—Late Season Adjustments

From The Editor
Cost Vs. Benefit
By Jay Strangis

Duck Dogs
Distraction Workarounds
By Robert Milner

Shotguns
Big Honkers And Stoeger Shotguns
By Larry Case

Shotshells
Safe Barrels
By Tom Keer

Decoying
The Power Of Silhouettes
By Scott Haugen

Market Hunter
Find An Outfitter, Call, Boat, Retriever, Waterfowling Accessory

PotShots
Rating Shooting Difficulty
By Patrick Meitin