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1 month ago | 
trcp.org | Joe Genzel |Ryan W. Chapin |Alex Aguirre |Dan Morgan
Conservation Partnerships Drive Public Land Access in Pennsylvania Ducks Unlimited (DU) and the Pennsylvania Game Commission have partnered to protect and restore 126 acres of vital emergent and forested wetland habitat next to the commission’s State Game Lands 151, which spans across Mercer and Lawrence Counties in the northwestern corner of the state. Known as Celery Swamp, the land was acquired from a private seller and added to SGL 151 thanks to funding from Pennsylvania’s Department of...
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1 month ago | 
themeateater.com | Joe Genzel
Tungsten Super Shot, better known as TSS, is the most lethal shot type a turkey hunter can employ to pursue a tom this spring. It has a density of 18 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cc) and is far harder than soft shot types, like lead or bismuth. TSS patterns are also tighter and more dense than lead or non-toxic offerings. Often marketed as a long-range killer, it can anchor a turkey at extended distances, so many hunters are willing to shell out $10 per round.
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2 months ago | 
outdoorlife.com | Joe Genzel
Christensen Arms rifles are known for their cutting-edge technology and superior craftsmanship. Since 1995, the Christensen family has been building supremely accurate bolt-action rimfire and centerfire rifles for mountain hunters, whitetail hunters, and precision rifle shooters. That performance often comes with a price tag not everyone can afford. However last year, Christensen Arms introduced its first sub-MOA rifle for under $1,000.
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2 months ago | 
themeateater.com | Joe Genzel |Steven Rinella
The 12-gauge is still the most versatile gun there is. This platform allows you to hunt upland birds, waterfowl, small game, whitetails, hogs, and more. It’s also an ideal gauge for clay shooters. However, in some cases, a sub-gauge is the best option, depending on your experience level and your tolerance for recoil. New turkey hunters would do well to shoot a small-bore shotgun, like the 28-gauge, which is proving to be the optimal gauge for this group.
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Mar 5, 2025 | 
outdoorlife.com | Joe Genzel
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Mar 3, 2025 | 
ducks.org | Joe Genzel
By Joe GenzelJohn Walls and Bobby Heim stood side by side on the auditorium stage at Easton High School in Easton, Maryland. The two men had just finished competing in the World Goose Calling Championship, held annually at the Waterfowl Festival, and were awaiting the results. At the previous year’s contest, Walls had edged out Heim for the win, capturing his second consecutive World Goose title.
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Feb 24, 2025 | 
themeateater.com | Joe Genzel |Jordan Sillars
All recommendations are field-tested and vetted by MeatEater crew members and contributors. MeatEater may earn a commission when you purchase items through our links. Learn more . Shotguns are an inherently versatile firearm. From duck blinds to deer stands, upland brush to long turkey sits, the shotgun is right at home in a multitude of hunting pursuits. However, with its smooth shooting and ability to fire quick follow-up shots, the semi-automatic shotgun reigns supreme.
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Feb 5, 2025 | 
themeateater.com | Matthew Every |Sean Weaver |Joe Genzel
I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty broken up about waterfowl seasons being over. Late winter means the days are short and depressing, and just when I’ve missed enough ducks and geese to actually start hitting some, it seems like things are about to close. But it isn’t all lost yet. March is the final gasp for waterfowlers before they need to hang up their waders for the summer—and March is all about snow goose hunting. A snow goose hunt is a big production.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
themeateater.com | Jordan Sillars |Joe Genzel
Like your computer or phone, all firearms have what gun nerds call an “operating system.” But instead of running Microsoft Word or Roller Coaster Tycoon, a gun’s operating system performs the eight functions needed to fire a bullet: feeding, chambering, locking, firing, unlocking, extracting, ejecting, and cocking. AR-15’s have an operating system as well, and the two most common are “direct impingement” (often called “gas”) and “gas piston” (or simply, “piston”).
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
shootingsportsman.com | Joe Genzel
The Montefeltro has long been Benelli’s entry-level shotgun, though some clay shooters will tell you it’s the best inertia-driven autoloader the Italians have ever made. Its sleek lines and balanced weight distribution have made it a favorite at the skeet range since it debuted in 1983. Similarly, grouse and quail hunters love the Montefeltro Ultra Light, because it is lighter and more compact than a standard model.
