Best Gauges for Hunting Canada Goose: Comparisons & Picks

Best Gauges for Hunting Canada Goose: Comparisons & Picks From big honkers over fields to late-season migrators on big water—choose the right gauge, load, and choke for ethical, clean kills. Canada geese are tough birds with heavy bones and thick feathers. U.S. waterfowl rules require non-toxic shot (e.g., steel, bismuth, tungsten). Below we compare the […]

Best Calibers for Hunting American Crow: Comparisons & Picks

Best Calibers for Hunting American Crow: Comparisons & Picks From close decoy work to long-range pest control—find the right gauge or rimfire for crows. Crows are sharp-eyed, tough birds with surprisingly resilient vitals. Most hunters lean on shotguns (12/20/28 gauge) for calling and decoying inside 30–40 yards, while rimfires like .17 HMR or .22 WMR […]

Top 10 Must-Have Hunting Accessories for Common Gallinule

Top 10 Must-Have Hunting Accessories for Common Gallinule Stay light, stay dry, and make clean, ethical shots in the marsh. Common gallinules haunt shallow marsh edges, slipping through lily pads and cattails with quick dashes and sudden freezes. Shots are close and fast, and the habitat is wet, muddy, and gear-punishing. The tools below help […]