Tag: non-toxic shot

Best Gauges for Hunting Ross’s Goose: Comparisons & Picks

Best Gauges for Hunting Ross’s Goose: Comparisons & Picks Shotgun gauges that pattern, penetrate, and humanely anchor light-bodied geese. If you’re dialing in Ross’s goose hunting calibers and gauges, think shotgun first. Non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl in most regions, and pattern quality matters more than raw payload. Below we compare the most practical […]

Best Gauges for Hunting Long-tailed Duck: Comparisons & Picks

Best Gauges for Hunting Long-tailed Duck: Comparisons & Picks Dial in the right shotgun gauge for open-water sea ducks. Choosing the right long-tailed duck hunting gauges matters when you’re shooting over big water, in wind, and at moving birds. Below we compare popular shotgun gauges for sea-duck spreads and typical 30–45 yard shots, with an […]

Best Gauges for Hunting Cackling Goose: Comparisons & Picks

Best Gauges for Hunting Cackling Goose: Comparisons & Picks Practical gauge-by-gauge advice for small-bodied geese—ethics first, non-toxic shot only. Cackling geese are smaller than standard Canadas, which opens the door to lighter gauges when shots are close and over decoys. US federal law requires non-toxic shot for waterfowl, and many jurisdictions limit shotgun capacity to […]

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 […]

Top 10 Accessories for Wilson’s Snipe Hunting

Top 10 Accessories for Wilson’s Snipe Hunting Light, waterproof, and quick—gear that keeps up with fast flushes in soggy cover. Wilson’s snipe pop up without warning, fly erratically, and live in wet ground that soaks unprepared hunters. This list focuses on marsh-ready accessories that help you move quietly, mount quickly, and shoot ethically. Always verify […]

Best Calibers for Hunting Wilson’s Snipe: Comparisons & Picks

Best Calibers for Hunting Wilson’s Snipe: Comparisons & Picks Light recoiling gauges and tight, even patterns for quick marsh shots. Wilson’s snipe are fast-flushing marsh birds that reward quick mounts, smooth swings, and forgiving patterns. Most hunters use shotguns rather than rifles, so this guide focuses on gauges (.410 bore, 28, 20, 16, and 12). […]

Best Gauges for Hunting King Rail: Comparisons & Picks

Best Gauges for Hunting King Rail: Comparisons & Picks Smart gauge choices for ethical shots in the marsh. King rails are secretive marsh birds that flush at close range and offer fleeting shot windows. That makes gauge selection—and the load/choke you pair with it—far more important than raw power. Below, we compare common shotgun gauges […]