Although the 10 gauge is the biggest legal gauge allowed for hunting in the U.S., 10-gauge guns are heavy and awkward to carry. That leaves the 12 gauge as the biggest practical gauge, and, in truth, ...

The best thing about dawn in the East Texas squirrel woods is that you've got all day to unravel your trail through the tangled jungles and palmetto bottoms. Shooting success aside, that can be a ...

The 20-gauge is the trendy gun among waterfowlers right now, and it’s easy to understand why. It’s light, it’s supposedly fast-handling, it’s softer-shooting with the right loads, and it’s effective ...

SPRINGDALE -- The squirreliest hunting contest in Arkansas started in Springdale and has branched out across the state. A record 186 teams of squirrel hunters high tailed it to the woods Feb. 7 and ...

Dove and deer hunters are active this weekend, but squirrel hunters are feeling frisky, too. Squirrel season started May 15 and will run uninterrupted until Feb. 28, 2026. Encompassing all seasons, it ...

Hunters who are looking for a lighter shotgun to carry for spring turkey hunting season, may want to consider a .410. Recent advancements in shot shell technology have made small .410 shotguns a ...

David Moreland and Mark McElroy each had no trouble shooting their limits of squirrels on Pearl River Wildlife Management Area last week. The woods are beginning to open up again after Hurricane ...