Features
Billets to Barrels
For Longthorne Gunmakers it’s about making better barrels. by Douglas Tate
Waterfowling’s Life List
A rundown of must-hunt destinations. by Gary Kramer
Family, Farming & Pheasants
Balancing businesses at R&R Pheasant Hunting. by Brian Lynn
Wide-Open Wingshooting
Exploring new horizons at Oregon’s Ruggs Ranch. by Gary Kramer
One Hundred Straight
Four weeks, two flyways, one dog to run the table. by E. Donnall Thomas Jr.
Departments
From the Editor
Getting a jump on waterfowl season
Letters
Praising "Little Guns," misdirection and the ethos of "Instagrouse"
Game & Gun Gazette
McKay Brown’s 50th, Piotti over/unders, The Bookshelf, bird bands, and more
Shooting
Clays practice for high & passing ’fowl. by Chris Batha
From the Bench
Restoring a hammergun from a provincial maker. by J. Marc Pipas, MD
Shot Talk
Knowing chokes: Pattern or Perish. by Tom Roster
Hunting Dogs
Getting your retriever to go the distance. by Jessie Richards
Conservation
Taking action now for the 2018 Farm Bill. by Greg Hoch
Gun Review
The Super Black Eagle 3: Benelli’s workhorse autoloader. by Bruce Buck
Field Gear
he latest & greatest for waterfowling
Going Places
Roosters and more at Pheasant Bonanza. by Reid Bryant
To the Point
A carver from the Golden Age of decoys. by Tom Huggler