Waterfowling Season & Steel Shot Update with Nick Horton

This guide details a late-season goose hunting technique in Southern Alberta, Canada, as demonstrated by American Hunter contributors. It emphasizes strategic positioning in layout blinds within harvested fields, observing bird behavior, and utilizing effective waterfowl shotguns like the Benelli Super Black Eagle 3. The approach focuses on adapting to cold conditions and high bird activity for successful hunts.

This video details a driven duck hunt in Germany, highlighting differences from British traditions. It covers specific quarry, ammunition requirements (non-toxic shot), and crucial shooting techniques like dynamic footwork and 360-degree awareness. The experience also involved unique elements like shooting ground game and navigating challenging boat transfers to hunting islands, emphasizing the need for adaptability and adherence to local hunting protocols.

This video details a hunting trip in Zimbabwe, focusing on waterfowl at sunrise and doves at sunset. The experienced speaker shares insights into the challenges of fast shooting required for waterfowl and the patience needed for dove hunting. The content emphasizes the overall experience of hunting in a unique location, appreciating the environment, and the satisfaction derived from a well-executed hunt.

This guide details techniques for waterfowl hunting with the Beretta AX800 Suprema, emphasizing its natural pointing, smooth action, and recoil management for effective follow-up shots. Tested in Saskatchewan, Canada, the shotgun demonstrated high reliability and controllability in dusty field conditions, making it an excellent choice for serious hunters.

This video discusses the recent announcement by the National Game Dealers Association to commit to lead-free supply chains from August 1, 2022, effectively ending the sale of lead-shot game. It explores the implications for shooters, cartridge manufacturers, and the future of game shooting, highlighting the development of alternative ammunition like steel, bismuth, and tungsten. Experts provide insights into the technical aspects of using steel shot, including CIP regulations and potential impacts on older firearms, while emphasizing the need for adaptation rather than resistance.

This video discusses the upcoming voluntary ban on lead shot in shotgun ammunition by 2024, driven by major shooting organizations. It explores the reasons behind the ban, including environmental concerns, the shrinking market for lead-shot game meat, and the availability of viable alternatives like steel, bismuth, and tungsten. The speaker emphasizes the importance of adapting to these changes for the future of shooting and conservation.

This guide details the operation of a classic American side-by-side shotgun, focusing on safe loading, firing at clay targets, and post-shot procedures. It emphasizes proper firearm handling and technique, as demonstrated by a high-authority instructor. The video showcases proficient clay shooting and safe gun manipulation on an outdoor range.

This video demonstrates advanced techniques for driven pheasant shooting, emphasizing the 'big swing' required for high-flying birds. Expert Jonny Carter showcases proper lead, follow-through, and rapid target transitions in a traditional UK game shooting environment. The footage highlights the precision and skill needed for successful wing shooting at distance.

This guide details techniques for indoor clay pigeon shooting, as demonstrated by a professional shooting sports content creator at the MSZU facility. It emphasizes safe firearm handling, fluid shotgun mounting, and accurate target lead/follow-through for breaking clay targets. The unique indoor environment of MSZU, featuring specialized acoustic walls and clay trap systems, is highlighted.

This video demonstrates advanced one-handed shooting techniques with an over-under shotgun, as showcased by Jonny Carter at Downlands. The expert-level instruction highlights maintaining balance and control during recoil, fluid reloading of a break-action firearm, and successful engagement of aerial targets. It emphasizes high dexterity and familiarity with the shotgun platform.