Refuge Forums

  1. Refuge News

    1. Member Intros, Announcements, Refuge Gang Events

      Introduce yourself. If you have a Refuge event going on, post it here.
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      Latest: New member from GA JDK, Jan 8, 2021

  2. Refuge Forums

    1. The Duck Hunters Forum

      Home Of "The Refuge Gang"
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      Latest: Do you have Facebook? FriedPotatoes, Jan 21, 2021 at 10:26 AM

    2. Boats, Blinds, & Gadgets Forum

      Post topics on Blinds, Blind Construction, Tips, Boats, & More.
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      Latest: Weed less outboard Uncle Fuzzy, Jan 21, 2021 at 10:27 AM

    3. Canadian Hunters Forum

      Interact & Share Waterfowl Info Concerning Canada.
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      Latest: How are things looking in Canada? Lmbkiller, Jan 21, 2021 at 12:04 AM

    4. Decoy Forum

      Chat with fellow carvers here at the Refuge.
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      Latest: Values- purely anecdotal JRS, Jan 21, 2021 at 8:11 AM

    5. Diver Hunters Forum

      Join fellow Refuge Gang Members who love to hunt Diver Ducks.
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      Latest: Bluebill limit meb, Jan 20, 2021 at 7:38 PM

    6. Duck & Goose Calling Forum

      Got a question about calls or calling techniques ?
      This is the place.
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      Latest: Old hunter, but new to calling. Loud call recommendation? plarsen111, Jan 21, 2021 at 10:05 AM

    7. Goose Hunting Forum

      A forum for those of us that love Goose Hunting. Hang out with us and talk Goose..
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      Latest: GHG Honker Head replacement help... Rolen_Zen, Jan 21, 2021 at 10:26 AM

    8. Gun Dog Forum

      Tips, Training, & Health, on our beloved friends. Moderated by Professional Trainer, Mark Jansma (Lab Man).
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      Latest: Purina Dog Chow FriedPotatoes, Jan 21, 2021 at 10:02 AM

    9. Habitat Forum

      Discuss topics concerning habitat, what to grow, when to plant, etc...
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      Latest: Over Cup Oak Smokehouse, Jan 19, 2021 at 9:59 PM

    10. Shooting - Reloading Forum

      Post topics concerning Shot Sizes, Guns, Patterning, Reloading, and More.
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      Latest: Roo Ro Dr Duk, Jan 21, 2021 at 10:21 AM

    11. Snow Goose Hunting Forum

      Share Snow Goose tracking reports and hunts with fellow hunters at The Refuge.
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      Latest: Juvie Snows... waterswatter, Jan 21, 2021 at 9:03 AM

    12. Swap A Hunt Forum

      Swap hunts with other Waterfowlers throughout the World.
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      Latest: NJ offshore tuna,marlin mahi trip for floed timber duck hunt down south boatliftman, Jan 18, 2021 at 4:19 PM

    13. Taxidermy Forum

      Share your input, tips, and pictures concerning taxidermy.
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      Latest: Recommendations wingsnthings71, Jan 20, 2021 at 6:15 PM

    14. Women's Hunting Forum

      A Forum dedicated to our Refuge Lady Hunters across the World.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Fun little Solo hunt magnumyammerhammer, Aug 16, 2020

    15. Youth Forum

      Created for "The Future Generation of Hunting". A great site for you young guys and gals to post what's on your mind.
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      Latest: Daughters First Hunt ARHHH4, Sep 30, 2020

  3. Miscellaneous Game & Fish

    1. Big Game Hunting Forum

      Join fellow Big Game Hunters at The Refuge.
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      Latest: Shooting Doubles Missy Skeeter, Jan 18, 2021 at 9:57 PM

    2. Bow Hunting Forum

      Share topics with fellow bowhunters at the Refuge
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      Latest: Finally broke the curse. waterrat, Dec 28, 2020

    3. Turkey Hunters Forum

      Join fellow Refuge Gang Members on the topic of Turkey Hunting.
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      Latest: 870 20 gauge chokes skimerhorn, Jan 20, 2021 at 7:59 PM

    4. Upland Game Forum

      Share info with fellow Upland Game Hunters at The Refuge.
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      Latest: G. Shorthairs Soggy Socks, Jan 21, 2021 at 5:01 AM

    5. Varmint Hunters Forum

      Share info, tips, and stories with fellow Varmint Hunters.
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      Latest: Any night hunters? shootum, Jan 12, 2021

    6. Fishing Forum

      Tell us your fishing stories here. We have to have something else to talk about when duck season is closed, hehe.
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      Latest: Let’s see dem crappie iaduckhunter, Jan 17, 2021 at 1:42 PM

    7. Cooking Forum

      Share tips on Game Preperation, Grilling, and Recipes.
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      Cooking Forum

      Sub-Forums

      1. Recipes

      Latest: Homemade stock bullpinnie, Jan 17, 2021 at 12:20 PM

  4. Refuge Classifieds

    1. Refuge Gang Classifieds

      Buy, Sell, and Swap items at The Refuge Gang Classifieds.
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      Latest: FS Nikon M5 pounder, Jan 21, 2021 at 3:55 AM

    2. Calling Classifieds

      Buy, sell, and swap calls here.
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      Latest: WTB old duck calls KWC, Jan 21, 2021 at 7:52 AM

    3. Duck Boats For Sale

      Boats for sale by owner and dealer
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      Latest: BBSB Estuary #27 (Built by Dave Clark) GooseChaser1, Jan 20, 2021 at 3:32 PM

    4. Gun Dog Classifieds

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      Latest: READ FIRST**Rules for Posting Ads for Litters**READ FIRST sdkidaho, Mar 9, 2015

    5. Guides, Lodges, Land Leases, and Hunting Clubs

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      Latest: Central California Duck Club near Kern Refuge bpbigperm, Jun 11, 2020

  5. Politics & Religion

    1. Hunters Rights Forum

      Discuss topics concerning the future of hunting, and the obstacles we as hunters face.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Why I'm Not A Member Of The NRA luv2dukhnt, Dec 10, 2020

    2. Political Action Forum

      A forum for Political Issues, and a place for Republicans and Democrats to debate, peacefully.
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      Latest: Are all Dems mentally insane... DComeaux, Jan 21, 2021 at 10:11 AM

    3. World News / Current Events Forum

      Post Local and World News / Events
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      Latest: Reply if you hear this on the news. API, Sep 17, 2020

    4. Christian Forum

      A forum for those that wish to share their faith in Jesus Christ.
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      Latest: Are you going to church,,, or hunting! Aunt Betty, Jan 20, 2021 at 5:47 AM

  6. Refuge Sponsors

    1. Refuge Sponsor Directory

      Please support our sponsors as they are responsible for allowing our site to be totally FREE.

    2. Sponsor Announcements

      Check here often for new products and services offered by the Refuge Sponsors.
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      Latest: Another one going home! timbutcher, Apr 20, 2020

  7. Photography

    1. Photography Forum

      Talk with other Shutter-Bugs
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      Latest: Short-eared Owls in central Ohio WuChang, Jan 21, 2021 at 7:33 AM

  8. Book

    1. Book Forum

      Talk with others who enjoy reading books
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      Latest: Michael Jecks Peter Goodman, Nov 14, 2020

  9. 4x4 / Truck Forum

    1. 4x4 / Truck Forum

      Chat with others who like to discuss the motors that are on solid ground.
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      Latest: The start up banshee Aunt Betty, Jan 19, 2021 at 8:35 AM

  10. Flyway Report Forums

    1. Alabama Flyway Forum

      Keep up-to-date on waterfowl information in Alabama.
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      Latest: Alabama adopts baiting laws for deer and hog Bclick, Jan 17, 2021 at 11:33 AM

    2. Alaska Flyway Forum

      Join fellow Hunters concerning Alaska Hunting.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: American Crab sales Missy Skeeter, Jan 8, 2021

    3. Arkansas Flyway Forum

      Share information with fellow Arkansas Waterfowl Hunters
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      Messages:
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      Latest: A little Something?? wth.... bullpinnie, Jan 20, 2021 at 10:22 AM

    4. Arizona Flyway Forum

      Waterfowl topics and reports from Arizona Waterfowlers.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: 20-21 Season Buster_AZ, Jan 20, 2021 at 6:16 PM

    5. California Flyway Forum

      Interact and share information with fellow California Waterfowl Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Blow up the reservation system. Another Mike, Jan 21, 2021 at 10:24 AM

    6. Chesapeake Flyway Forum

      Join fellow Waterfowl Hunters from Delaware and Maryland in waterfowl discussion.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Sincere thoughts and feelings about your boat(s) dgram36, Jan 21, 2021 at 9:57 AM

    7. Colorado Flyway Forum

      Interact with fellow waterfowl hunters from Colorado.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Goose pits Dr Duk, Jan 18, 2021 at 10:51 AM

    8. Florida Flyway Forum

      Interact with fellow hunters from Florida.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Puzzle lakw Noel Garcia, Jan 15, 2021 at 4:04 PM

    9. Georgia Flyway Forum

      Join fellow Georgia hunters in discussion.
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      Latest: Guntersville draw hunts cholt, Aug 19, 2019

    10. Idaho Flyway Forum

      Interact & Share Waterfowl Info With Fellow Idaho Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: 2021 Picture Thread Woodduck31, Jan 16, 2021 at 9:39 AM

    11. Illinois Flyway Forum

      Share information with fellow Illinois Waterfowl Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: 2 weeks to switch calling ten times better, Jan 19, 2021 at 7:46 PM

    12. Indiana Flyway Forum

      Interact With Fellow Waterfowl Hunters From Indiana.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Solo Hunt Success sharkman, Jan 19, 2021 at 9:30 AM

    13. Iowa Flyway Forum

      Share Waterfowl Hunting Information With Fellow Iowa Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: 2020 season . bad dog, Jan 18, 2021 at 9:50 PM

    14. Kansas Flyway Forum

      Interact With Kansas Waterfowl Hunters.
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      Messages:
      53,063
      Latest: Bird Reports Ramblingman, Jan 21, 2021 at 7:27 AM

    15. Kentucky Flyway Forum

      Interact And Share Info With Kentucky Waterfowl Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Ballard WMA 2020-2021 WestKyHunt, Jan 20, 2021 at 3:25 PM

    16. Louisiana Flyway Forum

      Interact and share information with fellow Louisiana Waterfowlers.
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      Latest: Migration Changes over the Years ducaholic, Jan 21, 2021 at 10:25 AM

    17. Michigan Flyway Forum

      Share information with fellow Waterfowl Hunters in Michigan.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: MICHIGAN ELK SEASONS WERE A SUCCESS OldGriz, Jan 7, 2021

    18. Minnesota Flyway Forum

      Share Waterfowl Info With Fellow Minnesota Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Your chance to let them know your thoughts. KENNEDY63, Jan 18, 2021 at 7:24 PM

    19. Mississippi Flyway Forum

      Interact With Fellow Mississippi Waterfowl Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Yall to quiet around here Aunt Betty, Jan 5, 2021

    20. Missouri Flyway Forum

      Interact and share information with fellow Missouri Waterfowlers.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: stockton lake Redonthehead, Jan 21, 2021 at 6:20 AM

    21. Montana / Wyoming Flyway Forum

      Interact with Hunters from Montana & Wyoming
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      Messages:
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      Latest: End of the season trip jzee, Jan 21, 2021 at 9:42 AM

    22. Nebraska Flyway Forum

      Join In With Fellow Waterfowl Hunters From Nebraska.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: 2020 - 2021 Waterfowl Reports negooseman, Jan 19, 2021 at 3:29 PM

    23. Nevada Flyway Forum

      Join fellow Nevada waterfowl hunters in discussion.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: 2020 Waterfowl season progress mpkowal, Jan 11, 2021

    24. New England Flyway Forum

      Share Information with Waterfowlers from, CT, NH, ME, MA, RI, and VT.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Duck Rig for Sale DukeDad, Jan 5, 2021

    25. New Jersey Flyway Forum

      Interact and share information with fellow New Jersey Waterfowlers
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      Messages:
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      Latest: NJ Game wardens Tailfeathers, May 2, 2020

    26. New Mexico Flyway Forum

      Share Waterfowl Hunting Information With Fellow New Mexico Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: RMEF HELPS SECURE CRITICAL RANGE IN NEW MEXICO JDK, Jan 14, 2021

    27. New York Flyway Forum

      Share Information With Fellow Hunters in New York.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Survey take a look Soggy Socks, Jan 19, 2021 at 8:19 AM

    28. North / South Carolina Flyway Forum

      Join Waterfowlers from North Carolina and South Carolina in discussion.
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      Latest: Swan Tag JFG, Jan 21, 2021 at 7:24 AM

    29. North Dakota Flyway Forum

      Share Information With Fellow North dakota Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: How is it lookin in ND? Dean Nelson, Jan 21, 2021 at 7:24 AM

    30. Ohio Flyway Forum

      Share Information With Fellow Waterfowl Hunters In Ohio.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Ohio magnumyammerhammer, Nov 22, 2020

    31. Oklahoma Flyway Forum

      Share information with fellow Waterfowl Hunters in Oklahoma.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Retriever Trainers h2ofowl67846, Jan 17, 2021 at 6:57 PM

    32. Oregon Flyway Forum

      Talk Waterfowl With Fellow Hunters From Oregon.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Ammo Tystix, Jan 20, 2021 at 8:52 AM

    33. Pennsylvania Flyway Forum

      Share Hunting Information With Waterfowl Hunters In PA.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Layout boat for Binghamton, NY, fully rigged ready to hunt $800 JHA149, Oct 19, 2020

    34. South Dakota Flyway Forum

      Share Waterfowl Info With Fellow South Dakota Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: IT’S OPEN WOLF SEASON IN SOUTH DAKOTA BirdJ, Jan 10, 2021

    35. Tennessee Flyway Forum

      Share information with fellow Waterfowl Hunters in Tennessee.. Go Vols !
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      Latest: 20-21 Plantation Bottoms' rtjrex & MollyAnn, Jan 21, 2021 at 9:42 AM

    36. Texas Flyway Forum

      Interact and share information with fellow Texas Waterfowlers.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Ducks in Texas currently? Jesg1224, Jan 17, 2021 at 10:11 AM

    37. Utah Flyway Forum

      Share Info with Fellow Utah Waterfowl Hunters.
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      Messages:
      76,570
      Latest: Hello Utah mpkowal, Jan 20, 2021 at 6:13 PM

    38. Virginia Flyway Forum

      Join fellow Virginia waterfowl hunters in discussion.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Getting ready for next year markd, Jan 21, 2021 at 7:38 AM

    39. Washington Flyway Forum

      Share Waterfowl Hunting Info With Fellow Washington State Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Winchester Lake waterswatter, Jan 21, 2021 at 7:31 AM

    40. West Virginia Flyway Forum

      Join other West Virginia waterfowl hunters in discussion.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: BECKLEY DU RAFFLE WOODIE13, Oct 29, 2019

    41. Wisconsin Flyway Forum

      Share Information With Fellow Hunters in Wisconsin.
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      Messages:
      216,897
      Latest: Pheasant 2020 MstormChuck, Jan 20, 2021 at 9:27 PM

  11. Online Forum Help

    1. Help & Tech Support Forum

      Having a technical issue or just need help learning how to use the site? Post here.
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      Latest: Rules on posting. Native NV Ducker, Dec 31, 2020

    2. Testing Forum

      Here's the place to try out image posts, types of fonts, colors, etc...
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      Latest: T1 George, Jan 15, 2021 at 8:48 PM