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: Hello from Wisconsin JDK, Aug 4, 2020 at 10:29 AM

  2. Refuge Forums

    1. The Duck Hunters Forum

      Home Of "The Refuge Gang"
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      Latest: Who’s ready to see some new movies this Fall ? waterrat, Aug 5, 2020 at 9:40 PM

    2. Boats, Blinds, & Gadgets Forum

      Post topics on Blinds, Blind Construction, Tips, Boats, & More.
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      Boats, Blinds, & Gadgets Forum

      Sub-Forums

      1. Mud Motors

      Latest: Killer Weed and Avery Boat Blinds Dr Swane, Aug 5, 2020 at 9:30 PM

    3. Canadian Hunters Forum

      Interact & Share Waterfowl Info Concerning Canada.
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      Latest: My First Canada Trip Ever Oct 2020!! Ravenanme, Aug 3, 2020 at 6:51 PM

    4. Decoy Forum

      Chat with fellow carvers here at the Refuge.
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      Latest: Realgeese Shadow decoys negooseman, Aug 5, 2020 at 9:35 PM

    5. Diver Hunters Forum

      Join fellow Refuge Gang Members who love to hunt Diver Ducks.
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      Latest: Bluebill limit markd, Aug 5, 2020 at 8:57 AM

    6. Duck & Goose Calling Forum

      Got a question about calls or calling techniques ?
      This is the place.
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      Latest: What’s on your Lanyard? brentbullets, Aug 5, 2020 at 8:17 PM

    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: Specks, specks and only specks. JRS, Aug 5, 2020 at 8:01 PM

    8. Gun Dog Forum

      Tips, Training, & Health, on our beloved friends. Moderated by Professional Trainer, Mark Jansma (Lab Man).
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      Latest: FCE / fibrocartilaginous embolism wyldfire, Aug 5, 2020 at 7:18 PM

    9. Habitat Forum

      Discuss topics concerning habitat, what to grow, when to plant, etc...
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      Latest: Water Pepper-to kill NOW or not..... Marlboroman, Aug 5, 2020 at 6:45 PM

    10. Shooting - Reloading Forum

      Post topics concerning Shot Sizes, Guns, Patterning, Reloading, and More.
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      Latest: “Quiet” air rifles darkvibe, Aug 5, 2020 at 9:27 PM

    11. Snow Goose Hunting Forum

      Share Snow Goose tracking reports and hunts with fellow hunters at The Refuge.
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      Latest: A-Frame or Panel Blinds for Snow goose hunting ? Kitch67, Aug 5, 2020 at 6:42 PM

    12. Swap A Hunt Forum

      Swap hunts with other Waterfowlers throughout the World.
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      Latest: FL Deep sea fishing for LA or MS duck hunt Chattahooche Hunter, Jul 28, 2020

    13. Taxidermy Forum

      Share your input, tips, and pictures concerning taxidermy.
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      Latest: Any bird donations to a new disabled veteran taxidermist brandon mclellan, Jul 26, 2020

    14. Women's Hunting Forum

      A Forum dedicated to our Refuge Lady Hunters across the World.
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      Latest: Fun little Solo hunt JJS2, Jul 30, 2020 at 10:09 AM

    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: Electronics hearing protection for shooting jacksimonton, Dec 22, 2019

  3. Miscellaneous Game & Fish

    1. Big Game Hunting Forum

      Join fellow Big Game Hunters at The Refuge.
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      Latest: Hog calling. Bear, Aug 3, 2020 at 6:45 PM

    2. Bow Hunting Forum

      Share topics with fellow bowhunters at the Refuge
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      Latest: Cedar Thicket Archeryrob, Jul 30, 2020 at 8:32 AM

    3. Turkey Hunters Forum

      Join fellow Refuge Gang Members on the topic of Turkey Hunting.
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      Latest: Anyone hunt turkeys in snow, like REAL snow? mudhen, Jul 31, 2020 at 12:08 PM

    4. Upland Game Forum

      Share info with fellow Upland Game Hunters at The Refuge.
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      Latest: Headed to Kansas BrandonHall, Aug 5, 2020 at 10:57 AM

    5. Varmint Hunters Forum

      Share info, tips, and stories with fellow Varmint Hunters.
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      Latest: California bobcat hunt video, 2 bobcats on 2 stands in a row! derbyacresbob, Apr 9, 2020

    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: Weirdest thing you ever caught? Native NV Ducker, Aug 3, 2020 at 10:45 AM

    7. Cooking Forum

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

      Sub-Forums

      1. Recipes

      Latest: Chicken fried Duck Luigi Daniele, Aug 3, 2020 at 11:31 PM

  4. Refuge Classifieds

    1. Refuge Gang Classifieds

      Buy, Sell, and Swap items at The Refuge Gang Classifieds.
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      Latest: FS: Hevi-Shot shells BrandonHall, Aug 5, 2020 at 10:08 AM

    2. Calling Classifieds

      Buy, sell, and swap calls here.
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      Latest: F/S. Lares T1 and Hybrid Mississippi mud/ Camo band Browning Man, Aug 5, 2020 at 9:02 PM

    3. Duck Boats For Sale

      Boats for sale by owner and dealer
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      Latest: Scull boat with trailer Dale C., Aug 4, 2020 at 7:33 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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      Latest: Why I'm Not A Member Of The NRA ButchA, Jul 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: Biden won’t attend the Milwaukee convention. Bear, Aug 5, 2020 at 9:43 PM

    3. World News / Current Events Forum

      Post Local and World News / Events
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      Latest: "W"hiskey "T"ango "F"oxtrot is up with ammo? (Cabela's, Bass Pro, etc...) ButchA, Aug 1, 2020 at 4:17 PM

    4. Christian Forum

      A forum for those that wish to share their faith in Jesus Christ.
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      Latest: Paul Harvey from 1965 Woodduck31, Jul 17, 2020

  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: Blurring water (a nice shot of a water fountain) ButchA, Aug 4, 2020 at 12:03 PM

  8. Book

    1. Book Forum

      Talk with others who enjoy reading books
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      Latest: Best Waterfowl Hunting Books & Best Waterfowl Hunting Magazines ? riverrat47, May 17, 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: 05-07 1st gen sequio ALMODUX, Aug 1, 2020 at 11:02 PM

  10. Flyway Report Forums

    1. Alabama Flyway Forum

      Keep up-to-date on waterfowl information in Alabama.
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      Latest: New to Alabama Ebkaech, Jul 6, 2020

    2. Alaska Flyway Forum

      Join fellow Hunters concerning Alaska Hunting.
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      Latest: coming in from Out of State 28gauge, Aug 4, 2020 at 1:17 AM

    3. Arkansas Flyway Forum

      Share information with fellow Arkansas Waterfowl Hunters
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      Messages:
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      Latest: 2020-21 AR Waterfowl Season?? CookMan, Aug 4, 2020 at 1:30 PM

    4. Arizona Flyway Forum

      Waterfowl topics and reports from Arizona Waterfowlers.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: For sale Benelli Super Black Eagle 12ga Luvbowhuntn, Aug 1, 2020 at 6:34 PM

    5. California Flyway Forum

      Interact and share information with fellow California Waterfowl Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Looks like Kamala Harris for VP wildfowl, Aug 5, 2020 at 9:40 PM

    6. Chesapeake Flyway Forum

      Join fellow Waterfowl Hunters from Delaware and Maryland in waterfowl discussion.
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      Latest: Any waterfront owners? Mr_Mallard, Aug 5, 2020 at 9:19 PM

    7. Colorado Flyway Forum

      Interact with fellow waterfowl hunters from Colorado.
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      Latest: Training Grounds CS Dr Duk, Aug 5, 2020 at 2:22 PM

    8. Florida Flyway Forum

      Interact with fellow hunters from Florida.
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      Latest: Anyone else shooting Rails? oleww, Jul 19, 2020

    9. Georgia Flyway Forum

      Join fellow Georgia hunters in discussion.
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      Latest: Attention: callinfowl, Jan 13, 2020

    10. Idaho Flyway Forum

      Interact & Share Waterfowl Info With Fellow Idaho Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: IDFG seeking comment on proposed waterfowl changes! Groundswat86, Aug 5, 2020 at 8:32 PM

    11. Illinois Flyway Forum

      Share information with fellow Illinois Waterfowl Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Doves Teal duckmann, Aug 5, 2020 at 9:35 PM

    12. Indiana Flyway Forum

      Interact With Fellow Waterfowl Hunters From Indiana.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: *****Indiana Classifieds***** blkduck, Jul 27, 2020

    13. Iowa Flyway Forum

      Share Waterfowl Hunting Information With Fellow Iowa Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Any Iowa Waterfowlers out there? nobands, Aug 2, 2020 at 10:56 AM

    14. Kansas Flyway Forum

      Interact With Kansas Waterfowl Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Central Kansas optimism for 2020 season Tuleman, Aug 5, 2020 at 7:33 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 smashdn, Jul 30, 2020 at 8:35 PM

    16. Louisiana Flyway Forum

      Interact and share information with fellow Louisiana Waterfowlers.
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      Latest: Just received this Out of focus, Aug 4, 2020 at 3:56 PM

    17. Michigan Flyway Forum

      Share information with fellow Waterfowl Hunters in Michigan.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Michigan man charged with 125 wildlife violations ripline, Jul 20, 2020

    18. Minnesota Flyway Forum

      Share Waterfowl Info With Fellow Minnesota Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Waterfowl Surveys DisplacedDuck, Aug 4, 2020 at 2:33 AM

    19. Mississippi Flyway Forum

      Interact With Fellow Mississippi Waterfowl Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: What happened to MSDUCKS??? booger, Feb 8, 2020

    20. Missouri Flyway Forum

      Interact and share information with fellow Missouri Waterfowlers.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Waterfowl Drawings - Potential Impact Due to Covid (Quick Draw?) WuChang, Aug 5, 2020 at 9:26 PM

    21. Montana / Wyoming Flyway Forum

      Interact with Hunters from Montana & Wyoming
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      Latest: Montana Swan and Crane Application Deadlines H20OTTER, Aug 4, 2020 at 11:34 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 Huskermut, Aug 3, 2020 at 4:33 PM

    23. Nevada Flyway Forum

      Join fellow Nevada waterfowl hunters in discussion.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: BLM BEGINS EMERGENCY WILD HORSE GATHER mpkowal, Aug 5, 2020 at 1:28 AM

    24. New England Flyway Forum

      Share Information with Waterfowlers from, CT, NH, ME, MA, RI, and VT.
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      Latest: A little love from Maine Mort, Jul 28, 2020

    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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      Latest: NEW MEXICO MAN GUILTY OF POACHING MULE DEER BUCK JDK, Jul 15, 2020

    27. New York Flyway Forum

      Share Information With Fellow Hunters in New York.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: September goose season Soggy Socks, Aug 4, 2020 at 4:54 AM

    28. North / South Carolina Flyway Forum

      Join Waterfowlers from North Carolina and South Carolina in discussion.
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      Latest: Sink Box Guides creedsduckman, Aug 5, 2020 at 11:36 AM

    29. North Dakota Flyway Forum

      Share Information With Fellow North dakota Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Waterfowl Surveys PorkChop, Aug 5, 2020 at 8:45 PM

    30. Ohio Flyway Forum

      Share Information With Fellow Waterfowl Hunters In Ohio.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Hocking river valley. magnumyammerhammer, Jul 23, 2020

    31. Oklahoma Flyway Forum

      Share information with fellow Waterfowl Hunters in Oklahoma.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: 2020 Eastern OK Blind Drawing FriedPotatoes, Jul 28, 2020

    32. Oregon Flyway Forum

      Talk Waterfowl With Fellow Hunters From Oregon.
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      Latest: Creek trout Curt Gibson, Aug 4, 2020 at 10:14 PM

    33. Pennsylvania Flyway Forum

      Share Hunting Information With Waterfowl Hunters In PA.
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      Latest: Demise of the Atlantic Flyway Mallard spg, Jul 26, 2020

    34. South Dakota Flyway Forum

      Share Waterfowl Info With Fellow South Dakota Hunters.
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      Latest: 3 Splash Proposal & Hunter Participation tornadochaser, Aug 5, 2020 at 4:47 PM

    35. Tennessee Flyway Forum

      Share information with fellow Waterfowl Hunters in Tennessee.. Go Vols !
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      Latest: Volunteer Opportunities? Bryan Treff, Aug 5, 2020 at 1:52 PM

    36. Texas Flyway Forum

      Interact and share information with fellow Texas Waterfowlers.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Rangerbob La. Legend, Jul 29, 2020

    37. Utah Flyway Forum

      Share Info with Fellow Utah Waterfowl Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Loss of freedoms sdkidaho, Apr 27, 2020

    38. Virginia Flyway Forum

      Join fellow Virginia waterfowl hunters in discussion.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Here comes Izzzyyy Little Ruddy, Aug 5, 2020 at 7:50 AM

    39. Washington Flyway Forum

      Share Waterfowl Hunting Info With Fellow Washington State Hunters.
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      Latest: Another Overlander Update WidgeonmanGH, Aug 5, 2020 at 10:52 AM

    40. West Virginia Flyway Forum

      Join other West Virginia waterfowl hunters in discussion.
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      Latest: Attention: callinfowl, Jan 13, 2020

    41. Wisconsin Flyway Forum

      Share Information With Fellow Hunters in Wisconsin.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Hunting Partner - Green Bay Bigwaterducker, Aug 5, 2020 at 9:30 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: Pop Up Ads WHUP ! Hen, Jun 7, 2020

    2. Testing Forum

      Here's the place to try out image posts, types of fonts, colors, etc...
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      Latest: Pic test Calikev, Jul 29, 2020