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: Another new member Luigi Daniele, Nov 27, 2021

  2. Refuge Forums

    1. The Duck Hunters Forum

      Home Of "The Refuge Gang"
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      Latest: Favorite Retailer for Fowl Hunting Bullet21XD, Dec 8, 2021 at 2:20 PM

    2. Boats, Blinds, & Gadgets Forum

      Post topics on Blinds, Blind Construction, Tips, Boats, & More.
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      Latest: Excel 1860 wingmatt, Dec 8, 2021 at 2:12 PM

    3. Canadian Hunters Forum

      Interact & Share Waterfowl Info Concerning Canada.
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      Latest: Update on Ducks/Geese in Manitoba KENNEDY63, Dec 8, 2021 at 2:01 PM

    4. Decoy Forum

      Chat with fellow carvers here at the Refuge.
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      Latest: Lifetime Decoys Quality yankeegray, Dec 8, 2021 at 2:17 PM

    5. Diver Hunters Forum

      Join fellow Refuge Gang Members who love to hunt Diver Ducks.
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      Latest: Diver spread advice Kola16, Dec 8, 2021 at 11:22 AM

    6. Duck & Goose Calling Forum

      Got a question about calls or calling techniques ?
      This is the place.
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      Latest: Duck hunting.....2 calls, what are they? IowaWaterfowler10, Dec 7, 2021 at 9:30 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: New Pit yankeegray, Dec 8, 2021 at 2:25 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: Fastener for quick change of Momarsh legs GulfCoast, Dec 8, 2021 at 2:26 PM

    9. Habitat Forum

      Discuss topics concerning habitat, what to grow, when to plant, etc...
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      Latest: Live stakes KAHunter, Dec 7, 2021 at 9:01 AM

    10. Shooting - Reloading Forum

      Post topics concerning Shot Sizes, Guns, Patterning, Reloading, and More.
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      Latest: Stuck Choke... duckbuster5901, Dec 8, 2021 at 1:22 PM

    11. Snow Goose Hunting Forum

      Share Snow Goose tracking reports and hunts with fellow hunters at The Refuge.
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      Latest: Snow goose shells TEAM_US, Dec 8, 2021 at 1:52 PM

    12. Swap A Hunt Forum

      Swap hunts with other Waterfowlers throughout the World.
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      Latest: Montana bkmallard, Nov 28, 2021

    13. Taxidermy Forum

      Share your input, tips, and pictures concerning taxidermy.
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      Latest: Mounter goldeneye?? Give me your opinions Rainem, Dec 6, 2021 at 10:57 AM

    14. Women's Hunting Forum

      A Forum dedicated to our Refuge Lady Hunters across the World.
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      Latest: Took my gf and sister hunting opening weekend. stoneyhu717, Dec 4, 2021 at 4:38 PM

    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: Coolest thing you've ever bought for yourself? Aunt Betty, Sep 8, 2021

  3. Miscellaneous Game & Fish

    1. Big Game Hunting Forum

      Join fellow Big Game Hunters at The Refuge.
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      Latest: Sorely mistaken Fogie, Dec 7, 2021 at 6:46 PM

    2. Bow Hunting Forum

      Share topics with fellow bowhunters at the Refuge
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      Latest: Maryland rut journal 7bartman, Nov 29, 2021

    3. Turkey Hunters Forum

      Join fellow Refuge Gang Members on the topic of Turkey Hunting.
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      Latest: Fall turkey Luigi Daniele, Dec 7, 2021 at 1:51 PM

    4. Upland Game Forum

      Share info with fellow Upland Game Hunters at The Refuge.
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      Latest: Wild roosters in good habitat Missy Skeeter, Dec 3, 2021 at 6:57 AM

    5. Varmint Hunters Forum

      Share info, tips, and stories with fellow Varmint Hunters.
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      Latest: Badgers!!!!! Sam D3, Dec 7, 2021 at 8:02 PM

    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: Life Vests Clark, Dec 5, 2021 at 7:30 PM

    7. Cooking Forum

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

      Sub-Forums

      1. Recipes

      Latest: Red beans and rice for lunch Sam Ortmann, Dec 7, 2021 at 8:03 PM

  4. Refuge Classifieds

    1. Refuge Gang Classifieds

      Buy, Sell, and Swap items at The Refuge Gang Classifieds.
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      Latest: Sitka Core Midweight Zip T kyfowler, Dec 7, 2021 at 8:09 PM

    2. Calling Classifieds

      Buy, sell, and swap calls here.
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      Latest: Makers XR for sale Lslu60, Dec 5, 2021 at 7:53 PM

    3. Duck Boats For Sale

      Boats for sale by owner and dealer
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      Latest: Duckwater 17 for sale mto, Dec 4, 2021 at 3:54 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: Miss Duck pit Jerrycarp, Oct 30, 2021

  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: Doves pheasant dogs mostly NY Aunt Betty, Jul 6, 2021

    2. Political Action Forum

      A forum for Political Issues, and a place for Republicans and Democrats to debate, peacefully.
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      Latest: Omarova dropped pintail2222, Dec 8, 2021 at 2:26 PM

    3. World News / Current Events Forum

      Post Local and World News / Events
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      Latest: MI shooter declares "Baldwin" pintail2222, Dec 3, 2021 at 12:05 PM

    4. Christian Forum

      A forum for those that wish to share their faith in Jesus Christ.
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      Latest: Meeting in heaven Josh carpenter, Dec 6, 2021 at 10:15 PM

  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! Robertcladner, Aug 11, 2021

  7. Photography

    1. Photography Forum

      Talk with other Shutter-Bugs
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      Latest: Underwater bird band Rubberhead, Dec 7, 2021 at 5:43 AM

  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 ? Josh carpenter, Nov 16, 2021

  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: Tundra V8's going bye bye tcc, Dec 8, 2021 at 12:45 PM

  10. Flyway Report Forums

    1. Alabama Flyway Forum

      Keep up-to-date on waterfowl information in Alabama.
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      Latest: Long time no post.... Historian, Nov 19, 2021

    2. Alaska Flyway Forum

      Join fellow Hunters concerning Alaska Hunting.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Nevada waterfowler recently relocated to Fairbanks Missy Skeeter, Oct 2, 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, Dec 8, 2021 at 9:36 AM

    4. Arizona Flyway Forum

      Waterfowl topics and reports from Arizona Waterfowlers.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Vet Recommended? Buster_AZ, Dec 7, 2021 at 6:19 PM

    5. California Flyway Forum

      Interact and share information with fellow California Waterfowl Hunters.
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      Latest: SHOTGUNS ......a comparison Mort, Dec 8, 2021 at 2:31 PM

    6. Chesapeake Flyway Forum

      Join fellow Waterfowl Hunters from Delaware and Maryland in waterfowl discussion.
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      Latest: Where to get firearms appraised for insurance purposes? The Other David, Dec 7, 2021 at 10:54 PM

    7. Colorado Flyway Forum

      Interact with fellow waterfowl hunters from Colorado.
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      Latest: SWA Reservation Sam D3, Nov 27, 2021

    8. Florida Flyway Forum

      Interact with fellow hunters from Florida.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Big O at 15' Glades Ranger, Nov 9, 2021

    9. Georgia Flyway Forum

      Join fellow Georgia hunters in discussion.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Braves Win! oleww, Nov 3, 2021

    10. Idaho Flyway Forum

      Interact & Share Waterfowl Info With Fellow Idaho Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: 20 Gauge Ammo KellyC, Nov 16, 2021

    11. Illinois Flyway Forum

      Share information with fellow Illinois Waterfowl Hunters.
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      Latest: The plan is no plan Aunt Betty, Dec 8, 2021 at 4:32 AM

    12. Indiana Flyway Forum

      Interact With Fellow Waterfowl Hunters From Indiana.
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      Latest: *****Indiana Classifieds***** Ducky CPA, Dec 8, 2021 at 1:19 PM

    13. Iowa Flyway Forum

      Share Waterfowl Hunting Information With Fellow Iowa Hunters.
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      Latest: 2021 IowaWaterfowler10, Dec 8, 2021 at 1:04 PM

    14. Kansas Flyway Forum

      Interact With Kansas Waterfowl Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Cheyenne Bottoms New rules Tuleman, Dec 8, 2021 at 1:05 PM

    15. Kentucky Flyway Forum

      Interact And Share Info With Kentucky Waterfowl Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Looking like my last season in KY Fowler267, Dec 2, 2021 at 8:42 PM

    16. Louisiana Flyway Forum

      Interact and share information with fellow Louisiana Waterfowlers.
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      Latest: Would be hard to make up this story. Sunklands, Dec 8, 2021 at 2:10 PM

    17. Michigan Flyway Forum

      Share information with fellow Waterfowl Hunters in Michigan.
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      Latest: Eercised the TYSON Sunday between the rain drops.. GUNNERX2, Nov 14, 2021

    18. Minnesota Flyway Forum

      Share Waterfowl Info With Fellow Minnesota Hunters.
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      Latest: When can we vote Walz out of office? Neighbor Guy, Dec 7, 2021 at 10:29 PM

    19. Mississippi Flyway Forum

      Interact With Fellow Mississippi Waterfowl Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Been awhile... GulfCoast, Nov 30, 2021

    20. Missouri Flyway Forum

      Interact and share information with fellow Missouri Waterfowlers.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: 2021 Migration Reports QuaaackerJack, Dec 7, 2021 at 9:12 PM

    21. Montana / Wyoming Flyway Forum

      Interact with Hunters from Montana & Wyoming
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Wyoming Bull Elk waterswatter, Dec 8, 2021 at 7:19 AM

    22. Nebraska Flyway Forum

      Join In With Fellow Waterfowl Hunters From Nebraska.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: 2021-2022 Waterfowl Reports ajj16, Dec 8, 2021 at 1:38 PM

    23. Nevada Flyway Forum

      Join fellow Nevada waterfowl hunters in discussion.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: NEVADA CONSIDERS COYOTE BOUNTY PROGRAM JDK, Nov 15, 2021

    24. New England Flyway Forum

      Share Information with Waterfowlers from, CT, NH, ME, MA, RI, and VT.
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      Latest: Mallard or Black Duck OldGriz, Dec 5, 2021 at 9:51 PM

    25. New Jersey Flyway Forum

      Interact and share information with fellow New Jersey Waterfowlers
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Coastal PaCowboy, Dec 4, 2021 at 12:13 PM

    26. New Mexico Flyway Forum

      Share Waterfowl Hunting Information With Fellow New Mexico Hunters.
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      Latest: Remington V3 Waterfowl Pro GooseChaser1, Oct 4, 2021

    27. New York Flyway Forum

      Share Information With Fellow Hunters in New York.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: State classifieds BlueBeak, Dec 7, 2021 at 8:32 AM

    28. North / South Carolina Flyway Forum

      Join Waterfowlers from North Carolina and South Carolina in discussion.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: On the drawing board. IrvingForbes, Dec 7, 2021 at 1:52 PM

    29. North Dakota Flyway Forum

      Share Information With Fellow North dakota Hunters.
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      Latest: How is it lookin in ND? PorkChop, Dec 7, 2021 at 12:44 PM

    30. Ohio Flyway Forum

      Share Information With Fellow Waterfowl Hunters In Ohio.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Marsh Zone Rob in Ohio, Dec 8, 2021 at 12:17 PM

    31. Oklahoma Flyway Forum

      Share information with fellow Waterfowl Hunters in Oklahoma.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Season Opener JP, Dec 5, 2021 at 9:50 PM

    32. Oregon Flyway Forum

      Talk Waterfowl With Fellow Hunters From Oregon.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Not much flying Old Guys Rule, Dec 6, 2021 at 6:04 PM

    33. Pennsylvania Flyway Forum

      Share Hunting Information With Waterfowl Hunters In PA.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Gonna be an OOS for a while icebreaker12, Dec 7, 2021 at 8:22 PM

    34. South Dakota Flyway Forum

      Share Waterfowl Info With Fellow South Dakota Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Migration update? brentbullets, Dec 6, 2021 at 7:31 PM

    35. Tennessee Flyway Forum

      Share information with fellow Waterfowl Hunters in Tennessee.. Go Vols !
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Tier 2 Blind Rules - TWRA please respond Small Bore Hunter, Dec 8, 2021 at 1:14 PM

    36. Texas Flyway Forum

      Interact and share information with fellow Texas Waterfowlers.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Anyone near Lubbock? Bherm528, Dec 7, 2021 at 11:43 AM

    37. Utah Flyway Forum

      Share Info with Fellow Utah Waterfowl Hunters.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: UTAH BILL INTRODUCED TO BAN BIG GAME BAITING AND REGULATE TRAIL CAMERA USE Ferrarifarms, Nov 28, 2021

    38. Virginia Flyway Forum

      Join fellow Virginia waterfowl hunters in discussion.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Sorry times @ VA Salt Marsh RedDog, Dec 8, 2021 at 2:10 PM

    39. Washington Flyway Forum

      Share Waterfowl Hunting Info With Fellow Washington State Hunters.
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      Latest: Monday Mud Day! WidgeonmanGH, Dec 8, 2021 at 12:42 PM

    40. West Virginia Flyway Forum

      Join other West Virginia waterfowl hunters in discussion.
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      Latest: FIRST BEAR WOODIE13, Oct 5, 2021

    41. Wisconsin Flyway Forum

      Share Information With Fellow Hunters in Wisconsin.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Bow mount trolling motors. Educate me Dirk Van Schmaldlerson, Dec 8, 2021 at 2:23 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: UserName change Native NV Ducker, Nov 1, 2021

    2. Testing Forum

      Here's the place to try out image posts, types of fonts, colors, etc...
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      Latest: Choke space Larry Welch, Apr 19, 2021