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    Winged Wisdom: End of An Era, Beginning Of A New Era

    by Kate Ahnstrom January 4, 2025
    by Kate Ahnstrom January 4, 2025

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    Winged Wisdom: Shotgun Buying Guide

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    by Kate Ahnstrom November 30, 2024

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    Winged Wisdom: It Prime Time For Feathers

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    by Kate Ahnstrom November 13, 2024

    November is one of my absolute favorite months for birds. The excitement of the holidays, …

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    Winged Wisdom: Beyond The Barrel

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    by Kate Ahnstrom September 27, 2024

    The ground softly crunches with every footstep. A chilly breeze rolls across your cheeks as …

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    Winged Wisdom: Gear Up For Success

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    by Kate Ahnstrom August 31, 2024

    Whether your hunting trip is big or small, a first-time excursion or a treasured favorite, …

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    Winged Wisdom: Dove & Goose Season Preparation

    by Kate Ahnstrom July 27, 2024
    by Kate Ahnstrom July 27, 2024

    BY KATE AHNSTROM Geeeeet it!”, I holler to Gunner as he carefully picks his path …

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    Winged Wisdom: Point of Impact vs. Point of Aim

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    by Kate Ahnstrom July 13, 2024

    By Kate Ahnstrom Mrs. Beckwith, my 4th grade teacher was so right when she boldly …

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    Winged Wisdom: How To Be A Better Mentor

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    by Kate Ahnstrom June 14, 2024

    By Kate Ahnstrom Her Apple watch was going nuts. Alison’s heart rate was 122, AFTER …

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    Kristi Martel: The Sporting Life And A Passion For Cooking Game

    by Kate Ahnstrom June 14, 2024
    by Kate Ahnstrom June 14, 2024

    By Kate Ahnstrom If it flies, it dies! If it’s brown, it’s down! If it …

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    Winged Wisdom: Dominant Eye Or Dominant Hand?

    by Kate Ahnstrom April 28, 2024
    by Kate Ahnstrom April 28, 2024

    or anyone in the boomer generation or older, you’re probably keenly aware that southpaws were …

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