by Casey Hartwell | Oct 12, 2026 | Blog, Firearms, Gear
Hunt Bums Firearms · National Hearing Protection MonthSix Excuses Shooters Make for Skipping Hearing ProtectionWhy the usual reasons for skipping ear pro don’t hold up, at the range or in the field, and what to look for in electronic hearing...
by Casey Hartwell | Oct 10, 2026 | Blog, Gear, Waterfowl
Hunt Bums Gear Guide · 2026/27 SeasonBest Duck Hunting Waders of 2026Eight picks and 19 waders compared on what decides whether you're still happy with a pair in December: fit, the boot, where they take abuse and how fast the company fixes them.Find my wader...
by Casey Hartwell | Sep 29, 2026 | Blog, Gear, Waterfowl
Hunt Bums Gear GuideBest Waterfowl Loads of 2026Steel still dominates the blind. In Hunt Bums' 2026 State of Waterfowl Hunting survey, 68.6% of respondents said it's their primary shot material. We compared 20 current loads to find the best waterfowl loads of 2026,...
by Casey Hartwell | Sep 28, 2026 | Blog, Firearms, Gear, Waterfowl
Hunt Bums Gear GuideBest Waterfowl Shotguns of 2026Every duck gun gives something up. Here's what each of the best waterfowl shotguns trades away, and how to tell which compromises suit the way you hunt.6Picks · Every One Hunted by Hunt BumsFor the 2026–27...
by Casey Hartwell | Sep 18, 2026 | Big Game, Blog, Firearms, Upland, Waterfowl
Public Land & Policy Trump’s 2026 Hunting Executive Order, Explained Two national monuments targeted for hunting, an open-until-closed default for federal land, and protection for traditional lead ammo. Here’s what the September 17 order does for hunters...
