Straight Shootin’ Blog With Retay USA – A Blog For The Outdoor Enthusiast Here at Retay USA we are first and foremost outdoors people. Women and men that spend our time making a life in nature. We are bringing you amazing written content with a focus on the overall outdoor lifestyle, not a sales pitch. Follow our journeys, tips, tactics, adventures and lives as we put it all out there for you the people that live the outdoors. The Rising Popularity of Youth Shotgun Sports: A Look at Trap, Skeet, and Sporting ClaysJuly 14, 2023Moreover, the nurturing environment of shotgun sports, where experienced shooters and coaches provide guidance and support, gives children a safe and encouraging space to learn and grow. Off-Season Training for Duck Hunters: Staying Sharp When the Ducks Fly SouthJuly 7, 2023Duck hunting is often considered a seasonal pursuit, bound by the migratory habits of the waterfowl we seek. But for those committed to their craft, the end of the hunting season does not signal a time for rest; rather, it provides an opportunity to hone… Best Waterfowl Hunting Locations Across the U.S.: Ultimate Guide for HuntersJune 16, 2023Waterfowl hunting is a time-honored tradition in the United States, with enthusiasts flocking to prime hunting locations to take part in this challenging and exciting outdoor pursuit. The U.S. is blessed with several major flyways that attract an incredible diversity of ducks, geese, and other… Optics for a Turkey Gun- Shotgun Scope or Shotgun Red DotFebruary 24, 2023Should you use a scope for your shotgun when turkey hunting? Yes, but Shotgun Scope or Shotgun Red Dot Turkey Shells What shells Should You Chase Toms With This SpringFebruary 17, 2023What makes a Turkey Load different? You don’t need to lead a turkey, so with plated lead shot and more of it being pushed out, velocity on turkey shells is normally slower. It doesn’t need to get there fast, it just all needs to get there and as densely as possible. Turkey Guns – Features for Taking TomsFebruary 10, 2023Let’s take a look at some modern must haves in the turkey woods. What makes the “best turkey gun” for a modern hunter. Whistlers- Hunting Golden EyesFebruary 3, 2023 Getting on the X is tough. The X is usually a place where the birds can’t be targeted in most of the places I hunted. Most if these waterways include large areas that are off limits and are waterfowl refuges. So you instead find yourself looking for the soft X. Should I Hunt Turkeys From a Blind?January 27, 2023Toms and Hens alike seem to not give a hoot about a pop up blind suddenly appearing in a spot it wasn’t yesterday. So, field hunting turned into a big option over the past 20 years when it wasn’t really on the radar much before that. Hunting Season Prep: The PhysicalJanuary 20, 2023What are some ways to make hunting season easier? Do you have to be Cameron Haynes? How about someone like Steve Rinella or Janis Putelis instead? How do we stay in good physical condition for hunting season? Here are tips for being in tip top shape for your hunting season. Waterfowl Gear You NeedJanuary 13, 2023What should you buy now to get ready for next year? Also most of this will have reviews from the previous season, and post on social media and videos showing use in the field on YouTube.