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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 Clays
    Moreover, 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 South
    Duck 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 Hunters
    Waterfowl 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 Dot
    Should 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 Spring
    What 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 Toms
    Let’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 Eyes
    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?
    Toms 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.
  • We all have a life. We all have more stuff to do than time to do it in. So, sleep is often the thing we sacrifice. But, there are a lot of credible folks that say it’s the most important thing we can do for our health. What are we to do?
    Hunting Season Prep: The Physical
    What 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 Need
    What 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.