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Surprised to see that per the AKC, GSPs are the 10th most popular breed in the U.S. As always, labs and goldens are at or close to the top.

Guns with poly chokes had that bulbous device on the end of the barrel with which you could tighten and open the choke with an easy turn of it. Why aren't they still around? For those of us who encounter both phez and quail while afield, it would be a boon. Anyone have or have had one...

Was roaming Graham County looking for a spot that might hold a rare bird. Turned south a few miles north of the highway and kept rolling along with one eye on the walk-in atlas. Then saw cattle ahead in the road. Got closer and looked to be 60 or 70 head moving south with a pickup leading and...

Ever take a non-hunter afield? How did it go? Was your companion bored, appalled, interested, or what? I took three girlfriends (seriatim haha) and they enjoyed it although none wanted to gun. The first was a tall, cool Texan whose daddy was a NASA engineer. She went along I think just for...

This afternoon with the temp way up to the mid-20s went to a public area with food plots, shelter belts, etc. Saw lots of tracks and far flushers but no shots. As we (dog and I) were getting out of a milo patch on the way back to the rig I lost track of the dog. After some looking around...

Salmonella found in Blue Ridge dog food.

In recent comms with the KDWP, I asked why pheasant numbers are near non-existent in KS. The response: habitat loss and drought primarily. More CRP is a big priority. Interesting info: the KDWP fellow said habitat assistance including money is available to land owners from KDWP. Go get...

Minutes away from mounting up and heading out to the Happy Hunting Grounds in NW KS. Expectations? Low. Hardly any birds last year and nothing to indicate a change for the better. Still, a hunter's gotta do what a hunter does. Lock and load! Good luck to all!

An earlier post from some years ago about a moment in Sidney: Stopped in Sidney for a bite on the way back from NV. Arrived at a downtown bar and grill at the same time an old timer did. We chatted. He's 81 and said his back was hurting because he got shot up flying in Vietnam and he'd been...

Would appreciate info about the corn harvest in the Sidney NE area. Thank you!

Please let me know how far along the corn harvest is around Sidney. Thank you!

How about some reports, brags, and photos from today?

Will be going afield soon. Should I oil my gun (Citori)? Haven't done so in recent memory. If so, where? Thanks!

Heading to SE (Parkston) SD for the opener. Any suggestions as to where to go for some entertainment much appreciated. Good hunting to all!

Are sharptails good to eat?

Ever encountered or been struck by a rattlesnake while hunting (or otherwise)? Share the stories. I've encountered a rattler six times: First: on a piece of walk-in in SW NE. Made me jump! I turned around and gave it a load of no. 6 based on sound location and luckily connected, sending it...

This senior hunter seeks recommendations as to good knee braces for wearing afield. Thank you!

Sometimes a hunting trip holds unexpected events. Let's hear about some of yours. Here's one of my stories. A long-time hunting buddy and I met up in southern Utah with a guy he knew there. The plan was to hunt desert quail out of Mesquite. We made first contact with him at his place. His...

Just booked lodging in SD for the opener. At present it will be a solo roll - just me and the dog. But who knows? Solo or not, really looking forward to it.

Five of us from all over the west were taking a line through some milo stalks when the farmer's son came along the road honking and waving us over. We turned out of the field and asked him what was up. "We need help. We got a calf in a swimming pool over here." Swimming pool? We're in the...