Recent content by gim

That is a lot of outfitter/reserve operations. I had no idea it was THAT popular to just show up and shoot flare nares.

I am going to try again on Friday. The temperature looks significantly colder, and there is moisture coming too. Could even be a couple inches of fresh snow out there. I've begun to accept this and be at peace. 14 seasons of an extremely efficient partnership is what I've tried to dwell on now.

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So that's what this forum is coming to, huh? Killing other hunters? Classy response

Stray/feral cats are responsible for billions (yes, billions) of bird deaths world wide. An extensive study was done on this about 10 years ago. Every single one should be eliminated.

1) habitat 2) weather Severe drought in several states in recent years is not helping #2. Predators do not have a significant affect on upland bird populations. Nothing near the two items mentioned above.

Anyone that has at least some knowledge of upland hunting should realize this. Released birds do nothing to aide the wild bird population. The two most important factors are: 1) habitat 2) weather

Venison sticks, beef jerky, banana, or trail mix. And water, lots of it. A Charlie horse later in the day because I failed to hydrate is no fun.

HS Sporting Clays is the fastest-growing sanctioned sport here in the state of Minnesota. Just a tidbit of information.

There is a pheasant-rearing operation not far from my parents house in central MN. They raise thousands of birds each year. I have spoken to the owner more than once and the majority of his birds end up in South Dakota every season on preserves. He told me that when the population of wild...

Thanks Bob. It is a tough thing to deal with.

I tried hunting on Tuesday and my nearly 14 year old lab cannot do it anymore. I hit 2 spots and raised 20 birds, but the legs and endurance have vanished. She mostly just walked along beside me or lagged behind. It was a sad day. I kinda teared up a little out there. I've gotten 14...

The date is mostly so I eat them first in, first out. Kind of like an expiration date.

Remember that you need to follow transport rules depending on where you're hunting. That may vary by state. I shoot mine and then clean them at home, but my house is only an hour away. I vacuum seal mine with the date on them and then put them in the freezer.

Hmmm, maybe it wasn't bed bugs based on where you said you got them. Weird.