Recent content by gock5

I started using a 20 gauge (Stevens O/U 555e) about 4 years ago. Mostly due to weight of the gun. I haven't noticed any additional cripples using a smaller gauge shotgun from my 12 gauge 870 Wing master. Plus I have a dog that has only not found one bird the past 5 years. Actually I think...

Thumb's Up on the Dasuquin...give it to my 6 yr old YLF. She had double TPLO surgery when she was 3.

Stevens 550e has been a great gun for me. Lightweight for easy carrying. Good price point. Good, solid gun for the past 3 years for me.

I'm looking as well. Down to between the Kuiu (out of stock, https://www.kuiu.com/products/upland-field-vest-blaze-orange?variant=43394203975838) and Marsupial (https://www.marsupialgear.com/products/upland-vest). Thoughts on both?

My daughter and her husband...controlled Pheasant Hunt at Moraine View in IL.

Controlled Pheasant Hunt - State

One of Teddy's offsprings is in my photo, Sookie 6 yr old (next month) YLF. Unbelievable family dog and hunting dog. Hasn't failed to find/bring back any of our downed birds. Could even be better if she had a better trainer (me). :) We'll be getting another pup in the next 6 months from...

Friday, Dec 29th hunt at a controlled release DNR site. Good day with my daughter and son-in-law!

I don't have a Facebook account. How do i get in touch with the Iroquois County chapter of PF? Thanks!

1st dog - Chessie (upland and waterfowl, mostly waterfowl) with a 870 Wingmaster for upland and a 1187 SuperMag SP for waterfowl 2nd dog - YLF (upland and waterfowl, split evenly) with a Stevens O/U 555E 20 ga for upland the the same 1187 for waterfowl I did a lot better training the YLF than...

Sookie (YLF, 1 year old) with my nephew's dog. Successful day.