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Our temps were not that cold over the weekend, but still extremely cold for Kansas. We had daytime "highs" in the single digits, with windchills between -15 and -25. My dogs spend very little time outside in general and vizslas have pretty short hair too. I really wanted to go, but I skipped...

Definitely not sorghum. Doesn't really look like Kansas wheat either. I'd guess oats or barley.

I lost a quail last year that we actually saw and almost had hands on. The dogs found it, it took off running, the dogs and I chased, and it disappeared. After many minutes of additional searching we discovered a small animal burrow, probably no bigger in diameter than a softball. The dogs...

My irish setter Wingshooters lasted about 2.5 seasons. It was really disappointing because I loved them. I'm currently wearing this boot: https://meindlusa.com/collections/mens-collection/products/comfort-fit-hunter-uninsulated Less than a season so far, but so far, so good. If these don't...

We sometimes talk about "just being out there" "the scenery" "the dogs love it" "peaceful quite" and on and on. While all these things are somewhat true, it is the possibility of a shootable flush that really makes the difference. Honestly, whether birds numbers are high or low, how many of us...

Quivira NWR in Kansas showed properly on my phone, but the browser app didn't have the detail. Phone: desktop:

agreed, longshot shoots dirty.

1 oz in a 20 gauge has always been a challenge. The last time I needed wads for a load like this the only one I could find was remington and that wasn't easy. Longshot powder is about the best choice. As you noted, you're not going to get much over 1200 fps regardless and Longshot keeps the...

Reloading data is so easy to get these days. Those powders are all included in Hodgdon's data, linked by Chestle. You will encounter a couple of challenges though: Last I checked, there was only a little data out there on Cheddite primers, at least on Hodgdon's site. I don't think you'll find...

It's so cool to see them figuring it out. I'm sure you've posted the breed before, but is that a PP? I used to have one of those low-effort, low-but-reliable-success spots. It was about 20 minutes from my house. I can still hunt it, but I don't These days it's "one covey if I'm lucky" rather...

Phragmites are moist soil plants like cattails. Generally taller, with thinner stems and feathery seed heads. They are an invasive plant. https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/invasive_phragmites_australis_what_is_it_and_why_is_it_a_problem

Conventional wisdom is that PC form bigger flocks in winter and get even more difficult to approach on foot. Pass shooting as they fly from pastures to harvested grain fields in the morning is the traditional method for this time of year. However, I've heard of serious dog guys that continue...

I guess you're not a fan of Tyler... His podcast is sometimes OK, but I haven't spent much time with his youtube stuff. As to your basic question, I'll offer the following: 15-20 minutes, but view that more as a maximum than a minimum very short intro misses and bad dog work are interesting...

Great to see all those hens!

I have my second and third Vizslas right now and I love them. But they aren't perfect. For me at least, the pros and cons represent a comparison to the lab I had before and many other labs I've known and hunted over in the past. I suspect all of us list pros and cons in the context of our...

Love the pics. How do you like those Scheels vests for the dogs?

Columbia Ptarmigan hunting coat. I love this coat, but not the current version of it. I think I bought it in the spring of '07, but I'm wearing it in a picture from November of '09. In another couple of years it's going to start leaking shells out of the pockets. I may have to give up bird...

Tried this recipe on Saturday, big thumbs up! Breast meat from 2 birds and 1/2 lb. of bacon yielded 5 weighed 1/3# patties, with just a little bit left over. Not even enough left over for a really small patty, I just added it to the other 5.

This past weekend I was hunting with a new-to-me hunting partner who is much less experienced. We were walking a short hedgerow. There were three dogs on the ground, two of mine and his. Both of mine are on point on the downwind side of the hedgerow about 20 yards apart. I was on that side...

Wish you had started one months ago... :)