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The 48's were what I had experience with.

I only went to S.D. once. I came away with the impression that there was no way a wild bird population could stand that much pressure.

Only one way to find out. :) To me that's a little steep unless unfired. 1200 would get you another decent sxs.

Totally agree. I can't believe someone hasn't bred a field bred poodle to a field bred lab to create a hunting labradoodle no one has really ask for.

Some say they're great. I used to hunt with a guy who was pretty good with his. My opinion is that they are too light and not all that dependable.

Start them young if you can. I loved nothing more than sitting by that monstrous radio on Sundays, listening to my grandfather, dad and uncles telling tales about dogs, guns and hunting. It's a Rockwell painting in my brain. As soon as my grandsons could walk, we were in the woods, fields and...

I have a similar one. It's way too hot. Sylmar is a good one.

This is a tricky one. I believe 5 is as low as you can go and still have some make it through the winter. Having said that, I think it all depends on how many other coveys are in the area. I have accidently wiped coveys out a few times and found a covey the next year in the same place. It's all...

I should have I've never been clearer; horseback trials are the worst. You'd have a better chance with Shoot to retrieve trial dogs. I've never been happy with a dog I had to constantly rein in with a shock collar. Besides, why go to all the trouble of trying to rein one in when you can get...

I hope we didn't talk you out of it. Don't get me wrong. In my opinion, the setter would be my # 1 pick for best all-around bird dog. It's just that you need to be careful to pick a dog from hunting lines and not field trial lines.

Here's how I read a pedigree. If it has more than one champion in the last three generations, I won't consider it. None is better. To many champions and you'll probably wind up with a dog you can't handle. If you have been presented, you probably know the breeder? Is he a hunter? Ask him about...

ANY CLAY SHOOTING IS BETTER THAN NONE! Personally, I prefer skeet because it gets you to lead and follow through and those are the most important. I also shoot all my shots low gun to help quicken my mount. Sporting clays every weekend for the summer will put you at the top of your game, but...

That's funny. Reasonable barrel length doesn't have a lot to do with it. Some of my best years shooting was with a 1100 special field. 23's if I remember correctly. Some maybe on the trap range but not much in the field.

That's the Kansas DNR bots.:)

Short barrels and straight stock made the balance a little different, but it never bothered me. Mine shot 60/40 which might throw someone off a little if they are used to 50/50. The straight stock hurt my wrist after a couple hundred rounds at the skeet range but that might have just been me.

I had one of those. It was a great gun.

I just returned from spending the last week of season near you. I didn't know until I just looked at your profile. Our usual trip to the south of you was still covered with snow and mud. Although we have some pretty good private land there, we knew we couldn't get to most of it. We were lured to...

Supposedly, the bottom barrel, due to its lower position is supposed to be fired 1st because it doesn't kick as much and has less muzzle jump. I never noticed much difference.

Absolutely. I don't know the injury but if it's an A.C.L. I can relate. I've had both replaced. Do exactly what the doctor tells you to do. You'll be fine.

Although I wear the minimum (hat) when on private ground, when on public, I'll have plenty on. I'm with you.