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Here my deal and Im sure not alone with the experience. When I was younger and full of nervous energy, all and every bird field looked good and I worked it. Then no birds. Needless to say toward the end of the day, I was bushed and the dogs were, well not hunting or searching any more than I...

I used a vest for many years. Then I got a browning/PFE strap vest, never go back to the traditional vest. Now I just layer in colder days.

Done the icy breeze cooler thing for many years but never left the dogs for more than 2 hrs or so. Had four GSPs in the back truck topper all set up in crates and hunted all four on the ground more often than taking turns. With all 4 on the ground, it was an obsolete blast. Crazy at times but a...

Agreed with the average estimate base on a GPS which I borrowed for a weekend hunt. The variables are many, open fields, cattails, thick covers, weather etc. I know this, if I was to keep up with my dogs, I would be dead by now. On early season hunts when its a bit hotter weather, I am mindful...

On Point benelli banger ! Here is my experience from the past recent years. If a state has had large numbers of bird population and habitat then with the declined of both, it is still better than a state with less population of birds and habitat. I have travel to SD, Montana, NEB, KS etc and in...

I traded with my wife. She gets to go to Germany for 10 days and I get to go hunting without letting me know the cost of my trips. Seriously, one or two trips to SW-NE for about 5 days of hunting (2 1/2hrs one way). May take my TT with me to save some costs on lodging/meals Boondocking. The...

It also separates the young from the old. See there is plenty of areas to hunt in SD:):):)

Beefyz- I am in your corner in thoughts. No the jam only happened with the Feds. I have about a half of box left and I will given a try again down the road. Has not happened with other brands at 1295 fps or slightly below. The gun is fairly new taken it out about 8 times and throughly cleaned...

All guns are mass produced unless is custom made or such. One always finds some issues on them but the majority are good to go out of the box. I suggest to contact their customer service and see what their story line is? This is where most of us have some difficulties as the warranty and...

I have the new A5 sweet sixteen and I am still trying to find the right combination with the gun. On one of my outing I shot Federal #6 1300 fps or a bit higher ( not sure as it was not marked) and it jammed a couple of times. Then I have shot #6 in other brands and no issues. To me and hunting...

I have owned several 16gauges over the years (got started in upland on 16ga) Now the new A5 16ga is my go to gun again. I seem to be shooting better, can carry it all day ( key factor at my age) and like the way it mounts for me. I have the 28" barrel and I don't think I will mess with it. Once...

A couple of friends and I with our GSP hit Sand Lake a few years back on our annual hunt trip to SD . Mistake!!! _ I am usually good for moderate brush to CRP type covers but I went into those cattails for about 40 yds, that was it. Our GSPs were no good in them. We had to whistle them back for...

We are heading out to Idaho to pick the new pup in a week. It will be a challenge drive with the winter weather but we are very excited about having her home. The works begin.

Note the CRP enrolled reduction from previous years as an example.

Thanks Kismet - They were great hunters. Often working together to trap running birds. Lots of fund memories. The big boy would typically range out to 100 yards and work back. The other white/ticked would also range to 100yds or 80 yds then worked back. The dark roan would work about 40 to 50...

I was looking over some photos of my present and past GSP hunting and the three amigos showed up. This was a quail hunt in Nebraska and what a sight it was to see them honor the point ( Roxy in front looking right). They were a hunting pack for sure. We harvest more birds during their life with...

To all a very Happy and Safe Holidays. Be safe and point the right direction. To all four legged companions and family members, good hunting and safe journey. Hunthemup & Riena

Haven't done it for a few years but I did the Pheasant Forever youth hunt where the club introduces a young man or girl pheasant hunting. The club invites several volunteers with their dogs to guide. Awesome experience for all. Should get back to that event again. A good dog work is needed to...

Never - NOPE

Ok guys I do respect all of your thinking. But I am not talking about paying to hunt as a course of my season. Wild birds is the predominate method. That mean public/walk ins and private land ( which is mostly my chase). I am talking about extending the season for dog work period. You may have...