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My uncle reiterated the same thing, really slow going but the birds were there yesterday. He watched 50 fly into a slough and said it was combat hunting, but he had a couple flushes where he got dusted with snow they held so tight. I'll likely wait until the middle of next week to decide...

That’s really good to hear. Right now I’m likely looking at west and south of Mitchell and will drive where needed from there. I’ll report back with conditions after I get back. Still an outside chance I head to Aberdeen but I’ll wait for a final report from my uncle before I commit.

Yup I'm pretty well prepared. I spend 2 weeks in the backcountry every fall chasing elk and keep a survival kit in the pickup just in case with some of the same items.

I chatted with a couple of CO's this morning, I think I have a plan of what we're going to at least try. In talking with some CO's it is tough, but doable in certain parts in the SE corner. All my buddies bailed on me so it's looking like it's just me and the dog which is ok with me...

I’m planning on heading west the weekend of January 7th. Normally I hunt near Aberdeen but I’m seeing reports that a guy cant physically hunt, cattails drifted in completely and dogs can’t move. I’m perfectly fine with tough hunting, but it needs to be realistic that my dog can actually work...

So far so good!

Went pheasant hunting last night and my shotgun jammed and cost me a chance at another rooster (doesn’t excuse the first shot). I about threw it into the marsh and went home. Weird side note, flushed a hen and the idiot flew 150 yards directly into a power line and committed suicide. Got home...

I think I found a local guy that only does birds after talking to a few people. I’ve been after this bird for years lol. I’ve killed a few that would’ve fit the bill but they’re either shot or in one case it would’ve been perfect but the dog ripped out all tail feathers chasing down a cripple...

I can live with an occasional Jam. But it’s happened 4x this year when I would’ve had an easy follow up (not an excuse for missing the first shot but another jam would’ve been a double). I just simply stated im not interested in a Sxs or o/u, I like having 3 shots because I hunt multiple...

I’ve killed 170 pheasants over my golden and I’ve been patiently waiting for a late season WI rooster that wasn’t shot up, was handled gently by the dog, had memorable dog work, and nice late season colors (long tail feathers help too). Not sure the exact length of the tail but I have a 23.5”...

I may have mis-spoke on it, raised rib? Not sure what it's called specifically, where the barrel has a raised surface, when I handle the gun I like a clean sightline straight down the barrell with it slightly raised, the montefrelto I tried didn't have it. The Binelli click I see isn't a new...

I grabbed a pile of different guns. For fit and feel the Benelli M2 and Franchi Affiniti 3 stood out to me. I tried the Montefeltro on for size and I'm used to the vented rib and think it would take me too long to get used to not having it there. I know Beretta owns both of these companies...

I do shoot my 870 fine (well generally not the first shot because my brain turns off, but the 2nd one I’m good ;) ). I wish I were retired, but I’m blessed with a good job that only requires my time 3 days a week, so with a 4 day weekend every week I get to chase a lot of critters. Someone...

I'll check it out, I need to wait until after xmas until finally pulling the trigger. 1300 left our Venmo account and my wife won't tell me why so I need to be safe for a little bit yet :). I do agree that is a gorgeous gun though.

I don't shoot any 3.5", even with turkeys a 3" seems to kill them pretty dead. Pheasants I run BOSS #4's, ducks it's federal speed-shock #2's, geese same in BB, and turkeys is usually Winchester Double X 5's; currently have had short-shucking and jamming issues on all rounds hence the switch.

I've been shooting an old 870 express for the last 20 years, and the time has come for me to upgrade. Over the last couple years I've had more instances than I'd like of me short-shucking a shell and I watch as the rooster flies away unscathed when I could've had another shot at 30 yards; or...

November and it's not close in my opinion. I always do the weekend after opener at we find plenty of places to hunt, also like coming back in early january and it's rare to see a truck. Have to work harder for them but I enjoy hunting cattails with my pup.

My golden doesn't "point", but occasionally (maybe 20-30% of the time), he flash points and holds solid, does it more as he ages (he's 6 now). My though process is it's either when he sees the bird or the scent is so hot he knows it's right there. He generally darts between making eye contact...

Ended up wearing the Dan's 5 star for 2 weeks and I have to say they are pretty much exactly what I wanted. I wore my kenetrek gaiters over the top for the last 2 weeks of pheasant hunting and was really happy with them. I broke through the ice in a slough this last weekend in wet, gross...

Yup-Briarproofhunting is where I got mine. Ordered on Monday and I had them on a Wednesday, quick service!