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It all depends on what you need. The Keens I pictured weigh 7 oz per boot less than the Safaris. At my age and the distances I typically walk while hunting, that is a huge difference. I will not hunt in mountains (rocks) w/o a pair of Kenetrek's, but their stiff sole is uncomfortable walking...

I have several pr of Kenetreks and have not seen a model that did not have the waterproof liner (which works very welll, BTW!). They are a great boot but weigh too much for me on most days. In rough country or in snow, I will prolly have Kenetreks on, but not on dry days on the prairie. Last...

Could you post a photo or two of the crack? It may be simple to repair yourself.

Totally depends on the terrain and temperature but if I'm hunting fez on the flatlands with no snow I want something like these Keens -- good traction (while still being VERY lightweight), great comfort (esp. in the bottom/sole), waterproof and not hot (so not tall), and did I mention...

I prolly wd shoot a small one if it went up alone, but if two or more go up and one is bigger, that is the one I will shoot, range and safety permitting. I can bring only 15 frozen roosters home so I'd rather bring 15 big ones. There can be a lot of difference in weight, though sometimes a big...

I was in the Platte/Parkston area a couple of weeks ago visiting relatives -- very green and lush. Should be a good year for birds!

I'm seeing 'em in my dreams now. :)

If you like pheasants never let a coyote walk (or run) away. :)

If the weather isn't decent I wait a day or two, as it usually improves. If I have to wait longer, that's okay. I can bring back only 15 roosters and 15 grouse anyway.

You gotta get your GF to walk along the other side of the fence, so they don't run out that side and take off low. :)

I fell twice this year, Once a hole got me, and once in cattails. I dropped a rooster right in the middle of the cattails. Dog raced all around in them but nothing, so I walked in try to find it. Feet got tangled, tripping me, and down I go. GF can't see me so is yelling "Are you alright?"...

What did the vet say?

"More drop" makes the gun shoot lower, so I would not recommend that. I routinely have to reduce drop to make my guns shoot where I look. What ruins most straight-away shots is trying to see the barrel's (or bead's) relationship to the bird. Best way to make yourself shoot under them there is.

I have been driving those section line roads for many years. They are essentially one lane. If you had your driver's side tires "just on the edge of the road," as you said, then you would be impeding a wide hay load. There is no "going around you" -- they have to keep the truck in the center...

He probably should have been more tactful but hay bales often extend way off the sides of the truck, and on typical rural roads a vehicle parked as yours is a real pain to someone hauling a wide hay load. Also this time of year we see big harvesting equipment being moved on those roads. If you...

I think they are more inclined to flush wild on windy days but they are vastly easier to get close to if you hunt quietly and avoid letting them see you coming. Also the wind often makes them seek thick cover such as cat-tails, where many hold until the dog goes in and flushes them out.

Lot of young birds this year, but not this guy. :)

The more wind, the less accurate I am at pointing my gun. The wind blows my barrels around, knocks me off-balance, etc. I wd go for more open chokes to compensate. Also, the birds are easier to get close to on windy days, as they do not hear you coming.

My vet (son) on Vet's Day.

Dang, is November ever gonna get here? Win 101 PG 20-ga, ounce of Fiocchi GP 5's. I bought a flat of 1-1/4 oz GP 4's several years ago but have never felt the need for them.