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Decent season but weather really kind of sucked at times. Warm at times, too dry early, windy more than not, not enough light snow later, fog at the end. My main dog got kennel cough which took him out of action for a week or so (first dog ever to get this) and my young dog injured his paw...

Really ? ... I should let it go, but heck it is -22F with windchill and I am sitting here. In an era were hunter retention and recruitment is largely in trouble the actions in the other thread make little sense. I grew up with and have hunted and fish with multiple G&F and USF&WS biologists...

Years ago, North Dakota simplified their rules as best they could. They moved all bird seasons to 30 minutes before sunrise to avoid confusion, conflict and excuses.

In most states this is true including Minnesota. In MN it is not just a simple hunting license, but a pheasant stamp and possibly a WIA permit too.

Unless someone shows me otherwise ... someone walking along with a hunter is fine. Walking along is hardly assisting ... Here is what I am seeing: Walking along is hardly assisting ... Here is the rule for turkey and prairie chicken (in Minnesota) ... where you can specifically be...

Game wardens are not always right. Years (many years ago) I was pulled over by a game warden. Our truck was full of decoys and gear, but he asked to see all our dead birds. He then proceeded to say you are in trouble for having too many hen pintails. I asked him to point out those birds...

In Minnesota ... you can call turkeys for another hunter without having a license for yourself. Just no guiding for a fee.

My wife has walked with me often enough. More often ruffed grouse hunting on trails in the woods. There is no need to purchase a license and why would you ? Game warden was out of line with his comments. Hope it did not ruin their afternoon and now she is reluctant to tag along again.

Agree. Dogs stay inside with me. I have had them sleep in my truck at a cabin or two and a farm where it was just better for them to be there and the location was remote… no stranger danger

My dogs have always rode inside the truck. It is why in part I own a large SUV instead of a pick up truck. The upper Midwest can be hot in September (and in recent years October) and extremely cold in late season. My dogs are indoor dogs. I have never felt the need to have them wear a vest...

Combo hunt awhile back. Pretty good day for sure.

These photos are from quite some time ago, back when I chased waterfowl as much as upland. My Britts were asked to do it all. She had a 30 bird morning that day.

If you believe the coaching staff .... Vikings also rotate a lot of players into the game especially late and if they have a good lead. It is about getting to the end in one piece (not just talking injuries, but just overall health and energy to win the next game). We will see I suppose if...

Listen to KOC interviews with Paul Allen. They should be on podcasts. He is very open in his conversations about team philosophy, coaching plans, perseverance, etc... He said today to think many of the experts at the beginning of the season had the Vikings picking 1st in the 2025 draft.

Your gear and vehicle need to be in top condition. Growing up in ND I hunted in single digit and even below zero (if zero wind), but that was usually one day and more often just an afternoon. Five straight days 10AM to sunset - can't imagine it is much fun. If the snow is manageable - sure...

Prevent is based on the idea to not give up a big play and instantly let the game become close. Burn the clock ... A good offensive drive is actually the best defense during any part of a game when you have the lead. Just like prevent defense ... most OC go conservative when they have a 2+...

If there was an established breeding population of mountain lions in Minnesota there would be more caught on trail cams. For some reason mountain lions do not set up and live in Minnesota. I suspect in the northern third of MN the reason is wolves. Along SE MN I suspect people (population...

Immediately after Al Gore invented it (now known as Fake News). I have been on internet forums for 22 - 25 years or so now. Much of the pre-internet at work was AS-400. I think AS-400 was the main platform I used at work all through the 90s.

Oh boy…. Darnold threw for 377 yards and 3 TDs. The Jefferson catch that will never be…. The short throw that Akers salvaged. Fun, but again oh boy …

Two words: Damn Fog Plans to go far west for the day appear to have ended. 2.5 hour drive would be double and sunset comes early. Son was excited, truck packed and in the garage… we were ready! Will reset and hunt closer if the fog even bothers to lift. I have spots to try, but I like...