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I just returned from a WY Sage Grouse hunt. I had a ball!! It was hot though (85 daily highs), so we limited our efforts for our dogs sakes to a morning hunt and a late evening hunt each day. Saw lots of pronghorn every day and it looked like the Sage Grouse numbers were up in the area that we...

I was able to get one of these from Franchi several years back in order to field test it. I loved everything about the gun with one exception. Whenever I set the gun down (more than very very gently) on it's butt, like when crossing a fence or taking a break, the action would open and unless I...

Malheur County Ring-necked pheasant Last winter the county received above average precipitation at higher elevations while mid-elevations stayed fairly open. Timing and the amount moisture was good for nesting conditions resulting in good brood production of upland birds. Over all hunters...

Harney County Chukar: Trend surveys found 340.9 birds/10 miles which is a 131 percent increase compared to last year and a 313 percent increase from the 10-year average. Production was only fair with 2.4 chicks/adult. Production across the county was similar in the North as it was in the South...

I tried to hunt two dogs together once.....only once. I had an older, experienced Lab and a young Griffon and by the end of the day, I was broken. Speaking for me there was just to much to keep track of. One would point and the other would be out in front or vice versa. I just couldn't focus...

It’s a gut check for sure.

WY for Sage Grouse Sept 27 Western Oregon for another attempt to kill a Mountain Quail Oct 17th I'm zero for two so far. Eastern Oregon for pheasants, quail and chukar Oct 23 Eastern Oregon for pheasants, quail and chukar Nov 20 Eastern Oregon pheasants, quail and chukar Dec 17 Utah chukar in...

I got my hunting partners a folding knife each with a fillet type blade on them. They really liked them.

I usually drop my new shotgun on the rocks first trip out. That takes the newness out right away.

Fajitas are easy to make delicious and take just a few minutes if you pre cook the meat and pepper mix.

I've hunted for over 45 years. I've hunted dogs with and without e-collars. A dog can get the job done either way. I DO hunt now with an e-collar on my dog, but I seldom, if ever use it. She has a pretty good memory apparently and responds to the beep or my whistle instantly. There have...

I agree with a pillow. Getting old sucks and a pillow has become a necessity. I always bring an extensive first aid kit for the dog and one for myself. Some good bourbon, good coffee and good beer are a must have as well.

I'm in the middle of an archery elk hunt right now. Grouse and chukar are still 4 weeks away here. Pheasant and quail start for me the second week in October. It's close enough that I can feel it.

I have shot it through the summer at sporting clays and skeet. I give is an A+ for feel, and ease to put BB's into the target. I also give it an A+ for ease to clean. I have gained enough confidence in it to use is on some extended hunting trips this fall.

Yes, sorry a 32-20

I have used both a trailer and an AirBnB, however with the price of fuel right now it makes more sense to rent an AirBnB than pull a trailer 6 or 7 hours. Drew

Man, oh Man. The anticipation is really getting to me. Fall is close enough to taste and smell and I am anxious, like a kid on Christmas Eve. The moisture throughout the west has been incredible and birds numbers should be up from last year. I can’t wait, I am sharing a few with you all in...

In the west advances in farming practices have greatly impacted upland bird habitat more than hay cutting will ever do. Large corporate farms, huge fields, circle pivot sprinklers, no edge, no fence line have all ruined upland hunting in many of my childhood haunts. the small farmers are...

I made some sweet and sour quail with fried rice that was fantastic!!

It does make great summer sausage!! I collect all of the dark meated birds through the year and make one big batch of summer sausage at the end of the season.