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I started with a 16ga many years ago. I bought the new sweet 16ga 28". LOVE THE GUN. I now can't miss ( not bragging) as it improved my average shooting from the past. Light, cycles beautifully, and patterns well with the cheap ammo as well. I have always had auto 26" but I am not messing with...

JACKRABBIT - sorry its taken me a bit to get you the photos of the a/c cooler we discussed a few days ago- I been out chasing dog and birds. Here are the photos as promise. Hope it helps

A picture has a thousand words

Well said Munster927. In my opinion its fun for an upland hunter of all around species of birds and always a challenge It takes some travel time (hence time off from work and home obligations). Also for me has not been the bird count of any species. Heck I often pass up shots for instance with...

Jackrabbit - I bought my setup but there are DYI system in the web. Its is in my basement and I will take a photo of it when I can to forward to you. However, the principal is based on using a basic cooler and modify the lid with a fanon top of it which pulls the cool air from a hole on the lid...

when I had my truck with the topper, I used the kennel covers in the dead of winter here in my State and surrounding states. Weather depended. But I felt better since the temps could drop significantly after dark while I was in a restaurant etc. They also travel in the late spring, summer and...

Weekend after Nebraska opener. Hard hunting for 4 birds in 1 1/2 days; hot, dry and that made the birds scatter. Need a bit of snow to bunch them up. Nevertheless, always a great time and hoping to do it again here soon. Happy Thanksgiving and Be Safe.

Late to this game but I owned a GSP and she was awesome on 3 legs ( missing front left) Her points were beautiful and often you couldn't tell her missing leg. She worked close and swept the field when the others would go out further. She honor and retrieve but I tried not to have her work that...

Going to try again out there but perhaps I may end up around the Scottsbluff region right after Thanksgiving. Have a couple of private fields which is reported to have some good number of birds combine with some "walk-ins". This time I hope to do better. Its a way to drive but may be worth it...

By the way Johndoeboy I was in your neck of the woods this past weekend & WOW hot and few birds but always good to be back on my childhood grounds.

And the dogs

Do your research on your specific gun. I have read that the top barrel provides a more stable flex as its joined and re-enforce by the lower barrel. Therefore and in theory your first shot in the lower barrel should be good for closer distance hence a wide pattern choke. The top barrel for...

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Training with Pheasant may not be the best option. Chukar or quail or pigeons may give you a better option. As to hunting preserve do some research with the local hunting dog clubs. I know they do have them possibly further north in Florida. My cousin had a GSP and he belong to one but do not...

You are right UplandHntr - It has never been about the count but the opportunity of being outdoors, watching good dog work and the friendship. We have on many occasions have come back home with just a couple of birds & sometimes none but very content and sore muscles. :) Next time out is...

My only 2 cents is-think about having a couple of more runs that you may need- Added reserved room for future dogs, or guests with their dogs on your 80 acres to train with you etc. As far as a separate BLDG that may be the way to go- much cleaner and you have the space. Although properly...

Waiting for the birth delivery of my new GSP pup which has been on deposit for 1 year. Momma is due this weeko_Oo_O This past weekend hunt definitely showed us we have been short in dog "power" Too hot and hard working hunt. I have been use to having four on the ground if conditions dictated. If...

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Spent the last 2 1/2 day weekend chasing pheasants in SW Nebraska. And chasing is the key word. Very hot, bird numbers are way down. I was told that the first hash was very limited due to the drought conditions and they had a second hash which is the birds mostly seen but young ones. Anyway we...

Me too. However at this time of my hunting era is not the amount of birds but the joy of still hunting and watching the dog work. My sons would differ with my sentiments;)