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  1. ehudgens

    Flagging in the field

    I always wear an orange bandana (hankerchief) around my neck. I lay that or tie it to mark my down bird. Will use my hat to, but believe or not I lost one so stopped using my hat.
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    Sealing Tonneau Cover from Dust

    I had the same problem last year. I couldn't believe the amount of dust I had in the bed of my truck last year. My cover definitely let a lot of dust in. Hope someone has a solution, and it sounds like this year things won't be nearly as dry.
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    Low Hunter numbers

    I'm fortunate to be able to hunt wild birds in Iroquois County around Milford, IL. Still good bird numbers down there where the habitat is right. My dad was absolutely obsessed with pheasant hunting, and he knew so many people. Fortunately I still have access to tons of private ground...
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    Why is deer hunting so popular?

    I think deer hunting changed everything. Grew up in east central IL. Never saw a deer until the early 80s. My dad and I were strictly bird hunters. All of a sudden, deer are everywhere and there is a stand or multiple stands in every piece of woods. We used to be able to hunt almost...
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    How often do you encounter the law?

    I'm 54 and have hunted my entire life in Illinois.. I've been checked twice. Once when I was 10 years old, my dad had dropped me off on a ditch and I was walking the section through to the next road. When I saw my dad and told him I got checked, I told him the game warden wasn't very smart...
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    Best Dogs

    Great pic and great memories. Look how happy everyone looks. Can't fake the true joy the great outdoors brings to us all. Thanks for sharing.
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    4, 5, or 6 shot for you early season pheasant hunters? And what choke are you shooting?

    5 shot all year long, and I think my modified choke is rusted in on my pheasant gun.
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    Semi Automatic 20 Gauge Recommendations

    Guys, I'm in the market for a 20 gauge semi automatic shotgun. I don't really want to spend over $1500 as I am pretty hard on my equipment. I prefer a walnut type stock and forearm vs synthetic. Just never liked the look of the synthetic although I know it's very practical. Will be using...
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    Best Dogs

    I couldn't agree more with this observation. I personally do not test my dogs. However, I have hunted extensively with guys who test and do extremely well in NAVHDA and NADKC. Both of my buddies are/were very involved in these organizations, and both were judges as well. It's really...
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    Good bird hunting podcasts

    Birds, Buds and Booze - Tyler Webster from North Dakota. I enjoy listening to them in the car on road trips. Gotta get through the first few minutes where he plugs his sponsors, but I enjoy his thoughts and guests.
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    GPS Smart Fences

    I have a 20 acre property, and am interested in investing in a GPS Smart Fence System such as Halo or SpotOn etc. Does anyone have any experience or thoughts on these. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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    Lets See Your Dogs..post some pic's

    Yes. I got her from Hackberry Kennels in Shelby Iowa. She was a little young this fall, so I had her out a few times by myself, and took her to South Dakota with me as well. Just wanted to expose her to things. I have high hopes for her. We have a lot of work to do, but she's coming along...
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    Lets See Your Dogs..post some pic's

    My 7 month old pointer Dolly:
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    When and where?????

    Don't remember the exact year, but 1982ish and 10 or 11 years old. Had missed a few birds, and was a little frustrated. On a farm southwest of Wellington, IL. We were hunting a willow thicket that came to a point, and there was a small field of foxtail grass. I remember it so vividly. Big...
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    Dakota trip

    Yes all those poor farmers in Iroquois County can’t afford nice trucks.
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    Banded Bird

    I shot one years ago in SD. It was a promotion for Windsor Canadian Whiskey. Grand prize was an ATV. I won a hat....:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
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    Dakota trip

    LOL it was a little chilly
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    Dakota trip

    I was in South Dakota from 10/29-11/3. Man was it dry, but the bird numbers were definitely up from last year. It was in the 70s every day as well. This was my 25th trip to SD, and this year my childhood best friend, and his son joined me. He drove all the way from Virginia. They had the...
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    North Central Report

    I just got back from a 6 day hunt in Edmonds County, Ipswich area. I hunted 4 days on private land, and 2 on public. The bird numbers were definitely up from last year. The cover in the sloughs was fantastic, and the farmer on the private land I hunt had a very good corn and bean crop...
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    Whats up with other forums?

    Having the same issue on Gundog. Sent email and no reply either.
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