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Stopped in Sidney for a bite on the way back from chukar hunting in NV. Arrived at a downtown bar and grill at the same time as an older fella. We chatted as we walked in. He's 81 and said his back was hurting because he got shot up flying in Vietnam and he'd been driving all day. He was in...

A poor, nearly birdless season. After decades of KS hunting, it's a wonder at this point we even have a pheasant season. Maybe the KDWP should do as it has done w fall turkey: just eliminate the season. I have no answers.

Anyone encountering birds that seem sick?

Cousin said he and another cousin and two others hunted all day near Palco and saw one phez and one small covey of quail.

I usually shoot IC and modified at phez. At what wind speed should I move to modified and full?

In the NE sub-forum there isn't one word about yesterday and Saturday, opening weekend.

Heading to western Kansas this afternoon for my once-a-year dove hunt. I wrap in bacon the breast filets with a wedge of apple alongside; bake till the bacon is crispy. Delicious.

Looking for a smart, no-quit bird dog? Consider a Brittany.

Just stumbled on a YT video about a dandy 300 acre SE SD pheasant ranch. Managed for pheasant production only with excellent habitat. Never had birds put on it.

Yes, the dog and I now share a common language. Our conversations only occur after lights out. I do have to initiate them, and they go as follows: Me: rrrrr Dog: rrrrr Me: rrrrrrrr Dog: rrrrrrrr! This can go on but the dog quickly takes an argumentative tone, so I keep it short.

Jen is now 6.5. At the vet last month for a brief exam and one annual vax, for the first time ever she was resistant and growling; I had to restrain her. Same nice, gentle, excellent vet. I let her sleep on the bed and in the past year she started growling when I change sides in the middle of...

Surprised to see that per the AKC, GSPs are the 10th most popular breed in the U.S. As always, labs and goldens are at or close to the top.

Guns with poly chokes had that bulbous device on the end of the barrel with which you could tighten and open the choke with an easy turn of it. Why aren't they still around? For those of us who encounter both phez and quail while afield, it would be a boon. Anyone have or have had one...

Was roaming Graham County looking for a spot that might hold a rare bird. Turned south a few miles north of the highway and kept rolling along with one eye on the walk-in atlas. Then saw cattle ahead in the road. Got closer and looked to be 60 or 70 head moving south with a pickup leading and...

Ever take a non-hunter afield? How did it go? Was your companion bored, appalled, interested, or what? I took three girlfriends (seriatim haha) and they enjoyed it although none wanted to gun. The first was a tall, cool Texan whose daddy was a NASA engineer. She went along I think just for...

This afternoon with the temp way up to the mid-20s went to a public area with food plots, shelter belts, etc. Saw lots of tracks and far flushers but no shots. As we (dog and I) were getting out of a milo patch on the way back to the rig I lost track of the dog. After some looking around...

Salmonella found in Blue Ridge dog food.

In recent comms with the KDWP, I asked why pheasant numbers are near non-existent in KS. The response: habitat loss and drought primarily. More CRP is a big priority. Interesting info: the KDWP fellow said habitat assistance including money is available to land owners from KDWP. Go get...

Minutes away from mounting up and heading out to the Happy Hunting Grounds in NW KS. Expectations? Low. Hardly any birds last year and nothing to indicate a change for the better. Still, a hunter's gotta do what a hunter does. Lock and load! Good luck to all!

An earlier post from some years ago about a moment in Sidney: Stopped in Sidney for a bite on the way back from NV. Arrived at a downtown bar and grill at the same time an old timer did. We chatted. He's 81 and said his back was hurting because he got shot up flying in Vietnam and he'd been...