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  1. Hunthemup

    Old school

    After 55 years of chasing the birds, I just buy them at the store and cook them now. Three heart attacks from being a couch potato and drinking too much-life is good. JUST KIDDING.
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    Hunting solo tactics

    Goosemaster This is back in the 70s and things have change. Back then I hunted solo often, and I followed the dog (trusted the dog- GSP). However after many failed attempts, the farmer who's land I usually hunted gave me an advise. "get a helium red ballon and tie it to your belt loop high in...
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    weekend reports!!

    I finally did go out to Colorado NE area the weekend of November 22nd. Put some miles on the back roads scouting and walking potential fields. A few hens and 3 roosters overall. Missed two roosters and harvest the other from solid dog work of my girls GSPs. It was good to get out and will...
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    First day in Western Nebraska

    Know what, my son reported that a bunch of his buddies with 5 dogs when out to SW NEB and after three days in chasing the birds, they got about 25 in total. Im having a hard time believe the story but perhaps they worked it real hard. These guys are real hard core guys. All in public land...
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    What would your reaction be?

    I stay away from openning weekend and have done so for the part 20 years. I enjoy contributing to the out of state licenses and working my dogs without a traffic jam. Its every where.
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    First day in Western Nebraska

    A few days late to this party but I have been out of town. Spoke to the farmer that I have known for 30+ years in SW NEB. He told me tough hunting due to some late harvesting , reduction of habitat and just not ideal weather condition when it was most important. Therefore not alot of bird...
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    Popcorn roosters?

    Showing who is kind of the roost. Male thing similar to grouse cording.
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    weekend reports!!

    Trying to get out this coming weekend some were in NE but sounds like it will be a walk in the fields. Even though, the pups could use a stretcher.
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    These video guys

    Lets get real. In one instance we complaint about other hunters been able to find a hunting spot, big groups of non experienced upland hunters, dogs out of control etc. Yet we still go out on a hunt and have some success. The pay to play is part of the time. If we have an increase in hunters...
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    Long Distance Traveling for Birds

    I have a 22ft double axle TT which I pull with my 2018 Durango HemI, The TT is lifted by factory and I have not had any problem with it on any hunt. When driving in the flat roads I get about 16 to 17 mpg. So its not bad. I average 65 mph on interstate or open state HWYs. portable solar panel...
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    Browning 20ga A5

    Browning has finally released the new A5 20ga version for 2024. At somewhere below $2000, I guess I will be selling the wife:):) Just kidding, but I have been waiting a long time for this now I need to wait a bit longer as more get to the used market or inventory increases. It suppose to be...
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    Extinction Of Pheasant Hunting In Parts Of Nebraska

    I and now my family have hunted this area for many years. In fact that was my beginnings back in the late 60s. Plenty of birds then but the hunting and farming habits were different. The walk in programs were a far away thought. As population has grown, farming habits and the development of the...
  13. Hunthemup

    Opening Day ?!?

    Here are the photos
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    Opening Day ?!?

    We managed to get out to eastern Colorado (private farm land) and has some success. Tough hunting lots of searching. It gave my 11 month GSP some good experience and my 7 yr old had a blast. Not sure I will go back until some good snow hits. Below are some photos of the outing.
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    Side by Sides

    That price was a couple of years ago. I was making the comparison on today's prices
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    Side by Sides

    Understand thats why I was asking. Saw one at the local Cabelas library for about $1,100+ Last time I saw some listed they were going from $800+
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    Side by Sides

    What is the sterlingworth 16 used sell for these days?
  18. Hunthemup

    Dog names and tributes

    I have/had a Reina, Raven and Roxy, Rassafras and Rachen. The boys names were all over. So the R take the cake.
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    Sandhills

    I was out with my 2 sons for some Sharpies in the SW panhandle and while it was sparse, we did manage to harvest a few. Temps got hot by mid day but mornings were ok. We did spent sometime cooling off our 7 yr and 10months GSPs but it was better then being in the couch. Next stop SW NE for some...
  20. Hunthemup

    Lock and Load for Nebraska

    I usually wait until after the first week of opening season and then go. Had some success and sometimes a walk with a shotgun. haha. During the slow times I scout and look for small pockets. Good luck and post your experience. BE SAFE
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