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    Prairie Storm Steel

    I picked up some Prairie Storm Steel 2 3/4" #3 at Reeds in Walker MN at less than $20/box. Seems like a good deal. Reeds
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    Dog skid plate vest that prevents chafing - recommendations?

    I have a smaller sized Golden Retriever (55#) and can't find a good skid plate vest that doesn't chaff at her front "arm pits". She doesn't have much distance between her front legs. I've tried Cuga - medium/narrow chest and Mendota (large). Anyone have this problem? I like the Mendota...
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    Killer traps

    This morning I hunted a large SD WPA. I was parked at the end of a 1 mile dead end road that ran along its border. I had good luck and was back at the truck early enjoying the scenery when a truck pulled up. He rolled his window down and said he has “killer traps” set in the culverts along...
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    Urge to go

    I am retired, have a good dog and am 5-6 hour drive from prime SD hunting. I plan to make a few trips this season. I wasn’t planning to go next week but am now getting the itch. Is it crazy to try opening week? It’s either stay home and think about it, or give it a try. If I go, it will be...
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    Any Professional trainers?

    I've had my dog at a trainer this summer (4 months). She's been working on field handling. I'll be picking her up soon. She is doing very well. What is an appropriate range for gratuity?
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    Suggestions on a lighter gun

    I like my Bennelli SBE 12ga but I've now hit 70 and have back issues. It is time for a lighter gun. I want a semi-auto, reliability and availability (both gun and ammo). I'm thinking a Bennelli Ethos 20ga/26" barrel. I'm not a gun guru, any suggestions? (I'm in MN).
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    Any suggestions for private land near Faulkton?

    Looking for any leads on private land to hunt within driving distance of Faulkton with reputable landowner and reasonable fee. Just two of us. Want to hunt on our own. Last week of October. We have accommodations. Last year was our first trip to SD. It was fun but public land was heavily used...
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