Recent content by Fnewguy

My recommendation with the boys would be to definitely do a canned/ guided hunt for at least a portion of the trip. This will give them the best chance of success. S. Dakota for wild rooosters would be #1 choice, but it will still be a big challenge getting them shoooting opportunities on wild...

Rogers has the nickel plated Fiocchi available in 3'' 20 gauge no. 6 shot if anybody cares.

GWP puppies for sale ; posted in the puppies for sale sub forum ..... very disturbing.

Eye injury will probably need vet treatment. Blood in nose coming through nasolacrimal duct . no injury to nose.

Nice report, good looking dogs, great photos, sexy shotguns, almost pornographic.

Starting to look at getting a second bird dog for pheasant hunting. Currently have a 5 yr. old lab that I really like but looking at other breeds. Previous 3 dogs have been GSPs. I really value the ability to find down birds and cripples. My lab is pretty good in this regard. What breed...

Was out in SD hunting last week, 2 guys one dog. when temp. got over 50 on Sat. even with 30 mph wind it was too warm for my lab. She was pushed pretty hard the previous two days; due to lack of another dog. She is in good shape fitness wise, but breed is a factor. A lab with a thick coat and...

If I see someone on a public hunting area when I get there, I move on. I always try to have multiple options in mind when I head out specifically for this reason.

I've been hunting SD for the past several years. 3-4 day trips coming from Wi. We hunt mostly public with some opportunity hunting private land. There have been many long days hunting hard on publics with little bird contact; but also days with enough success that I am anxious to get back every...

Anyone have any input on the CZ southpaw O/U in 12 or 20 ga. I would like to get my hands on one and shoot before making a purchase.

In need of parts or a parts gun for my 20ga. Numrichs and the others dont have in stock. If anyone comes across one of these going for a reasonable price, please let me know. I primarily need the saftey spring and cap for it.

I paid $900 for my lab 3 years ago when I picked her up, at least that's what my wife thinks. I did not report the initial $500 deposit. She has a good field trial pedigree and I have been pleased with her hunting ability. Very strong prey drive, good marking and good on picking up downed birds...

I would focus on the WPAs and CREP. That time of year of course weather could be anything. Mostly be prepared to work real hard to get on birds. If you can put the miles on the boots you should get into some birds eventually. I would look for a combo. of water, cover and nearby picked crops...

I purchased a case of the Nickel plated Fiocchi Golden Pheasant loads in 20 ga. last year. I have had multiple failure to fire shells. I am shooting an older Smith & Wesson model 1000 semi auto. I have shot multiple boxes of target loads and a few other heavier loads with no FTF problems. The...

The study referred to above by M.R. Byrd gives a good overview of the nutritional effects of feeding raw soybeans. The Trypsin inhibitor in the uncooked bean interferes with digestion of the soybean protein. This effect applies to use of raw soybeans in livestock as well. There is however a...