Recent content by Golden2Hunt

While deer hunting in November (SE MN) I came across a guy checking his coon traps. He had something like 21 so far that day. I couldn't believe the sight when I looked in his truck bed, it was filled up to the wheel well with dead coons. He said the day before he got 29, and 30+ the day...

My $.02 I've had a pair of Muck Boots for 2 or 3 seasons and love them. As far as comfort, it's like hunting in slippers. Very warm, light, and water proof. Yes, my feet do sweat in them, I just use a little deodorizer once in a while. I wish they had a little better traction walking up...

Are they after market tubes? If so what brand?

Thanks for the info. Birdshooter - This is what I was hoping to get in a reply. Someone who has the same gun, one with a lengthened forcing cone and one without. True, the ideal test would be a before/after test but your comparison is pretty close. After my original post I did a search and...

Just want to get some opinions on the effects of lengthening the forcing cone on my Benelli M1. A local gunsmith will do for $70. Wondering if it is worth it. http://www.odenthalgunsmithing.com/services.html Per his web site: Helps to reduce recoil. Improves the pattern up to 15%. Allows the...

If you want to consider an alternative to the traditional leather boot I have a pair of Muck boots I love. http://www.muckbootcompany.com/outdoor-sporting The pair I have looks like the Edgewater or Wetland model. Got them at Gander. The good: Warm, waterproof, calf high so you can get a...

? for Land Owners I have a question for those land owners against road hunting. What is so terrible about road hunting? I respect your opinion and your rights but it still makes me wonder why someone would get so upset about a guy and a dog walking a road for birds. True, once in a while a...

Just got back from the Webster area. Just like has been said on this post already, a lot of corn standing and a lot of water. Hunting solo and saw a decent number of birds in shooting range. Put it this way, it was not my dogs fault we did not get our limit each day. First time in the...

That Works! 2LeggedBirddog - My dog had the opportunity to do the retrieving at a European hunt today and so I had several chances to try your little trick. Works great. Seems like it works best if you grab real close to the wing. Thanks, much better than twirling the bird by the head. :10sign:

Makes me feel better Good to hear I'm not alone. That happened to me in front of my brother. He has not let me live it down since. I'll be sure to let him know how common it is, although I doubt that will get him let up on me.

A person recommended I give my dog marshmallows during the day of a hunt for increased energy. I tried it once last week and actually thought it worked. Has anyone heard of this or tried it themselves? Want to make sure this isn't going to be hamfull long term. Otherwise, I know they sell...

Definately.

Lowrance Expedition C I have the Lowrance Expedition C. http://www.lowrance.com/Products/Outdoors/iFINDER-Expedition-C/ Love it! Got the map package (Map Create 7) with it which allows you to download maps. This will give you many public hunting spots but not all so I use a current map book...

Nice Review Thanks for the info. I stopped at Gander on my lunch break to check out the Vinci. The salesman also showed me the Winchester SX3 ($899) and a used Franchi I-12 Limited ($999). If I decide to get a gun this year I may have a tough choice to make.

I posted this in the MN forum but thought I would try here since I have not had a hit on it. Does anyone know where I can buy ducks in the south metro area of the Twin Cities? Just need a couple for training.