Recent content by jmanz6

My season was a bust. Went out twice and only put up 6 birds total. First trip was during the heat. Put up 2 Grouse and 2 Woodcock. No shots at any of them. It was too hot to hunt for long. Second trip was in the rain/sleet/snow. Only put up 2 Grouse and had no shot. Both trips I walked about...

I'm looking for a used dummy launcher. My Lab does great on tossed bumpers but I want to get it out farther for him to really work at finding them. I know they aren't really expensive, but wonder what is available out there among avid hunters. Time to get serious about the season! I'm located...

I just bought a new jacket from Cabela's. Used all my points to get it. It's their Instinct jacket. Took it out on Saturday to work the dog to give it a try. So far, I like it a lot. It's pretty light but windproof, so I can layer under it. I like that it carries light and doesn't weigh me down...

My upgrade will be a new gun. I shoot a beat up Stoeger Condor that traded an old dirt bike for. Plan upgrade to either a Beretta SP1 or A400 Xplor lefty.

I've heard good things about Joel Etchen as well. Many guys who shoot sporting clays have bought from him.

I'm a lefty and have always shot right handed guns. Most seemed to be neutral cast. I shoot a beat up old Stoeger Condor now and it's also neutral. Since I've always sot right handed guns, I don't notice anything. I am going to get a lefty Beretta A400 this year though and I'm hoping it will...

I've been to Jank's a couple times. Always great birds. They are a great group of people too.

Hello everyone! Just joined from SE Michigan. I've been bird hunting most of my life and love spending time in the field with my friends and dog. I usually hunt with a friend who trains champion GSP's, but recently rescued a 2 year old Chocolate Lab who seems to have had quite a bit of bird...