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My first shotgun was a JC Higgins 12 gauge, that I inherited from my father. It was a terrible beast. It was heavy, cumbersome and...

While ground pounding is not very sportsman like, it doesn't make the bird taste any different. Who knows, that particular may have been...

When I lived in Iowa, I was retired, so had plenty of hunting time. I shot about 120 birds per season. Had good dogs!

For over 20yrs. all my dogs (Drahthaars) wore a bell. Shot over 100 every year, but one. The bells never seemed to bother or scare the...

Bob, write what ya want! If others don't like it,....,don't read it.

While I was never a really big game (deer) hunter, I gave it up entirely in the late 90's. It was boring, and wife did not like venison...

Really glad you had good time. I'm same age as you, and my hunting days are over. Keep it up!

Many years ago in Iowa my Drat caught many (20-25) in her lifetime. Mostly hens, but at least 6 or 7 roosters. Most showed no sign of...

After reading your question, I was puzzled. Not by your question, but by my own shooting. I believe it was instinctive, gun came up...

Good luck! But suspect they're just another gimmick, designed to separate you and your money.