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My boy Kalik ranges from 74 in the off season down to 70 when we are putting in quite a few days. We hunt in some very hot weather where I live and this keeps him pretty lean for a big ole fat head! I sure enjoy getting him out to SD every once in a while. .

My boy Kalik starts off at 73 and will float down to 69-70 when he is hunting quite a bit. The video below is from his second trip ever hunting pheasants last year when he was about 3.5 yrs old. I was very happy with his energy and drive hunting 7 of 9 days in SD. Not bad for a pup living in...

Stonebrook's "Kalik" Premium Gold- AKA Kalik

Great shots!!! I really hope to get out there again this year. My Miami dog had a blast in 30 below! Getting stoked just seeing it!

Ended up with a Franchi Destnoi

Hi. I ended up being a sxs 20g with 26in barrels. They do have chokes so it affords me some patterning options. Shot it the first day and couldn't hit the side of a barn. Seems that my OU and Semis of the same brand you need to float the target over the bead. With this sxs you seem to need...

what part of Florida are you traveling from? I have a good group down here that will be taking a few trip also. Let me know. thx. Kent

Personally, I'm in favor of paying a bit more. Heading to SD from FL is expensive to start, another $25 - $75 won't make difference compared to the total bill. I'd be happy to contribute a little more to enjoy this Adventure and grow the habitat.

Thx for all of the replies. I think I'll probably wait it out for a nice 28in to catch my eye.

I have my eye on a few 20g s x s. I've been primarily looking for 28in barrels, but have found quite a few w/ 26in. I haven't really shot a double barrel that short before. Anyone prefer 26 in? How would this work for pheasant, etc. I'm sure for preserve quail it would be great, but...

My 2.5 year old Kalik. This was his first hunting trip to South Dakota. He is a Miami dog, but fit right in!

I have the Franchi Affinity and an Instinct in 20 gauge. Well over 2000 rounds through each and flawless. I just ordered a 28 gauge Franchi Aspire becasue I like the brand.

The preserve that I have recently been shooting quail at had some extra birds at the end of the season, so I book the last slot and went up for a half day. Really enjoy the area, guides, and dogs. First class operation for sure. Can't wait to get into some wild birds somewhere in the coming...

I'm heading to Aberdeen on Thursday for a hunt. I am a non-resident from Miami, Florida. I would suggest doubling the non-resident hunting license fees to help fund better habitat, etc. While I'll be hunting on private land with a preserve license, I think that the price could stand to be a...