Search:

Necessity is the mother of invention.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7325/8720823385_c5fb0c17e9.jpg

I apologize for he stupid sense of humor. Nice read

I would not like to have a dog that heels on the right for these two tests.

Like a previous poster mentioned, hunting un-pressured birds in September is a different ball game than hunting geese in January. Not only does a caller need to sound good, but he/she also needs to...

That is a beautiful shot and it looks like it was shot on the first attempt.

For those that have asked, here's a picture of my photography blind. I have thought about mounting a confidence decoy to it.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8528/8593718842_73e4029f4e.jpg

Thanks. I would prefer to use a 500-600 mm lens but my budget does not permit that with all my hobbies. Instead I use a 300 mm lens. This requires me to shoot pictures at under ten feet most times. I...

Thanks everyone for the kind words.



I will stop by and introduce myself at our spring trial.



I sent you a PM.

I just got home from Petsmart and paid 47.99 WO tax.

I thought I would share a few more duck pictures.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8367/8569698063_3c1b55933a.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8385/8580796265_c0bae49274.jpg
...

I would rather not have the ice if I had a choice. The ice usually makes things more difficult. The open water where the birds congregate is normally in the middle, far from shore. Any marsh is great...

I do carry insurance on my camera and lens. The hole that I planned on taking pictures in on Sunday was iced up. I watched some birds about a half mile away going into another a hole so I headed over...

Thanks everyone for the kind words.


I shot these at Chichaqua Wildlife Area where Mid-Iowa holds its trials and hunt tests. We have a club trial this Sunday so I may be a little late to help at...

Thanks. I used a Canon 50D and a 300mm lens.



I shot pictures in the AM and went to work at 10:00...really. Besides, training is overrated.

I was able to get out this weekend and shoot a few pictures. Unfortunately it was overcast when I shot the Wood Duck, GWT and Canada Geese pictures on Saturday.
...

I had been a county coordinator for the dove bill several years back. Unfortunately, I found that most Iowa sportsmen would not take the time to contact their representative. Perhaps they thought it...

Over 50% of the people are opposed to dove hunting so state representatives will not support it, but over 50% are opposed to traffic cameras but yet they will support keeping those.

I grew up north of Chicago. One of my friend's dads work at the old Chicago Stadium. When we moved he was able to get me a Bobby Hull stick as a going away present and it was autographed by the whole...

The Hawks keep finding ways to win. Next up is a game against Colorado in Denver on Friday night. This will be a re-match of last nights. This streak is amazing when you consider how easy it would...

I started carving decoys a couple of years ago. I hollow out my decoys and plan to put the ashes in one of the decoys that I carved and hunt over it. That way the dog will be with on every hunt. ...

I did the same thing. I just grabbed a black and purple bag off the shelf at Petsmart and did not notice the difference until I poured the food out of the bag.

You pick the litter and sex and let the wife and kids pick the pup.

Hard use. Once a spoke or two broke it started adding stress to the others and before I knew it I had to replace it. I think I broke a spoke or two with antlers. I was really happy with the Cabelas...

Here's a link to some of my hunting pics.

http://www.retrievertraining.net/forums/showthread.php?92143-Hunting-Pictures-From-This-Fall-(Picture-Heavy)

I have a Straight Meat goose call and a...

I had the large size Cabela's cart until the spokes started breaking. I purchased the Bass Pro Shop large cart and I have been much happier. I can carry more decoys and the load balances better and...

Riley would be doing better if someone else had her. No winter trips, an injury in the spring and I do not train from September 1st thru January 10th (hunting season).