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That is so awesome! Thanks for posting!

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I would have to disagree with Jeff, as I think numbers are still way down from prior years...although SW is definitely your best bet. From the Nebraska 2013 Upland Game Hunting Outlook: The severe drought of 2012 continues to impact pheasant populations statewide, mostly through habitat reductions c...

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Sweet thread CDN! Awesome pics and great input from everyone, i love it

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RYNO wrote:Heading for southwest Neb. would be a better bet

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I havent been SE this year, but last year was terrible. There are definitely birds, but not lots of cover, and if you dont find them it could be a long day. I'd say head West

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Thanks for everyone's advice. I went ahead and just drove and bought it. He met me halfway, so I ended up giving him an extra $20 for gas. Definitely happy with the box...super light, looks good, and fits under my tonneau. No working/cutting/sawing/cussing. I know I can always count on good solid ad...

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Thanks for the replies and input. I am still debating on which way to go with this. I found a brand new Dee Zee double dog box that a guy had gotten as a gift and wants to sell it for $250 ($540 from Dee Zee directly). I feel like this is a great deal, fits under my tonneau, and will last forever, b...

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I have an aluminum diamond plate two hole box here for a full-size. The top storage box was taken off before I bought it. I think it would fit under the rail. I bought a new one last week to fit my tacoma so I don't need this one. Call or text 505-31963 eighty two for pictures and price. I'd defini...

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You're gonna want to keep the tonneou cover open when driving with the dogs in there. Carbon monoxide can fill the bed and asphyxiate them. I wasn't planning on keeping it fully closed with the dogs under it, but I wanted a box that could fit underneath so I didnt have to get rid of my tonneau cove...

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I just bought a new truck and it has a roll-top tonneau cover. I have been searching for under-the-cover dog boxes, but have not been able to find anything that either fits or is of decent quality. Im looking for something like user tnbndr had posted back in 2011: http://gundogforum.com/forum/viewto...

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rkappes wrote:What is everyone’s favorite Non-Tox brand/load for wild pheasants?

I personally don't have a specific load, usually whatever I have around for waterfowl...usually Black Cloud

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I'm inclined to believe my choice in choke and my shooting has more to do with it than how much I spent on a box of shells and the pretty picture on the side. Jim But consistency is what kills birds, not the price tag on the box. Its your accuracy that's more important then load. Whatever is cheap,...

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RyanGSP wrote:If you guys would pull a little more on the birds you wouldnt have to worry about the feathers.... the head is wide open.

Who are you Tom Knapp?! Not sure what birds you are shooting at, but wild roosters flushing 40+ yards ahead of you dont always stare at you when they fly away.

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Whats up with the survey one allowing one choice? Do people really only shoot one brand of shell? I have at one time or another probably shot everything on the list. I generally buy whatever is on sale, with a preference for Federal Premium (not prairie storm) I can usually get it at wal-mart for a...

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Bozeman/Belgrade, Montana World class fishing (Missouri river, East & Main Gallatin, Upper/Lower Madison, Yellowstone, Big Horn, Flathead Rivers, Bitterroot, Big Hole, to name a few) and some of the best bird hunting I've ever seen within 3-4 hrs. I am definitely a fan of ND/SD, but there is just s...

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That tells me you werent making good shots. I disagree, a 40-50 yard shot is a really easy bird with quality ammunition, that same bird with the cheaper ammo seems to pull feathers off the tail end and keep on flying. I agree with nike 100%...especially hunting wild birds...getting up 40-50 yards a...

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I load my own and save more than half what a factory box would cost. They have a velocity around 1380 fps(2 3/4 - 12 gauge). I use magnum shot(hard shot). I pattern them to find loads with nice even patterns(no holes). I found I kill just as many with them as I do shooting premium high dollar shell...

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Bozeman/Belgrade, Montana World class fishing (Missouri river, East & Main Gallatin, Upper/Lower Madison, Yellowstone, Big Horn, Flathead Rivers, Bitterroot, Big Hole, to name a few) and some of the best bird hunting I've ever seen within 3-4 hrs. I am definitely a fan of ND/SD, but there is just so...

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I know the saying that it isnt the gun/shells, its the person behind the gun, but just curious as to what everyone else shoots? I personally shoot Kent or Prairie Storm and shy away from the Fiocchis, as they seem to leave a lot of residue in the barrell and get stuck when shooting out of my side-by...

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Hello, I have a 4 month old CBR. We got her late, at 13-14 weeks old, so I havnt had her too long. I am also new to this bred. I have read lots about this breed and have read about their stubborness and intelligence. They are known to be active, social (when been shown), and good at retrieving. Wel...

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there is something about the thought of wild birds in wild places Welcome to my world brotha. Like many have said, the drought has been devastating. Last week I spent almost 2 hrs driving south, nearly to the KS border, and all of the CRP except for 1 field was cut down to an inch. I rarely pay to ...

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Maybe check out Iowa?

http://www.pheasantsforever.org/page/1/ ... recast.jsp

Im not too familiar with their Habitat Access Program, but I'm sure its like Nebraska's CRP program.

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birdshot wrote:Can cockers pull ducks outta the water or are they too small for ducks?
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I have never hunted ducks with my Cocker, but Am thinking he would be fine for jump shooting. His mouth is pretty large.

birdshot, you have a great looking Cocker! Makes me want one

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I love your pics man, also great lookin dogs...its unbelievable to think that those pics are in CA. Maybe there really is a reason to go further west than Montana/Idaho?

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I with you buddy, if choosing between a "pointing lab" and a springer..springer hands down, between a lab and a pointing springer.. lab hands down.

Would love to see a springer that points....but if one did...theyd probably call it a Brittany? Either way ESS hands down

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Heard it on the forum,"labs are born half trained, springers die half trained" I can attest to this. :mrgreen: Haha, having owned both a pointing lab and two springers...I would opt with a springer hands down...no questions asked. A good buddy of mine has two labs - a male chocolate and a female bl...

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Example, I think you could get a English Springer Spaniel to pull ducks out of the water all day long just as well as a lab if it comes from a good background, has good training and a good bond. Corry +1 - my springers will pull ducks/geese out of any sort of water without hesitation obviously like...

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Sweet video! I love watching springers work, great lookin dog. Using a GoPro im guessing?

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Found it on the NGP website.... • All game birds released for training purposes must be obtained from a captive wildlife permit holder or licensed nonresident breeder, and must be banded by the trainer or seller with official bands authorized by Game and Parks. Any person who purchases game birds fr...

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brittfans - thanks! PM sent

RYNO -Are those legal to train with? I may be interested, do you have any contact info?

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I was just wondering if anyone has any contacts for pigeons around the Omaha area? I heard Doug Loftus in Ashland had birds, but that was a couple years ago. Hoping someone can get me in the right direction, I just need a few for a young pup. Thanks a bunch

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I shoot an old 12 gauge side-by-side Fox for upland and a Remington 870 for waterfowl. I love both guns, but I agree with Ruffshooter. I think it comes down the preference of the person and what feels right. If you practice and feel comfortable with whatever you choose, its not going to matter if it...

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Thanks for all of the replies, super good information! I really appreciate the guidance and insight. nj gsp - Thats what I am worried about...1 becomes 2, 2 becomes 3, etc :D . I'm sorry to hear that you recently lost one of your dogs. We had to put my parent's Lab down last Friday and it definitely...

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Sweet pics!

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Thanks for the reply Redfishkilla, that was the advice I was looking for. I appreciate it. I am leaning towards early 2012, pending the upcoming litters. I figure late winter/early spring after the hunting season will allow me to have a good 3rd season with Sage and then provide enough time to let t...

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Thanks for the reply! I knew someone would bring that up...I personally was ready a year ago. I am not concerned about training, or the amount of time I would be able to devote to the puppy, or finances, but my main question is my current dog. I am more concerned about giving her ample time to devel...

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Hi all, My springer Sage will be coming into her 3rd hunting season (she'll be 3 in April) and I was just curious as to when the best time to add a new addition to "the pack" would be? I have been looking at getting another springer, possibly in the spring, but I was just wondering if anyone else ha...

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Whenever I have limited out (and not a lot by any means) we basically define it as: hunting hard, smart, and getting some luck. Hunting hard= waking up early enough to get to the field before first light...hunting mid day...and hunting again at night if needed. This also can depend on how the dogs a...

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sweet pics! do you mind me asking where you got the skid plate/ vest in the first pic? ive been looking for a nice skid plate for my springer

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good question

i would guess you are not supposed to shoot anything if it is over/on the land owners property? just my guess, im sure someone has a definite answer

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i agree with bigshooter about walking more miles and putting in more work....i just wish a lot of states would do it like south dakota and let the ditches go wild, not farming or developing all the way up to the road. this obviously isnt going to the solve the entire problem of lower bird numbers, b...

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