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by setterbud
Sun Nov 10, 2013 7:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Upland boots, struggling
Replies: 32
Views: 16100

Re: Upland boots, struggling

been there done that save some money and get some bass pro uplanders they are now 119 but sometimes they are on sale for 79(that's what I got mine for) and the sales girl said they are guarenteeed for a year . mine are on their second year and are in better shape than the boots they replaced , danne...
by setterbud
Sat Apr 20, 2013 8:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Setter pup!
Replies: 12
Views: 4082

Re: New Setter pup!

tip for weveryone that wants to get another pup
just show your wife this picture
by setterbud
Mon Nov 05, 2012 7:10 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Any Missouri Opener Reports?
Replies: 12
Views: 5045

Re: Any Missouri Opener Reports?

well after finding a few covies before season, i was feeling pretty good, but as usual it changes, opening day i found one covey, it was a nice one however, , went friday morning to another ca area, didnt find any, older dog got a little stiff and a eye ulcer, vet on sat morning, went sunday afterno...
by setterbud
Tue Oct 16, 2012 7:37 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Things looking good for Missouri.
Replies: 19
Views: 8050

Re: Things looking good for Missouri.

http://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/r ... tus2012.pd

still not good, but more of the QE areas are expecting good numbers this year,

have been seeing more birds on a couple of these areas than last year
by setterbud
Tue Dec 06, 2011 6:43 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Kansas Hunt 2011
Replies: 25
Views: 10093

Re: Kansas Hunt 2011

Did the AARP. Booking. Still came up 61. Waited to late I guess
Will do the 45 one
The super 8was also going to charge 10 extra for the dogs being inside
by setterbud
Tue Dec 06, 2011 10:55 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Kansas Hunt 2011
Replies: 25
Views: 10093

Re: Kansas Hunt 2011

i jut called super 8 with aarp they told me 61. how did you get it for 46?
by setterbud
Thu Dec 01, 2011 6:31 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Kansas Hunt 2011
Replies: 25
Views: 10093

Re: Kansas Hunt 2011

Called the Bryant motel. In Wakeeney they had a dbl available for 45 a night. Anyone ever stayed there?
by setterbud
Wed Nov 30, 2011 6:36 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Kansas Hunt 2011
Replies: 25
Views: 10093

Re: Kansas Hunt 2011

Well I called the motel in hill city last night and they were booked up dec 12 so. I called motel in Hoxie and they had plenty of rooms. Looked and not to much walk INS around Hoxie but it looks like if u drive north a little bit there r several plus not to far from my spots north of hills city towa...
by setterbud
Sat Nov 26, 2011 9:50 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Kansas Hunt 2011
Replies: 25
Views: 10093

Re: Kansas Hunt 2011

where were you at? if i may ask, we will be going to Hill City area in december, when son gets out for winter break
by setterbud
Thu Nov 24, 2011 5:33 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Worst season ever in Mo.?
Replies: 34
Views: 10937

Re: Worst season ever in Mo.?

Went this morning. Got into two covies
So far this yer has been about the same as the last several. Finding one to two covies
After opening day I am seeing hardly any other hunters
And I hunt all public ground ]
by setterbud
Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:34 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Worst season ever in Mo.?
Replies: 34
Views: 10937

Re: Worst season ever in Mo.?

went last weekend up North, daughter lives in Kirksville, stopped at the mdc office to get a few maps, the quail girl was there, it was real gloom and doom from her, said sever was the best bet they did a whistle count there, 20 covies, another mdc person went there friday morning 4 dogs 0 birds, we...
by setterbud
Sat Sep 17, 2011 1:22 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Benelli
Replies: 12
Views: 5868

Re: Benelli

give these folks a call
http://www.whittakerguns.com/

he is a big dealer also west louisville is not near louisville is is outside of owensboro where you can go to the moonlite inn
by setterbud
Mon Aug 08, 2011 5:38 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: BROWNING A-5
Replies: 25
Views: 11844

Re: BROWNING A-5

i bought my 20 in 1969, when i was 19. saved for a year, found a used one, 1967, 26in bar, cyl choke onyl time it was worked on was after i got it put a left hand saftey on it for $5.00
i use it every year
by setterbud
Fri Jun 24, 2011 5:43 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Most Unlikely Gundog you have seen in the field?
Replies: 47
Views: 30521

Re: Most Unlikely Gundog you have seen in the field?

Our standard poodle, was one heck of a dead bird finder, only problem was cockleburrs, she was like a magnet to them
by setterbud
Sun Jun 05, 2011 4:31 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: First 20ga
Replies: 18
Views: 7183

Re: First 20ga

check this out sorry the 1187 is not rated . there is a reason why.
remember u get what u pay for

http://randywakeman.com/20GaugeAutoloaderComparison.htm
by setterbud
Fri May 27, 2011 4:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best Setter
Replies: 44
Views: 16257

Re: Best Setter

seems like most including me want one from a aa field trial dog and not a NSTRA one. Me I am partial to the Teoka line
by setterbud
Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best state for bird hunting?
Replies: 70
Views: 22746

Re: Best state for bird hunting?

I have never been to SD, so I am going on what others have told me, it must be good cause they keep going back, the drawbacks, money license , plus pheasant tag plus paying 100 bucks a day for three pheasants. Talked to a guy in Kansas lst year, he had already gone to SD, problem there was he had hi...
by setterbud
Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:30 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Kansas hunting questions
Replies: 4
Views: 3184

Re: Kansas hunting questions

by setterbud
Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:12 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Browning Feathers
Replies: 2
Views: 2168

Re: Browning Feathers

try this site, will get a lot of responses
http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/index.php
by setterbud
Thu Jun 24, 2010 5:20 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: semi autos
Replies: 21
Views: 9657

Re: semi autos

by setterbud
Sat Jan 16, 2010 9:20 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Sad Day...Stupid Missouri
Replies: 25
Views: 7356

Re: Sad Day...Stupid Missouri

well yesturday came to an end for the quail season went to mark twain lake went to 4 spots, in hte past could hacve found 7 covies, found one, the way the season has gone for it seems the last 10 years. The mdc will not stock pin raised birds, tried it in the past they will not survive. the mdc does...
by setterbud
Fri Jan 01, 2010 4:12 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Northern Missouri Folk
Replies: 35
Views: 14428

Re: Northern Missouri Folk

went to mark twain today, it was a tad cold, only found one covey, better than none i guess
by setterbud
Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Northern Missouri Folk
Replies: 35
Views: 14428

Re: Northern Missouri Folk

went to union ridge and rebels cove 2nd weekend, very hot, got into ther 70's did not find a thing, did you go to davisdale?, don't know where to go tommorrow, thinging marktwain lake went theer two weeks ago found two covies, duck hunteres where firing away.
by setterbud
Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: any one know any thing about happy holler
Replies: 3
Views: 1219

Re: any one know any thing about happy holler

never been, too far nw for me, i looked it up on the mo conv site both pheasant and quail are rated fair
good luck
by setterbud
Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Missouri Quail Season starts tomorrow, Man I'm excited!!
Replies: 31
Views: 5687

Re: Missouri Quail Season starts tomorrow, Man I'm excited!!

Opening day Went to Whetstone got into two covies, we got hot and tired. I am getting older every year and when the temp gets in the 60's i really wear out, dogs got hot and tired, they were really on them early. it was good to hear some others shooting, i drove arounda little bit and saw 7 more veh...
by setterbud
Sat Sep 19, 2009 9:07 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need help with choosing collar
Replies: 15
Views: 3303

Re: Need help with choosing collar

don't forget to check out ebay and Craigs list, some used ones on there as well. remember you get what you pay for, Innotek have a cheap price for a reason.

here is a good source
http://www.gundogsupply.com/dog-trainin ... guide.html
by setterbud
Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:46 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: What type of shotgun are you using for your bird hunts?
Replies: 214
Views: 221221

Re: What type of shotgun are you using for your bird hunts?

quail- first half of the season 1967 A5 20, cly choke, last half and for pheasants 12 ga Benelli super 90. either cyl or imp cly
by setterbud
Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Latest Addition ... Sophie
Replies: 4
Views: 1199

Re: Latest Addition ... Sophie

gooood loking pup
by setterbud
Sun Sep 06, 2009 2:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fair price for pups Pics added
Replies: 36
Views: 8464

Re: Fair price for pups

do you have pictures, how many of male/female, color, shots age etc how big are the sire and dam

you probably could have already sold a couple of them, remember the bigger they get, the more they eat and the harder they will be to sell good luck
by setterbud
Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:01 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: 1966 Browning A5
Replies: 11
Views: 5581

Re: 1966 Browning A5

No way for 1500, unless it is new in the box. Like the others look at gunbroker 800 is probably max. In the last year my brother has bought two 12 A5's for 700, good condition.
Also remember that gun cannot shoot steel with its barrell
There are several out there
by setterbud
Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:49 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: 1966 Browning A5
Replies: 11
Views: 5581

Re: 1966 Browning A5

I have a 1967 20 A5 that I bought in 1969, only been to the shop once and that was to change the safety from right to left. still use it today.
by setterbud
Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:51 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Picking out an over/under shotgun
Replies: 19
Views: 13320

Re: Picking out an over/under shotgun

Jason, before you go buying a 2-hole gun ask yourelf how many times do you shoot three times, if you are QUAIL hunting two is never enough. remember you will get what you pay for in any gun. don't know abou chukars, 2 is probable ok for pheasants but when you get that two hole gun you only get two s...
by setterbud
Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:46 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Walmart
Replies: 37
Views: 16141

Re: Walmart

still selling them here in MO,
by setterbud
Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:52 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Fall Planning - Missouri Public Land
Replies: 12
Views: 4627

Re: Fall Planning - Missouri Public Land

no, only the ca areas plus don't forget the lakes, corps of engrs areas as well. with all of the money from the sales tax, i do not understand why we don't have a program similar to kansas.
by setterbud
Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:21 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Ultralight beretta
Replies: 9
Views: 4518

Re: Ultralight beretta

ever notice how tgreat hose "ultra-lites" fill when you first pick them up, but when you take them out into the real world and into actual use , how much you don't like them.
by setterbud
Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:04 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Do You Hunt Fast or Slow?
Replies: 33
Views: 8493

Re: Do You Hunt Fast or Slow?

I quail hunt with two English setters I try to cover as much ground as possible when i get to a good looking spot or one where i have found a covey in the past i slow down, i try to relate this to bass fishing cover a lot of ground/water when i get to a point/cover (structure) slow down. when huntin...
by setterbud
Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:57 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Kansas 09
Replies: 18
Views: 6877

Re: Kansas 09

aim to some to Ks wheb deer season comes in here in Mo and hopefully in JAN
by setterbud
Sun Jun 07, 2009 6:04 am
Forum: Polls
Topic: Which shotgun brand do you use?
Replies: 180
Views: 223511

Re: Which shotgun brand do you use?

what kind of list is this you don't have the no. 1 gun listed

oh i got it you know that BROWNING IS NO. ONE and the poll is for the rest

20 ga A-5 bought in 1969, cyl choke
bought a 20 Citori once in 1993, need three shots so traded even up for
12 ga Benelli super 90
by setterbud
Mon May 25, 2009 9:35 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Fall Planning - Missouri Public Land
Replies: 12
Views: 4627

Re: Fall Planning - Missouri Public Land

Truman lake would also be a good spot to check out