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phermes1 wrote:Thanks for the info!
Where in Maine did you go?

In the western part, and I'm going back in a couple of weeks. I'm hoping the leaves will have mostly dropped by then, as they had a fair start before I left.

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Just got back from Maine - pretty warm actually for this time of year. Fair numbers of birds - not everywhere, but thick enough when you found them, and the tough cover beat me (and the dog) up good. Lots of hoofin' it to get to where the birds were, and all of it seemed to be uphill for some reason...

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The best grouse hunting is up north along the Androscogin (did I spell that right?) river east of Berlin. I hunted grouse up there for 15 years and even in bad years would limit out in a few hours. There are plenty of logging roads on public land up there to hunt right off rt 16. It is well worth t...

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Having just returned from a few days of chasing Ruffies in Maine, I can say that they are indeed a tough bird to hunt. You only get to see them go about 20% of the time, and then for only a second or two at best. You've got to be fast! The birds are naturally nervous and often flush wild, even for a...

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I've got to agree with Don. I have the same problem with my dog - she loves the hunt, loves to point and is holding it well, loves retrieving downed birds (and all natural at this point - she hasn't been FF'd yet), but she sinks to the ground when someone goes to flush the bird - but only when there...

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Oh, and grouse you shoot on the wing. Partridge well......you'll see how the locals do it. Good Luck. Yeah, well they go fishing for Pike with shotguns up there too. My dad went to college and worked in western Maine in the 50's and 60's, and in all that time the only birds he was able to hit were ...

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Any suggestions for public lands in NH for grouse? Our family has a place near Deerfield and there are several WMA's in that area. Just wondering if anyone has a suggestion about where would be a good spot. Or, is it better to drive up to the North country? I'm not looking for secret spots (everyone...

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Well we have 16 new (03 or newer) Chevy 2500 hd 4x4 and have alot of tranny and diff problems, and the tranny linkage design Chevy has is horrible, I have an 07 coming in a month for work and am hoping they changed some things up. Fuel pumps are our biggest hitters around 50,000 and there going. My...

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Hey guys I have a 2003 GMC 2500 6.0 l 4x4 and the tranny went out at 71000 miles anybody have this problem with theres? A friend had an 02, same as you. The transfer case (manual shift lever) made a lot of noise. Also had a tranny problem - he towed a lot and NEVER had the tranny serviced. The deal...

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I was very hesitant to get an e-collar. But, I finally decided to get one after doing a little research. I'm not sure where I read it, but the most valuable thing I learned before buying a collar is this: if the dog doesn't know and listen to a command from 6 feet away, the dog isn't going to listen...

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Sure, 12 & 20 gauge ammo is more common, but there is plenty of inexpensive 16 ga ammo out there. It might be a little harder to find cheap stuff in a pinch, but so far I haven't had any trouble if i plan ahead a bit and also buy a good deal when I see one. You can get the Remington game loads and s...

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If it was me, I'd get a 16 gauge. Just love that 16... But you were asking about 12's and 20's, so If you've already got a few 12's then my vote is for a sixt... er, 20 gauge.

I also agree that Franchi makes some very nice guns.

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Some misinformation in this thread. Quite a few manufacturers produce true waterproof collars with transmitters that are also waterproof. Where you see some seperation is when you get in to the entry level, short range collars. Yes, you are correct - so let me restate what I said previously: the G3...

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I have the TT G3 sport basic. It is an excellent collar, and unlike ALL the other brands mentioned, it is the only one that both the collar and transmitter are 100% waterproof. As far as range is concerned, the G3 has 1/ 2 mile range, and let's be honest here - if your dog that far or farther away f...

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I use those wool fingerless gloves with mittens that flip over and velcro to the back of your hand. ... They are fine in the cold & snow, but really suck when it rains. Ditto. I've been looking for some gloves more like sealskin though. Must be waterproof. I'm hoping that will help a lot in the rai...

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I'm going to be in the Rangeley area for the end of salmon season and the start of bird season.

Last year they had a really wet spring and as a result the population took a hit. Word is that weather was very good for raising pa'tridge chicks this spring so it should be improved over last year.

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They make shotgun's and rifles that work. They used to make a 9 shot 22LR pistol, break open action, called the "Topper". There were better 22's around but it also worked. The beauty of them is that they were cheap. I have one of those (.22 Special, not the Topper) I inherited from my uncle. Surpri...

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Lots of briers and Multiflora roses where I hunt, so I usually just use deerskin work gloves. If it's really cold, I sometimes use the handwarmer packs, and put them in each pocket of my coat. Then I alternate which hand goes in the pocket to warm up and which one holds the gun. I bought the Thinsul...

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I have an 835. It has worked fine in all sorts of weather. It is what it is - an inexpensive waterfowling gun. Never had a problem with it. Maybe I'm just lucky!

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In NJ, "shooting the bird" occurs on average every 3.71 seconds during the morning commuter drive time.

:roll:

I've found when I can't seem to hit the broad side of a barn, I just switch to a choke that throws a barn-sized pattern.

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I have a Mossberg 835 Ultimag that only really gets used for ducks and geese. It's the only pump gun I own.

What I do to re-wire my brain to the pump gun action is go shoot some clays with it. Shoot doubles & triples. After 50 rounds I bet you won't forget to work the pump.

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I'm not brand oriented, I've generally bought based on the quality and features of the gear. It takes more than a nifty logo to get me to buy. I pretty much know or at least have a good idea what I want, then shop around for whatever I can get that meets that criteria. I just bought a Browning, and ...

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I swear I replied to this post before...

I've got a lot of shotguns, but these are the ones I use for upland gunning:

Remington Sportsman 48 Auto - 16 ga
Tikka 512S O/U - 12 Ga
Savage/Fox Model B SxS - 20 ga

And I just got it a couple of weeks ago - a Browning Citori 525 Field 16 gauge.

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i disagree about the 10/22 being a bad gun i find that as long as i don't use winchester wildcat ammo in the winter it doesn't jam and they can be pretty accurate A 10/22 is capable of high accuracy if you upgrade the barrel, trigger group, and action. All of which will cost several hundred bucks, ...

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Does anyone's state require pheasant stamps? PA is considering it on the promise of releasing some 150,000 more pheasant or some number like that. Even if most are eaten my foxes and other critters, I can't see how that can't make for at least a little more hunting oppourtunity. We're pretty low on...

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I can't really comment on hunting covey birds, but I do find I like to hunt with a double. I have both O/U and SxS's, and can't say I prefer one over the other as far an shooting goes. All of my SxS guns are older with fixed chokes, so they are less flexible in that regard. What I like most about do...

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It's GOT to be NJ. Check this out: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/pdf/game_birdharv_summary.pdf Pheasants and chukar are 100% stocked birds. The state stocks Pheasants and quail (they stopped stocking quail about 5 years ago due to budget cuts, but started stocking them again in recent years). So, w...

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Here's mine: Birds: Remington Sportsman 48 16 gauge A.H. Fox (Field Grade) SxS 16 gauge Fox Model B SxS 20 gauge Tikka 512S O/U 12 gauge Geese/Ducks: Mossberg 835 12 gauge I also have about 7 others I know about that don't use much, and probably a few others I can't remember... I do want one more -...

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Got one! I found a 525 Field, they had two of them (I only bought one). Apparently there are less than 1000 16 gauge Citoris in various models made per production run. Browning waits until they have enough pre-orders from their dealers, then they make them. From what I understand the 2007 batch, esp...

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Allow me to clarify a little more: Maybe I'm being too particular - when I say "most of the time", I mean after I say whoa and/or whistle she stops and then sometimes may reposition herself or take a step or two if she stops in an uncomfortable position. I'm operating under the assumption that any m...

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Let me clarify that a little - this is all yard work, not in the field or hunting situation. She does pretty well with whoa - If she's coming in, going sideways, etc. she comes to a full stop. The exception is when she is going directly away from me, and when I'm giving her the command she is no mor...

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This is all very interesting as I am focusing on whoa right now. I've got her to where she will stand for 15-20 minutes without moving (most of the time) and to where if she's running towards me at a dead run and I whoa her she'll hit the brakes hard, stop and stand until I release her. (most of the...

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I get Versatile Hunting Dog with NAVHDA membership, and the RGS magazine that goes with RGS membership. That's it, because I barely have time to read 'em. I'm spending lots more time training my dog & fishing this summer, which is a good thing.

I do like PDJ, but currently do not subscribe.

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It's my understanding that Browning has been making limited runs of various Citori O/U models in 16 gauge, built on a true 16 gauge frame. OK, I want one baaaad. I'm leaning towards the 525 Field. The only place I've found on the internet is Bill Hanus Birdguns. I asked at Cabela's, and they told me...

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I do yard work only in the evening when it's been really hot. For field training and working on birds we've been doing it in the morning, before it gets too hot. I carry lots of water for the both of us, I always water the dog first, and when it runs out, we're done. I carry lots of extra water in t...

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Well, I've got a heavy foot... I'd say my highway speed is typically 75-80. The governor kicks in at 95 MPH.

Might be a difference in tires, I have mud/snows on year round and run them soft at about 40 psi.

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"An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." - Robert A. Heinlein

Just about the only people who carry handguns concealed here in New Jermany are police and the crooks.

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When I bought my truck, I wanted a 2500 HD Duramax/Allison crew cab. It was the last day they were offering zero down/0% 5 year financing. I had two to choose from on the lot, the only difference was one was a GMC and had the 8' bed, the other was a Chevy with the 6.5' bed and a locking rear. The GM...

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Here's mine: Birds: Remington Sportsman 48 16 gauge A.H. Fox (Field Grade) SxS 16 gauge Fox Model B SxS 20 gauge Tikka 512S O/U 12 gauge Geese/Ducks: Mossberg 835 12 gauge I also have about 7 others I know about that don't use much, and probably a few others I can't remember... I do want one more - ...

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The days I actually hunt have been few - if you count full days. If you count as a day a couple of hours after work, then that's different. I certainly don't get out nearly as much as I'd like. Last year I hardly went at all because my GSP had cancer, and the few times we did go out we took it easy....

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This is a great thread - lots of very good information. I'm thinking about dropping some money on a few remote launchers. I'm thinking two at minimum, but three is probably better.

Any thoughts on this? Is two enough to start with?

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NJ GSP, I coulda written your post! I just placed my lurcher, however - man, that was ALOT of dog! Fur sure, a lurcher is no mutt. I pay higher fees for my intact dogs that's for sure. My lurcher has a better pedigree than on of my Frenchies - try to let an AKC show line person wrap their noggin' '...

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My deepest sympathies. Losing a friend and companion you love is a hard, hard thing to bear. Hang in there, and remember the good times.

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Your entire post was well said Ezzy, and I'm with you. If I may comment on a couple of points: The "mutt" owner has as much right to own, breed, and place puppies with other people as anyone else. We are lurcher owners & infrequent breeders. We breed primarily to preserve and maintain our line. We'r...

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Kinda glad this got bumped up because I got to read through it again. I too have a Mossberg 835, and despite the fact it is heavy (or rather because of it) it is an excellent waterfowl gun, but I wouldn't use it for upland hunting. One thing the mossy 835 has going for it, is that it will feed & sho...

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My father always said that you should never sell a gun unless you absolutely need the money. I wonder if he would have changed his opinion if he had ever shot this crappy little Marlin Model 60 .22 Semi. Talk about a gun for the scrap heap. Thing would jam after every other shot. I've got two of th...

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schultz's honor wrote:How does he tell the difference between the dog pointing a furry critter, and when he is taking a pee?

Brilliant!

Still laughing...

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You know, come to think of it, I distinctly remember a friend in high school who had a O/U that (I think) was .44 mag/20 ga. Might have been .357 mag, it was a long time ago.

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I inherited a marlin 30-30 from my grandpa. I had heard stories that it couldn't hit the broadside of a barn. That wasn't much of an exageration. At 50 yards it would hit the top left corner of a target and the next the bottom right. He gave me a few guns so I didn't feel bad about getting rid of t...

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My dad's H&R "Gamester" bolt action 12 gauge with the adjustable choke. Even on the "extra full choke" setting that thing threw the same pattern as it did on Cylinder - huge and wide, with holes a turkey could fly through. It jammed all the time too. Ever try to rack the bolt for a second shot at a ...

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