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The last hunt wasn't a bust, finally...Setup this Sunday morning with a small spread of goose decoys. Since moving back home to the Commonwealth of Kentucky though now in the central part of the state I have found that waterfowl hunting is extremely tough around Bardstown, KY. Compound the...

Since being laid off in the oil and gas in early April I have been blessed with finding a job in the Charlotte, NC area. Am wondering if any carvers on the sight live in the area? I will be moved the first of July. Looking forward to the new opportunity/adventures with the trout streams to...

Just got back in the states and I truly believe the Quetico provincial park in lower Ontario is one of most pristine, natural places within driving distances in North America. If God willing and your healthy enough to the challenges of portaging and canoeing it is a pure nature fix. The is...

Saw something interesting today (Sorry no pictures). I am currently working for a week in Hutchinson, MN with a vendor of my company. In the middle of town there is a high fenced waterfowl protected zone. I pulled up to the fence and noticed a gray barn yard goose. After a few minutes I...

Here is my first for me on the Texas Prairie...Ribeye of the sky...Sandhill crane...For most of you northern and north eastern waterfowlers on the fourm, take a notice to what I am wearing...The shirt I am wearing I wore on the first teal hunt in September...Unlike the north we have had an...

Well I hope everybody has had a wonderful opener if you are open yet and for those the season is underway...This year was a complete 180 from last year in the Eagle Lake-Lissie Prairie area...Due to last years drought very few birds were shot both ducks and geese until around Thanksgiving into...

You know the banter and laughter shared with friends during the hunt, after the hunt, and throughout the year...I can't sit here without a smile on my face reading through the various forum post of all us contributing and not think about the smiles you guys and gals share...Tonight I was running...

All, Beautiful decoys on the December Monthly Forum, hope I can carve and paint as well as the rest of you! Question to ask: Decided to try carving a head tonight of a Pintail Drake...Was wondering if you guys think this head is similar enough to full a sprig...Also on the paint...

Well went out to the lease to set-up for Snows, Blues, and Specks...Came back with a two man Texas limit on Ducks...We did shoot a nice mature snow and blue goose...Last week before the big blow the sky was full of snows...Oh, well I guess the ducks are ok...Today they were far and few...

Interesting Saturday morning hunt on the lease in Lissie Area... While throwing out a few duck decoys before putting out the snow spread in about calf deep water, a hunting partner and I heard snorts and grunts...Being from Kentucky we don't get ferrel hogs like they have down here in...

2 dozen GHG Hot buy Snow Goose decoys $80 per dozen ($129 brand new per dozen w/o shipping) 1 dozen Pro GHG Blue Goose decoys -$80 per dozen ($129 brand new per dozen w/o shipping) 2 dozen Specklebelly Redhead decoys $75 per dozen ($100 brand new per dozen w/o shipping) 100 Texas Rags on...

I had the luxury of being in the company of good friends and Cpl. Ben Desilets over the Holiday. I can say while in the boat I believe he shined a light down on us. It was one of the best Opening weekends I have had hunting the great commonwealth of Kentucky in 31 years of being with friends...

Wish all a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving! For those of us Hunting be safe in your outings...Would recommend if in a boat with mulitple people or alone you stop and have a "Safety Moment"...Prep yourself or everybody, whether old and new to the hunt, where everything is in your boat just in case...

Well, got myself on a small 750 acre leases near Eagle Lake...Been mainly targeting specks since I have been here...I been lucky enough to limit out all but 1 day in seven which led to still one bird...Starting to get this speck call down...Got a friend that wanted to get on the lease with me...

Well I can't say this will be my first warm weather hunt but it will be my first hunt to be nestled in the flat lands around Eagle Lake at 85 degrees...Just an opportunity to get out of the hustle and bustle of Houston. I am absolutely worthless today. One pull of the trigger tommorrow is all...

I have ask this question before several years ago and have researched the sight. Just wanted to be comfortable with my decision If you had neophyte in the layout blind next to you and wanted to hand him a call that is not just easy to blow but also effective in making yodels, barks, and...

The first time I was able but not able (married now) to go north with the crew from Paducah...Got the message they did "OK" today with shooting only 50 snows...I'm sick...Honey can I buy a plane ticket and be back Friday? Regards, Kristan

Here is the start of the Bluewing teal rig to hunt down here in Texas 2012. Starting to run short on bodies that have been cut out. Will be cutting more bodies out at a friends house on the 23rd. Happy Hunting and Safe Pursuits... Kristan

Here are my first two birds for 2012. The head on the bird on the left was carved in 2009. I tried to put a lot of features in the bill and ended up a nightmare. Thanks for wood filler. Thanks for all the private message to those whom responded on head color. Happy Hunting this season and be...

Preface: Using Acrylics What color is the appropriate to use for the Blue-Gray tint of the American Blue Wing Teal Drake? This is probably a no-brainer: BLUE GRAY of course! Do any acrylics manufacturers make the exact or what colors are blended to reach the proper tint. I don't have to...