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Any suggestions for a Canadian outfitter? We're starting to plan a trip for the 2023 season. Appreciate any first hand information. We don't need luxury, just a reputable outfitter. Thanks. Jim

Myself, my wife, and chocolate lab are traveling to a wedding in Paris, Maine the end of July. We'd love to explore the area after the wedding, but neither of us have been in that neck of the woods. We're not interested in checking the boxes for touristy locations. We both love out of the way...

Just getting back from hunting the last weekend in Arkansas. Saturday was an all morning rain which eventually soaked through my hunting coat. Any suggestions on something waterproof for the duck blind? Not looking for a lot of bulk, just something to keep me dry. I'm OK with layering to...

I've been looking for a dog ramp to help get my 70 pound lab in the boat after a retrieve. I see Cabela's has an Avery sporting dog ramp for around $80.00. Reviews are good. Does anyone have any experience with this one or any suggestions. Also checked out one by Beavertail but the reviews...

This excerpt is from the FDA regarding processed dog bones: There is more information online if you're interested. The agency says it has received reports of pet illnesses related to bone treats, including those that are marketed as “ham bones,” “pork femur bones,” “rib bones,” and “smokey...

I'm looking for some help getting started with SousVide cooking. Santa brought a unit yesterday and I've got a variety of ducks I'd love to use with it. I have Hank Shaw's book but would like to hear a couple of simple recipes from our duck boat family. Nothing better than first hand advice...

Going through dad's things I came across sportsmans licenses and stamps that were my uncles. They go from 1961-1991. Missing the 84-84 license. If anyone would like to add them to their collection PM me with your name and mailing address. I'll get them in the mail to you. They deserve to be...

My Dad, know to all of you as Wis Boz, died at our cabin Saturday. He wanted to see how our property had changed after it was logged a few years ago. He decided to drive so I jumped on the back. He mistook the gas for the brake and drove us at high speed into the trees. Dad was killed...

Here's Wiz Bos getting ready for the 2016 season. Mississippi River ducks beware! Shooting sporting clays and going strong at 90 years young.

On November 10th the city of Ferryville, Wisconsin held a ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the storm. Wis Boz was one of the honored guests. A Minnesota artist, Michael Sieve, allowed the city to use one of his prints on the plaque. Wis Boz was 15 years old hunting with his dad...

On a recent visit to Bend, Oregon we had a chance to see a dory that was built by our son's friend. He modeled it after the original design used on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. The next day he was leaving for a 19 day float in the canyon. Quite a maiden voyage. I thought you'd...

Where are the teal? Wis Boz on the mighty Mississippi

The education center at the Horicon Marsh will be displaying decoys and waterfowl equipment used in the 30's and 40's starting August 22nd. Burton Lange and John Yasger are two of the featured carvers. Marsh skis, skiffs, push paddles, as well as decoys will be on display. For those of you in...

I'm looking for an inertia driven back up shot gun for the upcoming season. Currently I shoot a Benelli M2 and love it. I was looking at the Stoeger M3000. Just wondering if anyone has experience and thoughts about this gun. I've found it in Real Tree Max4 for under $600.00 Thanks for your...

There's an eleven minute clip on the DU web site entitled Carving a Legacy, Long Island. It features the Arnister family. A nice look at the family and history. www.ducks.org/dufilms.

Six of us are heading to hunt snow geese in early March. Unless the migration changes we'll be staying in Maryville, Missouri. Just wondering if anyone knows the area and might be able to suggest some good spots to eat. Mom and pop type-not the chains. Thanks in advance.

Sitting in the marsh yesterday with a friend we were talking about the daily limit and the possession limit. We've been hunting for many years and neither of us had an answer we were 100% sure of. If you take a daily limit in the AM, take the birds home clean and freeze, can you go back the...

Just getting back from chasing snow geese in Kansas. The first day temps hit 35-40 degrees and the Benelli M2 cycled all the 3" BB's w/o problems. The following day temps were in the single digits. The 3" shells wouldn't cycle after 4-5 shots. Switched to 2 3/4" and they worked for another...

I'd like to pick up a layout blind after the holidays. Seeing Cody's post and pictures of the mallards in the snow got me thinking about it again. Never having hunted out of one I'd like some thoughts on what features to look for. I've seen some with doors that fold from the sides, some that...

I've got an Evinrude 6 HP 2 stroke outboard. Yesterday as I was leaving the marsh I noticed no water discharge coming from the outlet. It's rubber and had ice caked in it and wouldn't clear. I ended up dunking it in what was left of my hot coffee and that did the trick. Temps were in the...