Recent content by B. Heitman

There's a grain of rice down there somewhere....... A special thanks to mentors, D.M. and W.R.!!!

Those are INCREDIBLE. Back in the days (late 60's, early 70's) when 7 million + pintails traveled down the Pacific Flyway, I remember, as a very young man, bagging a hefty number of these eclipse drakes. The limit was 7, and my dad and I took full advantage of it. These decoys bring back...

Decided to give the old, standard tin soldier speck decoy spread a little bit of attitude... High time to change things up. I call these guys "Snarky Specks in a Kiddie Pool". White fronted geese in my neck of the woods (north Sacramento Valley rice), are under a lot of hunting pressure. They...

I've had the opportunity to bag two mallard/pintail hybrids in my hunting career. Had both of them mounted and gave one to a friend. That hybrid decoy you made is such an accurate depiction, it's scary. Absolutely beautiful, beautiful work. Two things immediately catch my eye... the subtle...

That is one BEAUTIFUL bird !!! Very complex and detailed work, especially with the airbrushing... Unique colors not commonly seen in the waterfowl world. You've done yourself proud. WOW, WOW, WOW. The recipient in California will be very happy with that.

FLOCKING IS FUN!!! PLUS, THERE'S A WEALTH OF INFORMATION ON THIS FORUM.... AND A # OF GIFTED ARTISTS WILLING TO SHARE THEIR TALENTS.

Don Are you still burlapping your foamers??? In following your posts, it seems like you have discontinued the process. I'm curious about your thoughts on this..... I'm a rookie working on 6 Whitefront "preeners". It sure would be nice to forego the burlapping gig for a number of reasons...

Sounds like a good "game" plan. I've had good luck with the A.C. Leggs pre-mixed seasonings for a nice breakfast sausage mix and smoked summer sausage. All spoonies, snow geese and a few skinny specks go into the sausage mix with 15% pork fat. Please let me know how that golden eye turns out!!!

What a great hunt, all the way around. I was curious as to how the goldeneyes are table-fare wise in your neck of the woods... how do you prep them? They get mixed reviews when bagged in the North Sacramento Valley. And, a happy and healthy New Year to you and your family.