I hate to say it but a guide who depends on "good numbers" is going to say "good numbers" no matter what. Anyone who hunted the Maine coast in the 80's and 90's knows sea ducks are a dismal state and guides are the only ones with enough time to find a dozen birds here or 50 birds there to get...
Skunk and/or Raccoon are taking them. If they are outside you have to put them IN SOMETHING or attach them TO SOMETHING. Even something as simple as running them through with a 1/8" bit and tying them to a brick with a piece of 50lb mono.
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When I heard they were making the 870 again I had hopes I would see a 28a or .410 after a few years but I have only seen (one) gun newly mfg by Remington. Being a fan of the green since I was a kid I was hoping for a comeback. Anyone have any news?