Recent content by Dave Horvath

A little smaller but not much lighter than your Hoefgen, the Water Feather might be an option. I haven't hunted out of one yet, but seen them in person and they are lighter than my Carsten's Puddler.

I use a Heavy Hauler Swap Out lanyard, and replaced the call drops with drops from Aves Waterfowl. I don't think either of them are american made though. It works for me. I've considered making a fancy leather lanyard like the ones Fowler Hide Supply sells with some closed cell foam inside it...

I've used the Ace decoy weights, the Avery GHG J weights and both have drawbacks. The surgical tubing on the Ace weights dries out and needs replaced, and the weights were lighter than I wanted. One the brightside they had and extra loop that was nice pull the weight off the keel. The Avery...

I have an older Alps Outdoorz wetland seat, it is an aluminum shaft and folding feet. I don't use it much but it does the trick when needed. They also have several other models with wider seats and backrest that might interest you.

I remember a trip up Lake St. Clair one year, I loaded up the truck to meet my buddy. As I walked through the gate of my yard I snagged my gun case on the fence and ripped the strap off. I ran back inside and did a quick rivet job and grabbed another bag and headed out. As I hit the highway a...

Chene Gear has a new waxed canvas/wool sweater out this year. I saw it in person at DUX, it is really nice, but they are proud of it. If I ever have to replace my old Cabela’s Windstopper pull over, the Chene might be a good candidate.

Decided to make a dove tote. Not necessary really, and certainly not worth the $65 Fowler Hide Supply charges. $13 for a roll of 3mm leather cord, $8 for bronze clip, leftover pvc decoy line crimps, and a non winning goose band raffle from a DU event and maybe an hour of time. Now I just need...

Jason, you are correct the exhibit is all from the Peterson collection. The gentleman’s first name escapes me as well. DU has had multiple podcasts about it recently.

Has anybody swan hunted in SD? Our group, a buddy and I, drew NR waterfowl permits as well as swan permits this year. We figured if it was available to draw for we might as well put in for it since we already drew the waterfowl permit. Neither of us have hunted swans before. Any info is...

While I was in Memphis for DUX Expo this past weekend I had a chance to sneak over to Bass Pro to check out the new Canada Goose exhibit. I was also fortunate enough to catch Katie Burke, the curator, for a guided tour, getting a ton of information about each decoy and carver. I was also able...