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OK, I'm just going to "get 'er done." I have a set of Broadbill Plans on the way. After much research and an attempt with the "Gator Boats" plans, I'm going "all in" and building something I know will fit my parameters with a proven design. BTW, I do like the gator boats and the guys over there...

FYI: I did not do much research, the amount of overblown/inaccurate information out there is just tiresome to me. I did watch a couple of the debates and read up some in the local paper. Granted the media has a bias, I realize that. I voted obama for two simple reasons: 1-I feel like...

I am a Park Ranger for the Michigan DNR. I've worked all over the state. Four years in Oceana County (Silver Lake SP), four years in Menominee County (JW Wells SP), seven winters in Ontanogon (the ski hill at the Porkies), and a few other Parks. I am currently at a park just north of Lansing, MI...

Dear Sirs: I picked up a stoger uplander 20 ga SXS and loved it. I am looking for something quicker then my 870 for the decoying ducks and possibly pat hunting. Specifically: 12 guage, SXS, choke tubes, double triggers, under 1K. I am thinking of a CZ bobwhite. I picked up a Nova, 1100, and...

FYI: In Michigan it is illegal to cut/destroy plants, trees, ect. on state land. Most game wardens do not get real excited about a few cut limbs or cattails. I will say that if a person starts cutting vegetation, a game warden would notice and look for other violations. Having worked with many...

Dear Dave: I am working on two different plywood pirogues right now. 36" beam, 2-4" rocker. They are going to be 12' 6" and 13'6" long. The weight should come in at around 50 lbs (oakhume) and at about 80 lbs (Lowe's BCX) respectively. The basic design is from...

I built a 12 foot version of the Gator Duckhunter to be moved in a pickup. Worked out pretty well. Just stick with the plans and you will have a very nice boat well suited for clam waters and moderate speed. The duck hunter poles/oars well too. Spring for the good plywood. I used BCX and...

To all posting, a big thank you! I suppose my message related to home protection via a dog were a bit over stated. My wife really likes having a big protective dog around. I will not have a biter, nor do I think a loaded shotgun under the bed is a good idea. We will be looking for a dog...

Let me begin by saying that I have been following this site for a few years now and I have learned a ton by reading the postings at this site. To everyone contributing, Thank you. I have read up on the common dog breeds and some of the more specilized breeds used in waterfowl hunting. I know...