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Josh: For many years, I have used Joe Winters, Winters' Gun Specialties, 66 W. White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ 08009, for my shotgun work. He's done trigger work on all my shotguns and I've been pleased with him. Hopefully he can be of assistance to you. The shop phone number is (856)...

Greg: I also live in South Jersey and the Lanterns took a liking to a maple tree in our back yard. My wife noticed the black mites and the red/white version in early July. They were climbing the tree trunk. We took some duct tape, wrapped the trunk about five feet up until the tape got a...

gcs: I have two o/u's that I use for duck hunting. One is a 12 gauge Browning Citori from the mid 1990's, 30 inch barrels weighing 8 1/2 lbs. The other is a 20 gauge Winchester 101 from 1966, 30 inch barrels, weighing 7 lbs. I practice for ducks on the skeet field with the guns and I shoot...

Hi Craig: I use a 20 gauge o/u and have found Hevi Shot Pheasant, 7/8oz. of # 6 shot to be an effective load to shoot. It's velocity is 1250fps. Recoil is manageable for an old guy using an o/u. It patterns very tight so open up the chokes for over decoy shooting. I do a lot of pass...

Hi Dani, While I post infrequently and lurk constantly, I have been a carver of gunning decoys since the mid 1980's. I have never carved a Ruddy, but have access to paint schemes. "Decorative Decoy Designs/Diving Ducks, Volume II, by Bruce Burk copyright 1990 covers the painting of...

Hi Chris: Back in the late 70's, I owned a 12 ft. Jon Boat. I cut out the center of the middle bench seat, about a 2 ft. opening. I laid beams across the top of the middle seat that were flush with the boats sides. Also ran beams along the top of the rear seat. I decked it leaving a cockpit...

Bob: I have a 20 gauge Winchester 101 circa 1966. I use Kent Tungsten Matrix, 2 3/4 inch, 1oz. # 5 shot. Expensive, but it patterns well out of the gun. I use the gun for teal and wood ducks...small ducks, small gun. It does the job. Heavy Shot Classic Doubles is safe for older guns...

Brian: The attached link has some decent shots of Atlantic Brant that give good views of the overall color scheme. I hope this helps. Dave http://roysephotos.com/Brant.htmlve

Andy: Not a Starcraft, but back in 1989, I bought a 14 ft. Grumman aluminum v-hull. It was their basic boat, bench seats, no frills. I ripped out the middle and front seats. I laid a floor out of 3/4 in. plywood and capreted that over. I decked the boat over leaving about an 8ft...

Brian: I subscribe to American Waterfowler. Also to Wildfowl. I really have no preference, one over another. Tom Roster is the Shotshell/Ballistics editor for AW. His stuff seems to always interest me. I've read him for many years. He had a column recently on recoil that provoked some...

Greg: I just found the receipt. Briley did the work in August of 2007 and it came with three choke tubes of my choice. The price back then was $209. Shipping and insurance brought the total out of pocket to $231.75. I could've found a Remington barrel with the Rem-Choke system...

Greg: I have an 1100 from the mid 70's. The barrel is 30 inches and had a fixed full choke. About 3 years ago I sent the barrel down to Briley and had them install what they called their thin walled choke tube system. I believe three choke tubes were included in the price. That barrel...

Nick: The Liquitex paints I can usually find in an art/crafts store. The Jo Sonya's, for whatever reason, are difficult for me to find locally where I am. I get my Jo Sonya's from Jerrysartarama.com. If it's art related, Jerry's usually has it. Dave

Nick: In regards to the second part of your question, "recommendation on a type/color of paint to use for Canvasback/Redhead heads." I looked up the following from Bruce Burk's book, Decorative Decoy Designs, circa 1990. Canvasback Drake Head Burnt Sienna Raw Sienna Black...

Nick: I seal my decoys (carved from cedar) with Deft Clear Wood Finish (3 coats). When that dries, I prime the decoy with Gesso, tinted to the base color of the particular bird. Hope this helps. Dave

Nice decoy. I like the twist of the head. For Brant photos, try these two sites: http://Roysephotos.com www.ejphoto.com Dave

Brian: I drill the knot out and fill the hole with either Bondo (auto repair) or two part epoxy. Dave

Brian: I can't help you with spots to purchase wood in Oregon since I live in southern Jersey. The types of woods and size question I may be able to help with. I have carved both cedar and sugar pine. Both are soft and easy to carve and will make a sturdy decoy. I carve...