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Glad you are getting into some birds. We are in our split right now, so no hunting right now... You certainly can dry age in your fridge. It will give you a different result than the wet aging that Dave describes. I like both depending on what I'm doing. One thing to try is to pluck the...

Where is your pup from? I have 3 Chessies: 2 from Nativeland Kennels in PA, and 1 from Westwind Kennels in ME. Not too many of the greasy stinky dogs in the South... Beautiful Deadgrass dawg!!!! Best, Steve

I've wanted to take a swan someday and definitely would like to have my little girl pick it up!! Love the boat, bird, decoys, and especially the last pic of Gus! Thanks for sharing! Best, Steve

Dave, I did pick up some good info on that thread. Thanks for the link. I didn't find that one! Gene, I've read that FF powder is probably better for the 10 ga? As far as wads, if I order 10 ga wads used for lead that would be OK with Bismuth?? What about the cover wads over the powder...

This summer, I was fortunate to pick up a Pedersoli 10 ga side by side kit. I plan to shoot the gun this winter ducks a few times, but I am having trouble determining a load. I am completely green when it comes to muzzleloading shotguns; have never done it before. I've done a fair...

Great demo! I really appreciated that. Thank you for your time and thoughtfulness in putting together that experiment. I can also attest to the durability of Jansens. The birds that I did from the paint you gave me 3 years ago have held up very well!! I am very impressed with the...

What a great accomplishment!! You'll never forget this!! In my opinion, I would definitely go to Stuttgart. There will be many opening days for ducks, but not many chances to compete in the world's. Best, Steve

Farrukh, Great trip. Loved the pictures! Going to get my Estuary wet in December; hopefully with some mallards on the bow. Best, Steve

I did forget my wife's birthday one year. Man, that was a mistake!! Good news though. I was able to get the photos back!! Bad news, I still can't post pictures. I just can't get the steps right. I'll have to have someone email me step by step instructions for computer dummies! Best...

When I got home, I went to take all the pictures off of my camera, and accidentally deleted everything. I have the card with a buddy who has some new software and he is trying to recover them. I am keeping my fingers crossed. Manitoba was a great trip this year. Unseasonably warm, but the...

That is a great NJ buck!! Now make sure you post some more pics of ducks on the deck of your new boat come second season!! Congrats! Steve

Zane, Good point. I've spoken to folks from England, and they have also told me about hanging ducks until the head separates. Probably part of their tradition. But, everything that I've read about aging meat; longer doesn't mean better. You reach a point in the curve and if you age...

I have wanted to do this for some time and finally made some two weeks ago after I got back from Manitoba with a mess of geese. The french dish of Confit. Take legs and thighs cover with salt, fresh cracked pepper both sides. You can also add any fresh herbs that you like. I added rosemary...

Neat read Bob, I can attest that aging ducks does make a difference. It does take quite a bit more work, but if you are after "the best" for the dinner table, then well worth the effort in my opinion. Here is a neat study from U of Minnesota. Best, Steve Optimal Conditions of...

Tom, Really neat bird. Question for you. What did you use for the texturing? That looks pretty course on the back and creates a NEAT effect. Texture paste? Impasto? Thanks! Best, Steve

Agree, I'd like to hunt over all of them, but the shipping cost would be prohibitive. My vote is the redhead. More suited to my rig, for what I hunt during the winter. No other reason. I would be proud to own all of those birds. Best, Steve

Now, the next pictures you post, I want to see a black duck, mallards, brant, and a greenwing teal sprawled out over the back deck!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'd like to make one suggestion/consideration. You may want to paint the inside of your spray shield a lighter shade of brown that you did the...

for their fall test. It was a great time and an example of a very strong club. This was my first time to an HRC event and I really enjoyed the weekend. It helped set the bar for my pup to work in the future. Putting on one of these hunt tests is an incredible amount of work and...

Nice spread dude, Did you get bit by a gator today? Make sure you bring those foam decoys to Neepawa with you. I plan on slapping them with steel.................. Best, Steve