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Any places around your area that salvage old floor joists from deconstructed buildings? I found some 2x10's at the local Old House Restoration Society that were 100 years +. Turned out they were White Pine. They were rough sawn so I planed them down, glued up the size blocks I wanted, cut out...

Hi Rich I'll chime in here. Chuck is right on the mark. Pat and I were asked to do a carving demo at a local Fall festival, and were thnking about what a quick carving demo might look like. I had some odds & ends of cork lying which when combined with a little inspiration from Bob wound up being...

First bird is a John Barnhardt, classic down river (Canton, IL) style decoy. This fellow is probably 100 years old. This second pair are from Bob Swann (Janesville, WI). I especially like these because Bob is a super nice fellow in addition to being an excellent artist. These birds came out...

Hi Mark I got that pair of Bill's Redheads from Tom Humberstone at the MidWest Decoy Collector's show in St Charles, Illinois. they are the best looking Redheads I've seen. Have really enjoyed having them in my rig. If you have a chance please pass my compliments on to Bill and say hi...

Great post Al, but where's the rest of the story on the kid in the Diner?

Like many of us I learned to hunt with an old hand me down single barrel, then moved to a Remington 1100 for many years, before picking up a SBE, but I must say I have enjoyed my best season of shooting this year with a vintage 20 ga SxS.

Thanks for the additional background Chuck....of course it now begs the question as to why my feeder doesn't have a neck collar? Trick question...because if it did I may not be able to keep Jim from dropping the hammer on it : ) Tim

Thanks Tim I didn't know Paul was planning an article on Ruddies but it was fun to see that photo pop up as I was reading through my copy. And yes that is one of Pat's Ruddies that I'm holding. Tim S

Chuck the Swan decoys worked great! That photo was taken right after I had dropped a beautiful Greater Bluebill Drake which was also the last bird of my limit for the day (the reason I'm not shooting at the other birds in range). Thanks again! Tim

Agree with all that's been said and share a personal story. I like combing Polypro long johns for warmth and comfort with Wool for durability and warmth. Several years ago on a 17 degree morning I tripped on a root while setting out my decoys. Water wasn't deep, but deep enough to flood...

The Swans were worth waiting for! Perfect size, should be able to see them for miles. Love'em...already have them rigged and ready to go. Guys the Ruddy Chuck made me is great little bird in Spring plumage, even has the horns a mature male displays. I'll get some photos up as...

Hi Wade Keep in mind that you one of the most experienced Duckhunter builders out there within about 35 miles of where you live. Brad Taylor of Toller Boatworks lives and works in Salisbury. I don't know Brad personally, but I've read many of his postings both here and on the old Gator...

Armor-Flex 5mm Neoprene dog vest from Cabelas in Mossy Oak Duck Blind. Vest is in like new condition (still have the original packaging). Vest is marked as a Medium but it is mis-marked (vest is for a smaller dog). Cabelas catalog states a medium will fit a 17" or smaller neck and 26" inch...

Nice Dave! I'm looking forward to hunting over the 6 I've made so far. Tim

I second that motion...all in favor, say aye!!

Way to go Brandon! Tim

How about the Wonder Twins...as in "Wonder Twins power unite". Characters from DC Comics. Or Double Trouble

Those are great! Can't wait to see them on the water. Should be visible for miles.

I really like the approach advocated in Robert Milner's book. Here's a link to Mr Milner's website http://www.duckhillkennels.com/dogs/gundogs.php I used Water Dog to train my first dog and still use some of the ideas Wolters wrote about in there. Many of the programs...Evan Graham...

Geoff, just wanted to add that your Wilcoxen Teal looks sweet on the water! All but one of the birds we shot were coming in bellies up with their feet down...just beautiful! Tim