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Jack Sweet was a Master at comb painting Decoys. The man had confidence and skill in his technique that few if any can come close to. His DECOYS UNLIMITED worked very well in the past and are still used by some and collected by many. His much oversize decoys are amazing to see in person. My...

YUP. One must strike a balance or pay the price. Ain't no "One Size Fits All" in any situation especially concerning health. Do yer homework that fits your personal health and health issues. Best regards Vince

Scott, I do not wanna live forever just enjoy the things I do and did as long as I can. Doing things for a living and playing around with them are different things. Ya do enough at work ya don't wanna do it at home. Lots of my buddies cast lead for all the things you wrote. I traded my art and...

You should NEVER place molten metal on water. I've witnessed some incredible explosions straight from hell while working in the Steel Mill when molten steel met water. The explosions and the aftermath are things that one does not easily forget. I have many decoy anchors of all types and sizes...

I'm no expert, but from what I've seen the rural Saw Mills/Lumber Yards keep the best for their longstanding customers and sell & ship the rest elsewhere. I have not found suitable lumber in a big box store that meet my needs. Decoy carvers/makers can be very particular and will hunt for the...

I learned Lumber Yard Etiquette from my good buddy that owned the boatworks and another good friend in commercial construction business. I was along to get a inside on getting very good White Pine, and other wood for my carving and art. I got a very good education me thinks. The problem that...

Congratulations! Damn fine gunning decoys. Simplicity is all ya need to toll ducks. All the taxidermy pretty stuff we decoy carver/makers to is to toll people and decoy judges. Love the wood grain showing on the heads and the sawblade marks on the bottom boards. If they could talk.... Bottom...

Congratulations Dave. Fall turkey are mighty tasty. The crossbow that Mr. Sanford posted is one that is legal in NY, mabbee. The one you use is Not Legal, much to compact. Crossbow limbs in NY must be 17", and can only be used part of the bow season unless medical permit. So in many ways NY is...

Bingo! Also historic articles concerning that day in many other magazines over the years. I do believe that I have many of the magazines, and have read and reread in my lifetime.

The epitome of less is more productive puddle duck & goose hunting in my world. It worked "back in the day" as it works these days. Two Thumbs Way Up! Best regards Vince

Eric, Thank you very much for posting the info. Made me smile. Best regards Vince

Matt, My buddies dad had a 31, 12ga. that he let me use Dove hunting in PA. Oh my goodness, much like the Model 12 the 31 puts yer hands right where they Should Be like all fine bird guns. They put XX'z in the eyes of whatever your wingshooting. Both Model 31 & Model 12 spoil ya for all other...

Where is the Remington Model 31 pump? THE finest Pump Gun Remington Ever made. It was called the Ballbearing Pump cuz the action worked so well and smooth. It like the Winchester Model 12 was phased out as to much was handmade and costly to make. I can find no pump gun made today that can equal...

Considering the outlandish price folks are paying for Pickemup Trucks and SUV's that loose value quickly a quality "Shootgun" is a investment. Check the auction houses that sell quality sporting arms and you will see for yourself. Parker Reproductions are selling for way over their original...

Patrick, Patrick, Patrick. Your decoys make me smile. Such imagination and artistry. The Longtail drake on the Mighty Niagara with a tail wind... The migration is On. Enjoy. Best regards Vince

If the shipping is $50 - $75 ya still did good. Those are in damn good shape for their age. my 2 cents

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Reading is a passion of mine that I can not get enough of. Winters here in Western NY can be times when I'm indoors more than I can take. Reading can help keep Cabin Fever at bay for me. Thank goodness for a bookstore only a short drive away that has "14,000 Used and Rare Books" at reasonable...