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Early morning success! We had a half dozen gobblers come in to our setup about 20 minutes after fly down. They were grouped so tight I was hesitant to shoot. Finally one separated from the group for a clean shot. The bird weighed 23 lbs and had one inch spurs. We were able to save a couple wings...

As we are getting dressed for another MN turkey hunting opener, I am reminded that the only bad thing about this highly addictive sport is having to leave your dog behind. The look of rejection from our constant companion is enough to break your heart. RM

Eric, I totally get it. I wish you could follow us around on one of the Pheasants Forever National conferences. My wife can really lay into the North and South Dakota, Game and Fish and Tourism booths. Truly shortsighted and sad when you consider the money pheasant hunting used to generate for...

I don't think that Outfitters and guides are greedy because they earn their living utilizing a natural resource. Would you consider a lumberjack a greedy individual for cutting the wood that built your house? I'm guessing that most of these guides are young fellows that probably have the choice...

I've only hunted Saskatchewan for the last three years. No confrontations but we have had Outfitters beat us to the feed on a couple of occasions. The solution our trip leader chose was to simply go to another field and get up an hour earlier the next day. Last year, as it was just my wife and...

Chip, Congratulations on your purchase! Just curious, do you need to modify the transom on you various boats to accommodate the long shaft? If so, how do you intend to go about it? RM

That is some good advice right there!

Makes me wish that I was artistically inclined! Some day I hope to have a beautiful carved decoy for my mantle but until then I just enjoy watching others work and perfect their craft. RM

Adam, If your stated goal is to limit or eliminate out of state guides and outfitters, why doesn't your advocacy group lobby to license guides and outfitters like Alaska? It would seem to me that would be the best approach and it would greatly benefit your industry to eliminate the bad apples...

Adam, Thanks for chiming in on this subject as there has been much debate. As a former client to a half dozen Alaskan hunts, I am well aware of the valuable service that guides provide. Your service is not only to the hunters who frequent your camps, but also as stewards of the game we all seek...

Yes, I was surprised when I read how complicated the upcoming lunar mission in 2028 is going to be compared to the Apollo missions. RM

Mark, Beautiful gobbler and I couldn't help but notice your fine shotgun. I have always had an affection for SS shotguns despite not being able to shoot them well. Do you hunt any other states for turkey once you fill out? Our season in Minnesota starts next Wednesday and we were very fortunate...

Neal, On a recent elk in Oregon, my wife and I were amazed by the amount of waterfowl on the Columbia River. A duck hunt in the Pacific Flyway was quickly added to the bucket list. Are you aware of any reputable guides that operate on the lower Columbia by Longview WA that you would recommend? RM

My turkey shotgun is a bit of an oddball but it is a sure performer and really tames the 12 gauge Long Beard XR that I shoot. My only regret is not going with 20 ga as it gets quite heavy carrying it on the long hikes of South Dakota's Black Hills. RM...

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Good luck in you quest and post pictures of your bird! RM

Looks amazing as always! Would love to hear about your road trip to Maine as that is one state I've always wanted to visit. RM

Gary, Sounds fun! How much, if you don't mind me asking? I would love to go snow goose hunting in the spring but have no desire to purchase the necessary decoys, etc. RM

Eric, My dad was not a duck hunter and I took up the sport rather late in life when I could no longer afford trips to Alaska. Because of that, I had no preconceived ideas of how ducks should be hunted. I believe it was an article in Wildfowl magazine where I first heard of sneakboats and layout...