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I won’t consider myself knowledgeable on the breed, but I frequently see Carl Schwenker (Long Island) at hunt tests with his boykins. They all do great and seem to have the drive for the game and hunting. AKC page here: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/southbayboykinspaniels He’s been...

There’s so much variation in the breed that I think it’s important to ask what you’re looking for. What are some of the traits that you’re looking for? Energy level? Size? Are you just going to hunt with the dog, or do you also intend to do hunt tests and try to title?

Hey a guy can dream! Richard - hopefully they grow out of it. Must be frustrating seeing that play out with family. As for the young guns you hunt with, hopefully a little time and pressure gets them involved in the other side of conservation eventually. If they’re truly hooked on...

While of the “flat-brim” generation, though not a flat brim myself a few things come to mind. I’ve been involved in a hunting mentorship program for a few years now that offers new hunters the opportunity to start hunting for deer, turkey, small game, and waterfowl, generally progressing in that...

I received an email from Diane last night that she was re-opening her store for one more week, from now until Sunday. Whatever is still posted is available. Figured some folks might want to place one last order.

Thanks all. Backrest is made - this was just a tool to help figure out rough material quantities. I'll slide things back a bit and see how that looks. Will give a bit more width for me and the dog. Dave - I'll dig through past posts to look for pictures of your blind. Curious to see the webbing...

I'm working through some digital mock ups for a new dodger on my Duck Boss 13. So far, I've only hunted it with a high-box style canvas blind. This off-season I'm hoping to build a new dodger and canvas lap blanket (both shown in red) to hunt it more like a sneak boat. I'm trying to decide...

Closed out the 24-25 this past weekend out on Long Island with some good friends. A big thanks to Anthony for helping me find a place to launch without having to pay exorbitant ramp fees or needing to be from "the island." Two days of hunting and one day of scouting in very cold conditions...

Sitka is running some of their products in solid colors now. You didn’t add affordable to your list, but it checks the other boxes.

Thanks, Steve for the chuckle. I don’t think I’d ever be able to forego coffee on a morning hunt, but to each their own! Eric - let us know how the Beckbe turns out. I’ve been eyeing their stuff for some time but it’s a pretty penny. Filson’s downward spiral out of “sporting goods” seems to be...

Definitely an iceboat. They’re an absolute joy and terror to sail due to the speeds, but the closest you’ll get to sculling (at least the laying down part) while sailing!

I’ve covered a lot of water in CT and NY this season, trying to give the new pup, Cedar, as many reps as possible. He’s been eating it up, and in turn I got to smoke up a few CT black ducks for Thanksgiving.

A friend of mine, Tomas, started Aix Taxidermy in Middletown. He worked on a LTD for me and does excellent work. I can’t recommend him enough. https://aixtaxidermy.com/