Well, I bought that youth model 1100 20 gauge for my wife to shoot, and boys she is deadly!!! She shot it for the first time on Sunday. How's 16 out of 25 for the first time EVER!!!She had one streak of 8 in a row, and 1 double!! Them ducks gonna be in trouble this year [img]images/smiles/icon_biggr...

I shoot a 26" barrel for most of my shooting. I think anything less would be too short for me.
JT

Damn, That really is a double whammy!!! Chiggers and food poisoning at the same time! I wouldn't wish that on any one [img]images/smiles/icon_sad.gif[/img]

Anyone know when the season dates will be announced???

Just wondering what brand decoy you prefer?? And why?? I have 1 dozen of the Herter's solid foam ones, 1 dozen Flambeau's, and 1 dozen G&H's. I like the Herter's foam ones the best because the paint is much more durable than the others. Another question, do you repaint your decoys, or just buy new o...

Mack's Prairie Wings new catalog even has a "Mojo Crow" for a mere $77.99!!! Unbelievable!!!! [img]images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img]

I keep everything but my shotgun,calls, and waders in a big bag in my truck. That way all I have to do is grab those 3 things, + coffee and something to munch on, and I'm out the door!!! [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

You have GOT to be kidding!!! [img]images/smiles/icon_sad.gif[/img]

I'm hoping it's the one I've got planted now. I planted about 4 acres with a mix of Egyptian wheat,Brown top millet,Sunflowers, and Corn. It's right behind my lake and borders a fence row on the back side, with 3 or 4 dead trees. I think it's going to be pretty good [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.g...

If I have the time, I fix a BIG scrambled egg and sausage sandwich along with a Coke, and a large thermos of coffee. Then after the hunt I usually pickup some chicken tenders or whatever from the convenience store.
How long til duck season??? [img]images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img]

Less than 8 miles to a flooded slough 34 miles to a 20 acre lake w/some dead timber 120 miles to green timber 170 miles to rice field 190 miles to big cypress swamp 200 yards or less the lake on my house place & gadwalls out the wazzoo [img]images/smiles/icon_cool.gif[/img] Unkljohn [ July 09, 2001:...

I prefer the green timber, but I only get to hunt in it a couple of times a year. Most of my huning is done on small lakes and rice fields.

I try not to shoot them but when I do they go in the gumbo pot

My favorite has to be Mallards, then Pintails. But I kill way more gadwalls than anything else!