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I have been kicking around the idea to try some new areas to hunt that are 25 hours drive from my house. I usually drive everywhere, but had an idea (probably bad) about maybe flying to the hunt. How hard or bad is it to fly with all your gear and a hunting dog to go upland hunting?

My first concern is the dogs. I don't want to pack my dogs as cargo.


I a...

How many have used a Shotkam and what is your opinion of it?

Used, one-owner, 2010 Winchester Model 101 Deluxe field w/ 30" barrels. Grade II oil rubbed furniture. Made by FN in Belgium. Includes factory flush fit Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder choke tubes, and Carlson's Cremator mid range and long range extended chokes. I also have a Turkey extended choke I can include.

Only defects are a small dent in the rib near the mu...

Has anyone had good experience with dog insurance? I've spent some time trying to do comparisons between companies, but none stand out as best. Seems most have base plans then options, and price vs deductable vs % of payout vs pays direct vet payment vs reimbursement. Any insurance for our 8yr old setter would have been a win, but was told he had moderate hips before we could ch...

Didn’t realize it was forecasted…about 1.5”-1.8” fell overnite…big rain…with the impending heat, it’ll be like viagra for the crops…soybeans will be waist high, and corn will be two stories tall…