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Shared shots: the ultimate diplomatic dilemma

Posted in News, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on January 26, 2010 | 6 Comments »

Buddy’s tail quivered, eyes locked on a nondescript patch of grass along an unnamed North Dakota creek. I kicked the grass and a rooster erupted. One, two, three, and my shot dropped the ringneck. As I turned to my partner to gloat, he asked if I’d shot.    He had too. The shots were so well synchronized, [...]

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Delta Waterfowl quick poll: Paying their fair share!

Posted in News on January 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Pet peeve of mine: All those bird watchers, nature lovers, mountain bikers, kayakers, cross-country skiers, hikers and campers are freeloaders when it comes to wildlife and habitat management. Back in the 1930′s, hunters then anglers petitioned Congress to enact an excise tax on their gear to be used specifically for management and enhancement of wildlife and habitat. Then [...]

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Delta Waterfowl quickpoll, dog gear: room for improvement? Heck ya!

Posted in News, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on January 18, 2010 | 2 Comments »

If you were the emperor of the universe, you’d … re-design that stinkin’ leash! Judging from the continued traffic on my post about dog boots, it’s clear there is a lot of frustration with the gear we subject our dogs to. When discussion centers on a “good” pair of boots being good because they last [...]

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Hey Neil, this is why I hunt …

Posted in News, tagged , , , , , , , on January 15, 2010 | 15 Comments »

Neil,  In Denver last weekend you wondered aloud why we hunt. Why anyone would work so hard and so long for a few bits of protein. I thought about that while hunting chukars today. Thanks for the motivation – everyone should go through this exercise periodically, taking stock of why they wander the ridgelines and prairies. [...]

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Do you Facebook Wingshooting USA? You should – here’s why

Posted in News, tagged , , , , , on January 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Alright everyone, time to take things up a notch. Now that our Facebook page is up and running, I’d like to encourage members of the Upland Nation to become fans and friends of Wingshooting USA. You can help … and WIN a Cabela’s $25 gift certificate. Become a fan yourself, then encourage your friends to [...]

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