When I think of hunting for divers I picture the classic Les Kouba painting where the sky is gray, the water is churned and the reeds are bent by the wind. Making that image complete is a group of divers coming in, wings cupped, committed to the spread.
    It could be any of the...
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    A lot has been written over the years regarding taking children into the outdoors with you. The benefits are immeasurable and benefit the sport as well as the resource.
    This blog is more widespread than that. I’m encouraging parents to get their kids aware of their surroundings whether in the outdoors or on a road trip.


   As a teacher of 15 years, I’ve seen a lot of kids come and go. It’s amazing to me ...
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    The waterfowling seasons are just around the corner and it is a special time of the year—especially if you have a new dog to introduce to the sport. I remember my first hunting trip with my lab and it was a special occasion.
    Taking your dog on that first duck hunting trip is a big deal and you want to make it something your dog is going to want to do over and over again. Doing this properly is a bit more complicated than heading out into the blind and having a go at it.



    I recently...
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