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Interesting discussion. My ProStaff 9x40 is zero at 200. It has BDCs on it but I know the drop is 7.25 inches when I go out to 300 so I just aim a little higher. I think it is fine for out to 300 but I am looking at a Leopold just so I have better glass for the 400 yard shots. John

Most of the Blinds permit a 50 yards distance from the stake. There are some that permit a 100 yards. Grab the white map and it should be written on the back the maximum distances allowed from the stakes at various locations. Most areas you can forage stuff to brush up the blind. There is arrow...

I am getting old Trig. John

Sorry. Right side for the pup. Montana is on the left. So tired. John

Trig: The young one is on the left. Super impressed with her. Zero hunting lines but her drive is a 10. The one on the left is my 8 year old. Field Trial Lines and just lethal. John

Ran both the maniacs today. The birds were working good. Gads, Teal and Wigeon. John

Nikita is just over a year and an easy 70 pounds. Yes on the E Collar. You picked a good one. John

Lab is looking good Trig. Keep him trim. John

Not confirmed sightings. If I see one, rest assured I will be taking pics. Spooky snake. John

It is tricky. Wister may have Mohavies which are more potent then our other snakes. There is a Vet down there whose number was listed at the Wister Station at one time. Snake avoidance training and the vaccine can buy you time. Getting your dog treated asap will be critical. For those of you who...

Oh man. I like her. John

The Blinds are tight at SJ. You really are at the mercy of those around you in many locations. However, there are Blinds at SJ that are better picks that do give you the time to work the ducks. This is way less of an issue at the other refuge where Blinds are spaced out. John

If you don’t have a dog then you need to shoot ducks feet down. I pretty much only use 3 inch No.2 Kent’s and do fine. I typically run two Labs so I rarely will loose a shot duck. Even with my two Labs, I still want the ducks committed before I shoot them. This will force you to become more...

Aaron I still remember you as a Junior Hunter. I am glad to see you are still hunting. John

Nikita is getting close to 80 pounds. She is a big girl but she is cut. She has been on pheasants, ducks, doves and Bandtail all in her first year. It is rare that I will hunt without one or both Labs. However, my senior Lab is just freaking amazing. Total jock and ripped. I am lucky to have...

Took Nikita up today and she got her first Bandtail. She has had a very busy first year of hunting. John

Brother saw it. He said it was freaking huge. John

Went up to Palomar Mountain and did well on Bandtail. The big girl loves the snow and is great at finding Bandtail that are shot. John

Mine is an older one and will not take 3.5s. I have killed a bunch of ducks with it using just 3 inch No 2s. If the winds are up or I got a shot at geese then I just take my Citori Over and Under and it eats 3.5 inch rounds for breakfast. It weighs just over 8 pounds and I have no issues with...

You will gain pellets with 3.5 but you can do a lot with the proper choke set up. Don't get me wrong. I am with you on the 3.5 option. I like it for turkeys and geese and when I am hunting ducks in seriously crappy conditions. Again, make sure what you buy you can easily breakdown. Because once...