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    Budget Friendly O/U 20

    Today I shouldered the CZ drake, Stevens 555, and Weatherby Orion. All 3 are a little long for me in LOP, which I could address after purchasing and would probably have the same issue with most O/Us on the market. The one thing I really did not like is I had to really bury my cheek to get the...
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    Who hunts with sub 20 inch "tactical" shotgun for turkey?

    Thanks to this thread I ordered a Stevens 301 in .410 last night. Looking forward to the weight savings compared to my 12 gauge 1187, and also hope it will be easier on my hearing.
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    Turkeys not Gobbling

    I take on the YouTube elk hunter mentality and try to find one that wants to gobble. Hike all day and hit them with a loud, aggressive yelp or two every 200 yards. The hope is that you eventually come into earshot with one that wants to talk. The louder the yelp the better. You want to ring the...
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    Budget Friendly O/U 20

    Does it come with spacers to adjust LOP or are you just shooting it as is?
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    Budget Friendly O/U 20

    Appreciate the responses! I’ll have to start perusing the used gun racks more frequently.
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    Budget Friendly O/U 20

    Thinking about picking up a handy, lightweight 20 gauge that will primarily be used for ruffed grouse in Wisconsin. Don’t want a pricey gun as it will likely be getting beat up. What are your thoughts on the Stevens 555 vs the CZ Drake? Any others you would throw into the mix?
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    Favorite Game bird Recipe

    Tenderize breast/thighs off the bone, brine in pickle juice or buttermilk for a day, toss in seasoned flour, then deep fry at 350. Makes a killer Chik-fil-a copy cat, or can go in wraps, tossed in BBQ sauce, etc. I’m going to try a Nashville hot style later this week. Not the healthiest option...
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    Cheaper Lithium trolling motor batteries?

    Noco Genius 10x4. They were super cheap on Amazon a couple years back. No issues, can select between lead acid, agm, and lithium for each battery.
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    Cheaper Lithium trolling motor batteries?

    I have 3 of the Weize 100ah lithiums from Amazon in my boat. One has been for powering electronics going on 2 years, and the other 2 have been for 24v trolling motor for 1 year. Zero complaints so far, and the Weize batteries are supposedly very well built (source: Youtube review). I’ve been...
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    Fishing Panama's west coast?

    Los Buzos prices for 2024 are $3750 a person for 5 days fishing and 6 nights lodging, plus all meals and beer. This doesn’t include tax (7% I believe) and tipping guides. Reach out to the lodge and they will send you the info. We were quoted $400 for an 8 hour day of fishing with Pesca Cambutal...
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    Fishing Panama's west coast?

    Thanks, I took a good look at their operation and it seems top notch. The two women that will be traveling with our group of 4 (my wife and sister) have no interest in kayak fishing, which is why we’re going the panga fishing route with Pesca Cambutal. Very interested in hearing about your...
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    Fishing Panama's west coast?

    Curious if you took your trip yet and how it went? We just planned a trip to Cambutal in June and reserved a few days fishing with Pesca Cambutal.
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    First Lite Born and Raised Break Up

    If it wasn’t for these guys, I never would have learned the art of the hard quartering frontal through the brush.
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    Dog names

    Grew up with labradors and this is the first of my own (Otter). She’s been challenging at times but having a blast learning from eachother.
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    Kill kit weights and ideas. Lets see yours? Ideas?

    Elk kill kit: -6 game bags (4 quarter and 2 loose meat, currently a mix of OvisSacks and TAG bags) -Havalon piranta and extra blades -Mini multi tool for changing blades because the havalon system is dangerous to do by hand -space blanket to use as ground cloth if needed -Bahco Laplander for 1)...
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