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    All-time favorite Sub Gauge Upland Bird hunting Gun?

    My primary shotgun is a Franchi Instinct L 20 ga. Nice enough but cheap enough I don't worry about the dings and rust. I don't view 20 ga as much of a sub gauge. For upland hunting, it's never inadequate and rarely a disadvantage. For a majority of upland hunting, a 28 GA would probably work...
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    The G.O.A.T of upland

    With the majority, I'd probably disagree with your conclusion. But I'm glad you got out and enjoyed the bird you enjoy. Happy hunting.
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    Trail mix vs dog food

    Part of it might depend if you live in an area where hard mast is natural fall food for the bear vs soft mast. Some people claim trail mix is the greatest, many of which are in the Midwest.
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    Lets Talk about Bear Scores

    The record books are out there to search. I think others are on the track that areas that genetically produce bear with big skulls and find one that's bigger than most others. Of course, to me, hide square is probably the best metric but, even then, not great. With skull size they took a long...
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    Trail mix vs dog food

    That's really interesting. We used mostly granola along with candy and all sorts of toppings. Probably cheaper than dog feed where I got it. If we could have gotten trail mix I would have done it. Do you have just one bear? They're all individuals I guess. I had one that would leave purple...
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    Choosing a Dog

    I have had two brittanies and they are sweet dogs, have aggressive prey drive, and most are conveniently sized. They generally aren't what id look for with waterfowl especially if it was cold water at all. If you get a hunting (or, these days, trial really) bred dog and they might be more...
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    cargo management?

    I enjoy searching through my truck for yellow shot shells, bells, and aa batteries too much.
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    Ruffed grouse

    Habitat loss. My guess is bad to worse. I was never able to put many up in southern Ohio and that was almost 10 years ago. N Michigan, MN, WI are now most of where it's at. And it's still not what it 'used to be' (but what is?). Explanation is that the oak hickory Appalachian forests...
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    Ruffed grouse

    Ruffed grouse home ranges are small when they get one. But they will certainly travel further than a quarter mile to find one after they disperse from their mother's territory. No they aren't hard to find when you know where to look. But you will find them flying away at a very rapid rate...
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    Ruffed grouse

    It's possible we have different ideas of what a ruffed grouse is. Mine would be the actual ruffed grouse. Not spruce hens or ptarmigan. Regardless, the point is that a ruffed grouse (and other upland birds) are popular table fare for many different animals (not just humans) and tend to stay...
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    Ruffed grouse

    I don't know how it works in California. But the short answer is no. Yes, you'll get lucky and see them along a two track and, yes, they might not pay someone in a vehicle much mind. But grouse are elusive birds. They taste like chicken...to everything. The stupid ones don't live long.
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    Camo for hunting bear over bait?

    It seems to me any thought or reaction on part of the bear is technically possible. This tale, however, seems based partly on the idea that bears don't see well. They actually do see well. They, like humans, just aren't very alert since they aren't a typical prey species. But I don't believe...
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    What's your most accurate hunting rifle?

    Mine is an older model 110 blind magazine. The action is actually a long action not a short action. Axis should shoot the same on average.
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    Bullpup Hunting Rifle

    I didn't think bullpups were in season 😂
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    What's your most accurate hunting rifle?

    Off the shelf a savage 243 that I bought used for like $300. My savage predator 308 I bought for $600 something and then put a $300 criterion barrel on is probably most accurate. It was right up there before the barrel change. TBH if you can shoot 5 shots in 1 moa with a rifle you'd need a...
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    What type of shotgun for upland birds?

    +1 on getting a gun that fits you well, mount the guns in person to see how they feel and hopefully have someone to check the fit. You should be able to see the bead but not the top of the rib when you mount the fun solidly into your cheek. Hunting farm birds is not very taxing. You could...
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    Camo for hunting bear over bait?

    I would personally spend the $20-40 and buy camouflage. It seems that most high profile bear hunters wear camo over bait...though they might be sponsored. Also, I know someone who had a bear come in and stare at him and move out without giving him a shot. I do agree with grassy Mike that they...
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    Michigan bear hunt

    To me they always look bigger on a game cam than they are. It depends on what you want. If you just want a bear you could probably hold out on this hunt for a big one and cross the bridge in a year or two and just get a bear. But if that's not a practical option for you then they'll all eat...
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    Alaska blueberry bears timing

    I'll let the evidence speak for itself on that one. And I've been to and hunted the area in question. Good luck.
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    Alaska blueberry bears timing

    Even in a forum where providing specific locations was permitted, I'm unwilling to help people with specifics when they appear unwilling to understand the general behavior and biology of the animal. I've killed a 16 year old bear in the alpine in Alaska in the fall. If you've killed bear in...

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