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Entries from April 2009

Words of Wisdom: 4/12/09

April 12th, 2009 · 2 Comments

(ed. note – As one of our readers commented that we have been short on wisdom of late, here’s a “Papa Doble.” Google those terms for references to the potent and now famous cocktail of the same name. It ain’t no foo-foo umbrella drink; it’s the he-man woman hater variant of the daiquiri.) “I have [...]

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Turkey Trouble

April 8th, 2009 · 3 Comments

Every hunter has a game animal that is his or her nemesis. Hemingway had trouble with kudu; I have a problem with the wild turkey. This should not be confused with a problem I had with the 101-proof Wild Turkey in college. That’s a story for another day. No, I’m talking about the bird upon [...]

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Pattern Recognition

April 2nd, 2009 · 4 Comments

Patterning your shotgun at a known range with the load and choke constriction you intend to use in the field is important to your success in wingshooting, but is especially critical when it comes to turkey hunting. Smaller, tighter patterns are best for turkey hunting, as you aim the shotgun and fire at a stationary [...]

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