PATTERN MASTER

I recently bought a pattern master choke tube last duck season and absolutely loved it. This thing will hit em' hard and really works well for them late season birds. Shooting 50 + yards was always not an option, now I feel like it's dead duck every time. Sure the choke doesn't automatically shoot the birds for you, there is some skill involved. But it is certainly the best one on the market and for 85$ you cant go wrong.

Anybody get a Turkey 1st season?

High Water

Be careful to all you boaters this time of year can be very dangerous when out on the Mississippi. High water will result in floating debris and driftwood. When boating always remember to hit waves directly on never side to side and never anchor from the back of the boat. And has anyone been Walleye fishing, I just went in pool 5A and and got some decent ones.

Flyways of the Mississippi

Duck hunting has always been very interesting to me. The birds color, their flying patterns, and most of all the terrian you will find them in. Growing up along the Mississippi as a kid, I just couldn't resist going. Starting at age 8, with one of my dads buddies, I soon took a hobbie, and turned it into a passion. The shooting and killing of these birds isnt what always makes this sport fun, it's being outdoors, it's being with your close hunting buddies is what I take most everytime I get to the blind. Its' those cold morning you don't even want to get out of bed that make this sport better than the rest. Its' that noon nap after a nice hunt you can enjoy because you were up so early. Its' the taste of your game cooking slowly on the girl. All of these are just a few reasons why I really do truly enjoy this sport.

Duck Hunting: try it somtime

March Snow

WHEN IS THIS SNOW EVER GOING TO LEAVE US IN 2009?
ISN'T IT TIME TO BE ON THE RIVER?

Hunting During Rut...

Now some states are different, but WI rut usually is around mid- NOV. This is when all stops need to be pulled out. The clothes need to be washed, face paint is on, and all human scent needs to be gone. Hunters must try to save their best tree stand for this time of year if all possible. During the rut, I usually have a pair of rattling antlers with, and a grunt call to help better my chances. The Whitetails at this time of year are looking to mate, and move all day. Sitting in the stand all day will help increase your chances of shooting a big boy. Scout a couple spots on your property to see where the does have been coming to feed, a Lotta times you find bucks here. Always remember to stay safe and stay downwind....

Dont shoot in the dark

When that big giant buck comes walking out right before dark and lighting conditions are poor, and that old bruiser decides to make his way down the hill towards you always remember. Hunters who sit past dark will be taking a risk of getting a fine, and possibly wounding a nice mature deer. Hunters must realize it is very unethical to shoot when its dark and not very sportsman's like. You must always keep in mind your lighting conditions, and if you cant see thought your peep sight, then you probably better not take the shot. I've seen this time and time again. When the buck of a lifetime gets wounded and never found, and runs to the neighbors property. All that hard work all year to make a very poor decision and poor shot will have you feeling worse than the deer itself. So remember to stay safe and take ethical shot in the woods.