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| Scopes | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I read one of your responses to a question regarding 30-06 scopes. I am a first year hunter here in ...
A: While the scope is the most important thing, if you don't have a lot of cash take a look at the ...
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| Elk loads 7mm mag | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I will be going on an elk hunt in October and I will be using a 7mm Rem mag rifle. What weight ...
A: You'll need a heavy bullet designed for deep penetration. The Ballistic Tip is out! It's for ...
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| what grain for elk with my 300 SA Ultra Mag | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I've hunted elk several years and have recently purchased a new Remington 300 SA Ultra Mag. A box ...
A: Something that is designed for heavier game and deep penetration. Bullets like the Nosler Ballistic ...
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| what grain for elk with my 300 SA Ultra Mag | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I've hunted elk several years and have recently purchased a new Remington 300 SA Ultra Mag. A box ...
A: There is little weight difference here, so the real difference will come down to bullet ...
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| Deer Hunting | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I will have an opportunity to go deer hunting this summer in Northern Minnesota close to west of ...
A: I only hunt antelope anymore, and those seem to run about fifty bucks at a local processor. A deer ...
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| hunting guides | 2/14/2008 |
Q: my name is luke and i am currently doing a research paper on future careers, i was wondering if you ...
A: 1. pro--work that you like to do, get to be outside, basically getting paid to do your hobby. 2. ...
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| Jackrabbit hunting | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I really want to do some good jackrabbit hunting during the offseason, but don't know where to ...
A: I don't know anything about California, and just a little about jackrabbits. Generally they are ...
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| coyote hunting | 2/4/2008 |
Q: what is your opinion on using a blind for coyote hunting. a pop up blind. I am very new to this and ...
A: I have doubts that a blind would help. Coyotes are much more cunning than the game you usually hunt ...
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| food plot clearing | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I live in northern Wisconsin, and the land I own (20 acres) is in the middle of a wooded area with ...
A: The classic way of getting stumps out is to use a tractor and a big chain. Drive a big nail into ...
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| What's the best deer call? | 12/9/2007 |
Q: What is the best deer call for the midwest area? Do you like the Mad Growler or the True Talker or ...
A: I would bet both work well. It usually comes down to the skill of HOW and when they are used. If ...
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| Hunting Pros and Cons | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I am a Freshmen in College and i have a Research paper that I chose to do on Hunting Pros and Cons. ...
A: The main "pro" is it raises a lot of money for state conservation programs. This includes ...
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| Deer Hunting | 11/26/2007 |
Q: Kent: I live in Wisconsin and hunt whitetail deer with a friend. My friend insists that we go to our ...
A: I'm going to agree with you. Stumbling around out in the dark is a good way to break a leg, and ...
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| squirrel cleaning | 11/17/2007 |
Q: is it ok to clean and eat a squirrel with a warble (i heard it called other names it is a sore)
A: I had to look up "warble" as I've never heard of it. Turns out it is a sore caused by a fly maggot ...
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| hunting | 11/14/2007 |
Q: can you give me advice on how to clean duck, im a new hunter sibce june of this year and im going on ...
A: There are two basic ways. One is to leave the skin on, the other is what's called "breasting out." ...
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| Remington 760 | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I just recently turned 18 and purchased an old remington 760, 30-06 and planned to use it to go deer ...
A: The downside to the .30-06 is the recoil will be a little heavier than something like a .30/30 or ...
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| pistol hunting whitetail | 11/5/2007 |
Q: In your opinion what is the least powerful pistol that should be used for whitetail hunting? I ...
A: Keeping in mind I have never hunted deer with a pistol, my thinking that bullet design goes a long ...
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| gun card | 11/2/2007 |
Q: to go hunting do you need a gun card if your under 18 and if so i got one when i was 15 when do i ...
A: Keeping in mind I live in South Dakota and mostly know the law in this state, I think it's likely ...
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| blood from shot | 11/1/2007 |
Q: i shot a deer about 75 yds out with a rem 742 30-06. i went to where i shot deer and found only 3 ...
A: Trust me, the bullet exited. A lung shot would have left a lot of blood. You can usually even see ...
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| skinning | 10/30/2007 |
Q: how do you skin animals
A: I assume you mean something like a Squirrel? You didn't specify. You cut the skin (skin only!) by ...
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| Deer Hunting | 10/13/2007 |
Q: is almost at peak. I am wondering which stand to hunt so Ill give u the descriptions. I have one ...
A: Really, you didn't provide enough info. Ultimately it's going to depend on the wind direction and ...
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| Looking for a good Public Bowhunting Place | 10/7/2007 |
Q: My name is Robert Hyden and I'm from Jasper Tx. My cousin and I are very interested in coming to ...
A: Not familiar with Wisconsin. Morning temps will likely be in the mid 30s that time of year. What ...
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| hunting | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I have a question for you. I was hunting last weekend and i shot a nice 4x4 buck. I had hit it ...
A: According to custom on the Great Plains where I live, it's your deer. You put the first shot on it, ...
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| New to hunting | 10/2/2007 |
Q: Hi i live on the Black Mountains in Wales UK lots of woodland and mountain land trying to hunt ...
A: You didn't say what you are hunting, so I'll assume rabbits and squirrels. I grew up hunting those ...
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| Duck hunting/North Dakota | 8/8/2007 |
Q: Every year my family and I travel to North Dakota to go duck hunting. It's a family tradition. ...
A: I don't know the answer to this. I highly suggest you talk to a lawyer rather than take a risk of ...
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| rifle scopes for handicapped | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I have lost most of the vision in my right eye due to an accident. Are there any scopes with an ...
A: Hmm. This is a very interesting question. Despite having some experience as a rehab therapist, ...
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| Age limit | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I was woundering, how old do you have to be to hunt in the state of michigan on your own?
A: I live in South Dakota and don't know Michigan laws. What you need to do is look in your phone book ...
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| stuck shell | 6/5/2007 |
Q: i have a shell stuck in my barrel,should i try to blow it out with another shell
A: NO! NO! NO! Do NOT try blowing it out with another shell! The barrel could explode!!! IF and only ...
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| Binocular Question | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I am not sure what your knowledge is of optics, but I thought I would ask you the below to see if ...
A: I think the main difference is sharpness away from the center. If you can't see the difference, my ...
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| deer hunting | 5/21/2007 |
Q: i am doing a project on deer hunting and i would like to know some of the pros and some of the cons ...
A: Cons. Hmm. Sometimes you get irresponsible people out hunting, who drink alcohol and do stupid ...
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| RECURVE BOW | 4/18/2007 |
Q: I JUST BOUGHT A REAL NICE VINTAGE BEAR KODIAK MAGNUM RECURVE (40#). JUST NOTICED IT HAS LIMB TWIST. ...
A: Sorry, I don't really know anything about bow hunting. Is there an archery shop near you that could ...
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| Coyote hunt in SD | 4/10/2007 |
Q: Kent, A friend and I would like to do some coyote hunting. We are both military and are stationed ...
A: Two thoughts. First, look in the phone book for the Dept. of Fishygame and find the phone numbers ...
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| hunting cons | 3/16/2007 |
Q: yes you do believe hunting is a good thing...but do you believe there are cons in hunting..have you ...
A: There are cons to everything. Probably the biggest negative is that it takes husbands (almost ...
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| a rifle | 2/10/2007 |
Q: I am wanting to get a lever action 30-30 or 30-06. Please tell me some that are good thanks.
A: These are very different rifles. I assume you are hunting deer? You didn't mention what you are ...
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| duck boats | 2/4/2007 |
Q: Please can inform me what to look for when purchasing a duck hunting boat. Best Regards wayne
A: I've been using a boat for the past five years, but keep in mind there are two basic kinds of boats. ...
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| Whitetail deer | 1/30/2007 |
Q: We have a huge swamp behind my house with a lot of deer and bucks in there. However we rarely ever ...
A: The bucks don't get big by being stupid. When they show themselves, they get shot. There is a ...
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| Coyote hunting In Day Time in WV. | 1/29/2007 |
Q: for your answer. West Virginia now has night hunting with a light with a amber lens for coyote. I ...
A: Hunting at night brings all sorts of problems, including safety. Another is that you would have to ...
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| Coyote hunting In Day Time in WV. | 1/28/2007 |
Q: I am a beginner at coyote hunting . I purchased a electronic call and borrowed a blind and talked to ...
A: It's likely not legal to hunt after dark. At any rate, I don't think it would work. For starters, ...
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| deer sheds | 1/8/2007 |
Q: at what time do deer typically drop their antlers in ohio
A: Mike-- Really don't know about Ohio. A lot depends on the deer's nutrition too, which I would ...
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| Hunting | 1/2/2007 |
Q: my name is Maria and my class is having a hunting debate. I'm on the con team, and we need help. I ...
A: Cons: Getting up at 4 AM. Hunting gear can cost real money. Can cause friction with wife if gone ...
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| rifle | 1/1/2007 |
Q: Eastern tn., new to the area. I have been using a 30 caliber rifle in fl. for years. Here the shots ...
A: A follow up thought. Military snipers shoot people 800+ yards out. Obviously the government will ...
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| 100 whitetail deer running | 12/24/2006 |
Q: What reason would there be for nearly 100 whitetail deer, bucks and does to be running in sequence, ...
A: LuAnn-- The answer to this is in the song, of course. You know, the one that goes, "Eight pipers ...
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| All Around Big Game Rifle | 12/3/2006 |
Q: Let me first start by telling you that I am looking for an all-around big game rifle. First off I am ...
A: I think the 7mm will be too small. A .30 bullet makes a bigger hole. The 300 WSM is hard to find ...
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| remington model 710 w/ (from factory) bushnell scope | 12/2/2006 |
Q: Hopefully you can answer...I need the open mount sights for this rifle. I have had encounters with ...
A: You need to go to a full line gun shop and see what they have. Really though, you might consider ...
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| cleaning | 12/1/2006 |
Q: whats the best way and time to skin and clean.just shot later? any pointers?
A: Paul-- Could you be more specific? Skin what? If you're talking about a squirrel, the sooner you ...
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| Stop a runner | 11/20/2006 |
Q: How do I stop pheasants from running. No end to the cover. Really hard for my pointer to get a ...
A: You have a couple of options. One is to try to drive them towards something they can't run through, ...
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| the rut | 11/3/2006 |
Q: i live and hunt in mantua,ohio near westbranch state park and could you tell me when the rut will ...
A: David-- I live in South Dakota and don't know when your local rut is. What you should do is call ...
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| Deer Storage | 10/30/2006 |
Q: For a medium size deer, after field dressing, and skinning, could the quartered deer fit into a ...
A: Probably. You'll have to cut the legs off at the knees and the neck from the body, most likely. If ...
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| squirrel hunting | 10/3/2006 |
Q: Do you know how to keep or preserve squirrel tails? What matrials are needed? how to do it? how ...
A: The best (and about the only) way to preserve a squirrel tail is to cut it off as soon as you shoot ...
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| Ohio Rut 2006 | 10/2/2006 |
Q: What is your forecast of 2006 rut in Ohio - !st and 2nd ?
A: Skip-- I've never been that far east, so I have no idea. The person who would know is your state ...
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| 1st Wyoming Elk hunt | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I am going into the mountains out of Sheridan for my first Elk hunt. We'll have horses and camp for ...
A: Eric-- You need to have three guiding principles. First, you stay dry. Second, you stay warm, and ...
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| Hunting North Dakota | 9/11/2006 |
Q: Kent Staubus, Looking to pick your brain a little, my father and I go on a nine day trip to ...
A: I'm not real familiar with hunting in North Dakota, but can answer some of your questions. ...
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| rabbits | 7/24/2006 |
Q: What exactly does it mean if the rabbit shows the symptoms you described?I had always been told ...
A: White streaks or lines in the muscles are the disease I've seen the most (but still relatively ...
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| Deer Hunting in IL. -- Rut Dates | 7/23/2006 |
Q: Mr. Staubus, I am having trouble finding the dates of the white tail pre-rut, rut, post-rut and ...
A: I'm not really familiar with IL since I live in SD and grew up in MO. What I would do if I were you ...
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| rabbits | 7/22/2006 |
Q: I had always been told there was a time of year when "you aren't supposed to eat rabbits" for some ...
A: Once upon a time, it was thought that you shouldn't eat rabbits in the spring. Not sure why. This ...
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| 7.62x39 effectiveness against large bears | 6/15/2006 |
Q: I am a former resident of Michigan and now live in Alaska. I am seeking a good bush gun that I can ...
A: Gregory-- I shoot ducks and antelope. Bears are out of my league. However, I do know that the ...
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| hunting | 2/22/2006 |
Q: What would you recommend for boar hunting, a 30-30 lever action rifle or a .243 single shot? Also ...
A: Bob-- Either would work. Since the shooting is generally close in tight brushy terrain, you're ...
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| hello
Could you tell me how... | 2/11/2006 |
Q: Could you tell me how to make tranquilizers as i need them to shoot rabbits ferral cats so i can ...
A: It is difficult to make tranquilizers, and since most of them are DEA scheduled (meaning government ...
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| hunting clothing legal colorado | 1/29/2006 |
Q: I have heard that there are certain types of clothing prints/patterns that are not legal to wear ...
A: Sorry--never hunted Colorado. You need to either call the Colorado Fishygame Dept. or find a large ...
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| Canada outfitters | 1/18/2006 |
Q: Kent, do you know of a good area and outfitter in Manatoba or Saskatch for a party of 8 where we can ...
A: Dan-- Sorry, I only hunt in South Dakota, and sometimes in Missouri. Canada has goofy laws about ...
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| hunting rabbit with a beagle | 12/17/2005 |
Q: what is the best way to train my beagle to hunt
A: I don't have any experience with dogs, but I would bet there are some nice DVD's or books available ...
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| Shotguns | 12/17/2005 |
Q: I read on one of your e-mail anwers that 12 and 20 gauge shotguns is good for bird hunting. What ...
A: Tim-- A 20 gauge is generally used by people who want something light and relatively low recoil. ...
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| rabbit | 12/16/2005 |
Q: where should i hunt rabbits i a field or the edge of the woods
A: Eric-- The short answer is you hunt rabbits where ever you find them. They are sometimes in ...
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| Deer Antlers | 12/12/2005 |
Q: I have hunted Mule and Whitetails for a while. Since moving to Saskatchewan; I've had the ...
A: Seems to me that I've heard this one. What I think happens is that the antlers are bonded on with ...
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| Whitetail Food Preferences | 10/20/2005 |
Q: I'm hunting a property in Northeast Kansas where the deer have easy access to two fields on opposite ...
A: Tom-- The short answer is you can't hardly go wrong betting on corn. Corn is a very high sugar ...
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| hunting rifles | 10/6/2005 |
Q: I have been looking for some good hunting rifles and shotguns. I mostly use bolt action rifles with ...
A: For a pump shotgun, the Remington 870 is probably the all around best. They've been making it for ...
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| whitetail hunting question | 9/20/2005 |
Q: HEY KENT, I LIVE IN SOUTH EASTERN IDAHO, AND HAVE GOOD ACCES TO PRIVET GROUND WITH LITTLE PRESSURE. ...
A: You could try a few light grunts, but don't over do it. Deer are normally pretty silent, and I ...
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| Dove Hunting | 9/14/2005 |
Q: Can you tell me the proper or best way to clean a Dove? Of course all I want is the breast of the ...
A: I don't hunt doves much any more, but an easy way to do it is to make a small cut just below the ...
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| ammo | 8/28/2005 |
Q: is the 165 grain ballistic tip a good choice for elk hunting in co.?for the 300 win. mag.
A: Sorry for the delay. If you have a cow tag, I think the Ballistic Tip will do OK. For larger elk, ...
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| North Dakota upland and waterfowl | 8/22/2005 |
Q: My friends and I are considering a ND hunt this year and I would like to know if the first week in ...
A: First week of November can be kind of "iffy." About one year in three all the small and mediums ...
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| Whitetail hunting tips | 7/16/2005 |
Q: Hey Kent, I live in south eastern Idaho and am lucky enough to live close to and have access to ...
A: Generally the way rattlers are used is to find a good location near a scrape line or where you see ...
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| SD pheasant hunting | 7/10/2005 |
Q: I have been invited on a pheasant hunt this fall in South Dakota. I do not have any experience ...
A: Weather should be warm (above 30 degrees,) but could be muddy. Don't wear cotton shirts/t-shirts as ...
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| Invention idea | 4/29/2005 |
Q: My name is Jake Luker, and I am a second grader in Hamilton, Texas. I am entering our local ...
A: There is something similar out there for varmint calling (for coyote hunting.) It works pretty ...
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| turkey hunting | 3/22/2005 |
Q: what is the bag limit for turkeys in kansas for a non resident.
A: Cody-- I live in South Dakota so I don't know. You could look it up on the internet by looking ...
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| best bullet barnes x or nosler ballistic tip | 3/10/2005 |
Q: i have a 240 weatherby and i'm havinga hard time choosing between 90 grain banes x or 95 grain ...
A: Jimmy-- I've been using the Ballistic Tip 150 gr. in my .30-06 for something like 15 years now. It ...
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| i need some help | 3/4/2005 |
Q: thanks so much
A: Jessica-- You need to contact your state fish & game dept. They will have TONS of info on this and ...
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| small game and trapping | 2/1/2005 |
Q: when trying to remove human scent from a rabbit box what is the best method,also what are the key ...
A: I used rubber gloves when setting traps for fox etc. Be very careful to NOT touch the outside of ...
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| coyote | 12/1/2004 |
Q: is a 243 a good gun for coyote and what methond of cyote hunting would be best for southern michigan ...
A: A .243 is considered to be about the perfect coyote caliber. It's also a good deer and antelope ...
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| deer hunting in arkansas | 11/19/2004 |
Q: What are the guidelines for hunting on someone elses property? Is written permission to hunt all you ...
A: Lisa-- I would think that written permission would easily do it, provided it came from a sole ...
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| a good elk rifle | 11/4/2004 |
Q: Staubus, My name is Steven Brock I am 17 years old and have been hunting deer for many ...
A: In most states a .243 is legal for elk. However, it is the minimum caliber. I personally ...
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| grain | 10/7/2004 |
Q: its the best gun i have ever shot, but what grain bullet is best used for whitch game can you give ...
A: Depends on what you are hunting. For antelope and deer, I routinely use the Winchester Supreme 150 ...
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| calibers | 10/2/2004 |
Q: 280,30-6,7mm mag, and the 300 win mag. i just shot a 280 and was impressed but will it be enough for ...
A: No way I would use anything less than a .30-06 for elk. Sure, even a .243 is legal in many states, ...
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| cal | 9/30/2004 |
Q: hello i was wondering what you think of a 280 cal? is it a good gun for bigger game? please write ...
A: Cal-- I've never shot this caliber, but I have some thoughts. First, I'm not sure what you mean ...
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| World Class Waterfowl Adventure | 9/11/2004 |
Q: I would like to experience a world class waterfowl hunting adventure for my 50th birthday next year ...
A: I took some time to think a little about your question. I've only hunted ducks/geese in the Upper ...
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| Pheasants | 8/25/2004 |
Q: I have seen a bird the size of a chukar that has a lime green head and a light brown body. I called ...
A: Marilyn-- That would be OK My email is Two23@aol.com. Generally when I have a question about ...
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| Pheasants | 8/24/2004 |
Q: I have seen a bird the size of a chukar that has a lime green head and a light brown body. I called ...
A: I've never seen a bird with a lime green head either. Adult rooster pheasants have a lot of dark ...
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| Cost of Trained Bird Dogs | 8/13/2004 |
Q: I am a southern girl whose father was the best quail hunter ever. I grew up with pointers, who were ...
A: I have never owned a dog. If I lived on a farm or had never married I probably would have one, ...
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| Best semi-auto shotgun | 7/31/2004 |
Q: I am planning on doing more pheasant/quail hunting this fall and would like to upgrade to a ...
A: Merlin-- Both are very good guns. The advantage to these two brands are they have lots of ...
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| riding mules in Kansas, hunting pheasant/qual will it work? | 7/28/2004 |
Q: Im currently considering purchasing a couple a mules to ride here in Kansas to hunt birds with; ...
A: Howdy-- I just got back from Fargo. I used to hunt quail in Eastern KS and some in Westcentral ...
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| Waterfowl hunting | 3/14/2004 |
Q: Do extended chokes such as the patternmaster really offer any advantage? Have you ever used one and ...
A: I have not tried them since I have no trouble getting ducks with what I have. I typically shoot #3 ...
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| Rifle Scopes | 2/10/2004 |
Q: I HAVE RECENTLY BOUGHT MY FIRST RIFLE. I BASICALLY DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT SCOPES. I WANT TO BUY ONE ...
A: Additional info: There are two other numbers you will see concerning scopes. One is "1/2" or ...
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| grouse hunting | 2/7/2004 |
Q: I'm an unpublished author writing a scene about grouse hunting. The problem is I have not grouse ...
A: Roger-- Grouse hunting in northern Minnesota is generally done in fairly thick shrubby forest (pine ...
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| quail, bird dogs, and shotguns | 2/6/2004 |
Q: hey kent, i'm working on a play and i need some information on hunting. in a field trial, how ...
A: Did my answer get through the other day? I was out of town and on a borrowed computer and didn't ...
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| animal vision | 1/24/2004 |
Q: I would like to know if all animals (particularly game animals like rabbit and squirrels) are color ...
A: While no one knows for sure, there seems to be a lot of evidence they are color blind. I've hunted ...
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