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    Over/Under Turkey gun

    I have a CZ Redhead AT, that I've used and love. Can get a Meadow Creek mount for Red Dot to mount on the rib. Don't have to have it tapped.
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    Don't underestimate old guy strength

    In high school my dad came into the weight room one day to see what I was up to and to pick my sister up from school. I was training for football and had just benched 275 for a couple of reps. Dad hadn’t lifted in a loooong time. He repped it 10 times, but 315 on and repped it 8. Walked away...
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    Vets refusing to work on hunting dogs

    OMF, we deal with it too. Not quite as bad. Money is the driver. Gotta pay those administrative types their salaries. The practice I work at has 9 DVM. 10 years ago, I told the former owner, who was in year one of his 5 year buy in period, that I was interested in buying in, that I had no...
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    Vets refusing to work on hunting dogs

    Charge a $60 co pay to talk and have my lungs barely ausculted. This all prior to getting an upper GI scope in a few weeks.
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    Vets refusing to work on hunting dogs

    I've been practicing 10 years. Never told someone no, but not terribly common in this area/ our clientele for larger game animals such as bears or pigs. No lions here. I think as rkcdvm stated, you don't necessarily have to say much in terms of the activity being done. If you're Joe Blow from...
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    Four words that ruin an elk hunt

    "We should hammock camp!"
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    Turkey leg recipe?

    I'll second Hank Shaw's Turkey Carnitas
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    Four words that ruin an elk hunt

    "Can you help me?!!!" "My four-wheeler got stuck" Me: "Give me your rifle" Also me: Here, drink this beer "Do you have water?" Me: Yes, drink this beer "My phone is dead" "I called Search/Rescue" "I need a ride" Really happened the night before we headed home in 2022. Glad we were able to help...
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    Newb tips?

    I'd get a slate or a crystal pot call. They're easy to use. Diaphragm calls will take some time to get proficient with. I'd keep the box call, but only use it if you're contending with wind or trying to be very loud. If you're hunting in the hills/mountains of WNC you may want to use it to get...
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    How can I like the taste of venison

    https://howtobbqright.com/2018/05/10/stuffed-venison-backstrap/ He’s a big boy for a reason. My main go to guy for smoking meats and good grilling/smoking recipes of all types. Don’t have to have a smoker either. You can do this in the oven. I made my meat pocket ahead of time and seasoned...
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    Budget Friendly O/U 20

    I've got the CZ Redhead AT in 20 gauge. Can't recommend enough. Cerakoted.
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    Is the Expen$$$ive Turkey ammo worth it?

    My uncle and his soon to be SiL doubled up this morning on AL opening day with .410s and TSS at the dastardly distance of 36 yards. They should be put in jail. They also worked them for 2 hours. The double beard at the bottom apparently was working on double spurs as well. Shame on them for...
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    Is the Expen$$$ive Turkey ammo worth it?

    Maybe I didn’t articulate my post in an understandable fashion for you poors who can’t afford $50 worth of shells. I don’t want a turkey to flop around. I want it stone dead when I pull the trigger. Of course I want the bird at 25 yards. Sometimes though, depending on the situation, cover...
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    Is the Expen$$$ive Turkey ammo worth it?

    Ammoseek is your friend. You can get TSS for much less if you use that site. Bought 3 boxes of #9 TSS for a .410 at $8 a shell. Yes, it's expensive. But it's also, IME, much more effective than lead. I'm an avid turkey hunter, a good caller, but they're also sly birds. I want every advantage...
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    Turkeys not Gobbling

    Set up in a likely area and call sparingly. Take a nap. Continue soft, sporadic calling. I will typically set up in a spot for 45 minutes to an hour calling every 15 minutes. If nothing shows up, or I don't hear any gobbling, I move on to the next likely area and start again. Listen to the...
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