DanielBooned

From the chatter I’ve seen on this thread and elsewhere on the board, I think everyone is generally aligned and concerned. We know there is a problem but it seems like there are so many uncontrollable issues- from the weather, the prairie droughts, lack of water, smaller number of ducks, massive amount of hunters on public ground who behave badly, expensive leases, etc that everyone seems to shake their hands and accept it.


There is so much money now in hunting, especially waterfowl, that I don’t know that anything would ever change without a real gras roots movement. From the clothing to the boats to the machines, shotguns, decoys, it’s the most gear intensive hobby I’m aware of by far.

As a younger ish person (34), who has seen the decline first hand, it makes me sad. When I was 16 or 17, I killed ducks and really didn’t even know what I was doing.

In my opinion, I think something has to change or my children who will be hunting soon won’t get to experience this at all- or at least anything that resembles what I grew up doing.

I would be perfectly fine with decreasing the limits of amount of birds. I know that days kill birds, not limits, but what will it hurt to have 4 instead of 6? Over time, I think it would make a difference.

I would also like to see more people stress killing drakes rather than hens. I know it’s tough at first light. But the ratio is so off, and many are unaware of that fact. We should educate and stress to shoot males only.

We also should look at the impact of game raised birds and really stress the negative impact this has on the population. It’s way more impactful than most were aware of.

Finally, something has to be done about Canada. So many more people are going up there and destroying ducks. They have more liberal bag limits and they are shooting young juveniles. Not sure what could or should be done, but I think education and awareness would help everyone. For years, the southern states dominated this sport. But caring for ducks really is a national, and in fact, international endeavor. A rising tide lifts all boats. I don’t care about shooting piles, never have. I’m fine to work my dog and watch the sunrise. But I care about the animal and these ducks are really going through it right now.

We were close to waterproof. Don’t remember much more detail

I’ve had good luck and bad luck with buying used. I did my due diligence and like others said, steered clear of any with a ton of non factory improvements (I.e lifts, snorkel, huge tires etc) I got it used and it was fairly clean. 7 months in found out it’s burning oil and probably gonna have to replace engine.

Nothing I could have done when I purchased this to know. Sucks, but part of it.

I’d be interested in taking my dog. How difficult do you think that would be?

Is opening day of rifle (16) too late to effectively call?

Already crushed ep 1 and it is as good as ever. Awesome job chef and keep up the great work. Love supporting good folks like you and also enjoy that you engage with your audience

They are harder than corn to grow

The XRM is awesome but unless you are doing serious muddling or riding, it’s unnecessary. I would highly recommend the can am limited or Polaris northstar. Both are fine, I prefer can am, but the climate control, and doors and windows, are such a game changer- especially for kids and wives.

I never thought I would be one of those guys, and it’s not really the cold that bothers me (especially with the heat the engines put out and my hunting clothing) but not being covered in mud and dust and dirt when riding along with the A/C when cruising logging roads in the summer is a game changer. Having a flip up windshield no doors is fine when you are moving, but when crawling along it gets hot.

Is that dude the special ed fella?

I have the 4 auto feature, and use it at the duck camp for gravel roads when they are slick and for driving in the snow. Do this many people really use it for the rain too, on normal
Streets? I guess it’s not a huge deal cus it only engages when needed. But that is baffling to me

Anyone ever tried or heard of this? Basically these companies do all the work to get a UTV street legal, by forming a MT LLC. I’m intrigued. I would have to pay sales tax if I register it in my state.