There are several types of shotgun choke tubes out there for many different uses.  Knowing which one to choose, for the right hunting situation is important.

What is a choke tube?  It is simply a device that restricts, or tightens, the pattern of the BB’s that come out of a shotgun.

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Last week, I was at an amazing Ducks Unlimited banquet in Knoxville and had the coolest opportunity to meet some really amazing people.  Not only did I meet Phil Fulmer, ex-head coach of the UT Vols, I meet a bunch of hunters who love the sport as much as I do.  I was really glad to meet couple of guys who own a hunting  ranch in Alberta Canada called Alberta Waterfowl Outfitters. I have become good friends with them and they are amazing people who live here in Tennessee. Their ranch has even had a camera crew come and film some of their hunts to be put on T.V. Their business is waterfowl hunting, and they do a great job at it.  They are working on a website and believe me, I’ll be letting you all know all about them once it is up and running.

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Turkey hunting is one of the most enjoyable and the fastest growing forms of hunting today. The most successful turkey hunters use different techniques just to locate a bird. Many techniques are applied and each turkey hunter would swear by their methods.

There are certain truths though that most hunters will agree upon.  Some of them are obvious enough, like, being in camouflage helps hunters stay hidden within gun range.  Or movement is the supreme enemy of the turkey hunters. Much more than this, practicing makes your skills as a turkey hunter better. And the excitement of the turkey hunt will focus the hunter’s awareness.

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Woohoo!!

School today has been canceled, in preparation of that winter storm heading our way.  I must say that I wish my mom had realized the closing BEFORE she woke me up and I was in the shower, but I’m still glad for an extra day at home.

I’m also excited that this is the last weekend for duck hunting and with the storm coming in, the ducks will be with them. I’ve always heard that foul weather bring in the fowl….and with this weather pattern, it looks like the fowl will be plentiful.

It’s important for water-fowlers to pay attention to the weather and understand how to use the elements in their favor.  If you simply go out hoping for a duck, chances are you won’t have much luck.  Duck season calls for preparation, or you are just sitting there in the cold.

To learn more about the weather and how it can affect your success, check out Ducks Unlimited.  There is a ton of good information there that will help you prepare for your hunt.

Wish me luck this weekend.  I hope to bag a few good ones for the dinner table.  My granny cooks a mean duck!

It’s driving me crazy!

For months now I’ve been searching for a new semi auto shotgun.  I have made some progress, though, and narrowed it down to the Beretta Xtrema 2  and the Beretta Urika 2.  I’ve been reading all about each one and am impressed at how many people like both of these guns… the reviews are pretty informative.

I am an avid turkey, dove, and waterfowl hunter and both of these guns seem like the the ones for me.  The only dilemma I’ve had is in choosing the chamber size… if I need the 3.5″ or just the 3″.

Also, I’ve not had the chance to hold either of the guns, to see how they feel.  But I’m  going to be able to go gun hunting next week at Gander Mountain.  I have to tell ya, I’m leaning  towards the Xtrema, but I’m not yet sure on how it will feel when I hold it. I’ve been in love with the Xtrema since I first saw it on T.V.

Any comments or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.  You can connect with me at Bryar@wildlife4kids.com    Thanks!

And…I’ll be sure to let you know what I find out about these guns, so that you can be better informed when it is your time to choose.

There has been many disagreements on what the best shotgun for turkey hunting is.  I personally believe a 12 gauge is definitely the best.  The actual gun itself ,though, depends on the money you are willing to spend and what feels right.

Now that the spring turkey-hunting season is nearly upon us, you should find the right shotgun. As turkey hunting has become increasingly popular, more and more manufacturers have developed shotguns that have more features. There are a few things you need to keep in mind as you search for the perfect shotgun.

You need to buy a shotgun that fits you. The only sure way to find a shotgun that properly fits you is to make an appointment with a firearms expert. Pull the gun to your shoulder. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction. See if the gun swings into place without extra effort. Pay attention to the weight of the gun – is it comfortable? Next, adjust the placement of your forward hand. Check to see if you are able to hold the shotgun steady for a set amount of time. Also, see if you are able to comfortably carry the shotgun for long distances. If you answer “yes” to each of these questions, you may have found the right shotgun.

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A few months ago, I joined a really great organization called Ducks Unlimited.  I had heard of that organization for years, but didn’t realize all that it does for the sport of duck hunting and more importantly, protecting the wetlands that many waterfowl inhabit.  Without wetlands, more than 900 wildlife species would be without a home and our entire ecosystem would be disrupted.

So far, the US has lost more than half of it original wetlands and even with the efforts of organizations like Ducks Unlimited, continues to lose more than 800,000 acres of wetlands each year.  If this continues to happen, not only will waterfowl lose their home, but so many other creatures too.  Each time a species becomes extinct, the eco-system is hurt, in ways we may not know of in our life time.  For the sake of ourselves, and the generations to come after us, we have to be careful of destroying species without understanding how that can affect our world.

I really want people to know how important the wetlands are.  Please take a couple of minutes to learn about the importance of wetlands and how you can make a difference.

Not long ago, we bought a new printer at our house to replace the old one that no longer worked. We didn’t want to throw the old one away and began searching for the best ways to recycle it. I was telling some people about it and they said “just throw it away”. That made me realize that a lot of people simply don’t understand the importance of recycling, especially things like computers.

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Hunting game for food, clothing and shelter is a big part of the story of the human race. It predates the human civilization we know today in many ways. There are many discoveries that are being made that confirm that notion. An Asian fossilized spearhead discovered recently was dated at over 16,000 years old, for example. There is also evidence that we used larger animals for food almost two million years ago.

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