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Hello All, Just thought I would share pictures of my son’s new turkey. While deer hunting on Christmas Eve day, four big birds walked right in front of our blind. My son had purchased fall turkey tags, and decided to take his first big game animal. He missed the first time, but made up for it...

The only problem with that ad is that any man who enjoyes it also loves a good beer and a large steak. -Jim

Thanks so much for all the feedback guys. Its a great help. Jim

Hey, The fit between the sides of the bulkhead and the side hull panels is good, but there is a large gap between the bottom of the bulkhead and the hull bottom panels. I may just have to cut a custom bulkhead, but would rather work with one already cut before I go buying another sheet of...

Hello all, My son and I have been busy stitching together our Honkers hull and sides. We have Just leveled the hull and are beginning to fit the bulkheads. Just one question... All the bulkheads but one fit perfectly. The bulkhead closest to the stern transom that completes the splashwell has...

Cool, Where did you get the plans? Was is special order from devlin. Or are they for sale on the devlin sight? Please post more pics soon! Jim

Hello all, I have just finished sanding the plywood sheets for my honker, and am getting ready to epoxy the scarf joints together. Just one question, what kind of hardener should I use, fast, slow or a mix of both. Here in CT the temp. is around 85 if that makes any difference. Ill post pics...

Actually no, typo, still haven't ordered yet but hope to shortly, Thanks Jim

Here is what is on my list of epoxy related materials for my honker build. I just set up my shop and will post pics shortly. Look at my list, to those who have built the honker, do I have anything missing, any hints for a new builder. I think everything is there but it would be great if those...

Hey, I love going every year with the family, but may not be in town this year. We'll see what my schedule looks like and maybe my family and I will go. What are you planing? Thanks Jim

Hello all, I'm going down with the family to our family house in Chincoteague VA. Which just happens to be rated 2nd best hunting location on the eastern seaboard by DU. My son and I went out last season and shot 15 bufflehead in 2 hours. On this trip down we hope to build a few blinds for the...

Can you say CT bear season 2009/2010? Thats the talk I've heard from my friends around CT. But then again they also told me 07/08 , 08/09 ... haha. BUt there is a growing problem around north central CT. My buddy is a on call bowhunter for the DEP and has shot 2 bears in the past few years for...

Hey Scott, Take a look at this link, it might give you some ideas. http://www.duckhuntingchat.com/viewtopic.php?p=436898 Jim

Lee, Do you have any pic's or drawings of your setup on the table saw? Any recommendations? Your help is much appreciated. Jim

I go every year with the family. Its a great day trip and a good learning experiences for the kids. -Jim

Hey, Just though about an idea and want some feedback. What about using a tablesaw? Most of you guys have scarfed before could that work? If I tilt the blade enough could that work?

Hey, I am about to start scarfing some plywood for the honker my son and I are going to build. We finely stopped putting it off and ordered the materials. Any one have any recommendations on a power planer to buy. Size, maker, Ect. Thanks -Jim

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Hello all, Just remembered its the D-day anniversary and would like to thank all vets on the site. Remember to thank our vets and god bless america. Jim

I dont know if the bear was taken down by a rifle or shotgun. I took out my 30-06 because if I am going to take a shot its as a last resort and I want the bear to be down without a secound thought. Jim