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This is My Classic Shotgun: Pre WWII Webley & Scott
Monday, January 7th, 2013
Matt Hover, his classic Webley & Scott and his German shorthair, “Stella,” teamed up for this rooster near Beaver City in southwest Nebraska.
In the Hover family, it was something of a family tradition that a gun was passed down from father to son on a special occasion. So when Matt Hover earned his Master’s Degree in 2004, the only question was if the shotgun would be shiny new or a classic double.
“Coming back from a fly fishing trip in Wyoming, we decided to stop at Cabela’s in Sidney, Nebraska,” Hover said, “While I was checking out the new Citoris, my dad went into the gun library and a Webley & Scott caught his eye. He and I both agreed that giving a classic old gun a new life was better than a brand new weapon, so that’s what we did.”
Hover’s English double sees field action each year – typically early season when the shots are close over “Stella,” his 5-year-old German shorthaired pointer – and has brought him even more meaning as the years have passed. “I never plan to get rid of this gun, as my dad, who was always my main hunting partner, is in the advanced stages of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease (he was diagnosed at age 58, he’s now 62) and he hasn’t been able to hunt for a few years now. I terribly miss being able to have him hunt with me, but I will always carry great memories, especially using that Webley.”
Do you have a classic shotgun with a story to tell? Email a photo to Anthony Hauck, Pheasants Forever’s Online Editor, at ahauck@pheasantsforever.org.
New PF-Logoed Prairie Storm 100 Round Carry Pack
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
New for pheasant hunters this fall from Federal Premium Ammunition is a 100 round carry pack of the Prairie Storm pheasant load – perfect for any Rooster Road Trip.
The large packs are available at Cabela’s, and only in lead shot (the hunters on Pheasants Forever’s Rooster Road Trip will be shooting only the new Prairie Storm steel, as to avoid regulatory confusion when hunting five states in five days, including an assortment of public areas). But if your own Rooster Road Trip includes many hunters or many days, or both, the carry pack could be just the ticket.
In line with all of Federal Premium’s Prairie Storm products, this bulk pack is emblazoned with a Pheasants Forever logo, meaning with each box sold, a donation will be made to Pheasants Forever in support of the organization’s wildlife habitat conservation efforts.
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The Prairie Storm 100 round carry pack.
Anthony’s Antics Afield is written by Anthony Hauck, Pheasants Forever’s Online Editor. Email Anthony at AHauck@pheasantsforever.org and follow him on Twitter @AnthonyHauck.
Breaking in Upland Hunting Boots
Monday, October 10th, 2011
Pheasant hunting opens in Minnesota and South Dakota on October 15th, and I can hardly wait! I’ve been going through my gear for weeks and everything is looking good. One of my key pieces of gear is boots. A long day in the field can be a long, miserable day in the field with the wrong pair of boots.
I recently purchased a new pair of upland boots from Cabela’s, the new Cabela’s 400 Gram Ultralight Hunter Boots by Meindl. Right now the boots are brand new in the box, and I have made the mistake of not breaking in a boot before a hunt – once.
Breaking in new hunting boots is key to comfort and a long day in the field. There are several things I do PRIOR to the season to make sure my feet and boots won’t let me down:
- Initially wear them for short periods of time around the house and office (key, it is very difficult to return used dirty boots)
- Wear them with my hunting socks
- They may be a little stiff at first, if this does not subside you may need to get a different size
- Gradually increase the duration of time and distance you wear your boots on dog walks and during yard work
- As soon as I notice a small pain I, take the boots off for a bit and take it slow as small problems can quickly lead to larger ones.
The key here is to TAKE YOUR TIME when you break in your new boots and they should give you years of service.
These are just a few tips. Do any of you shooters have tips on what works for you when breaking in boots?
The Pheasant Fest blog is written by Brad Heidel, Pheasants Forever’s Director of Corporate and Special Event Sales. Look for Brad’s column, “The Gun Shop,” in the Pheasants Forever Journal.
Gun Review: Cabela’s 50th Anniversary Edition Browning Citori Superlight Feather
Monday, August 22nd, 2011
For those of you that have read the “Gun Shop” column in Pheasants Forever Journal in the past, you already know I am a big fan of classic Browning Shotguns. I saved tips for my first A-5. The Browning Citori is no exception. My first student loan helped me get my Citori. Seems I am not alone in my admiration of this iconic powerhouse.
Cabela’s also feels the Citori embodies classic tradition with style and speed, so much so that they have worked with Browning to develop the Cabela’s 50th Anniversary shotgun. They started with the Citori Superlight Feather 12 gauge as the base to start with and customized from there. The base model comes with a straight English stock and a lightweight alloy receiver. Both keep the weight down while making the gun extremely fast handling, always a bonus on a rocketing rooster! That said, you could not just throw some engraving on this and call it special or a collector piece.
The Cabela's 50th Anniversary edition Browning Citori Superlight Feather
What makes this Citori different from the standard Superlight? The first thing you will notice is the beautiful wood used in the stock and the forearm. This Citori has stepped up to a Grade VII wood. For the barrels they also kicked it up a notch by adding 2” to the barrels, which I felt really gave this Superlight a smooth swing. The weight not only makes this Citori quick but also a dream to carry for a full day in the field. The upgrade in the wood and longer barrels makes this a truly unique Citori. But they did not stop there. The Cabela’s 50th Anniversary logo is also engraved on the bottom of the receiver, giving this gun an extra touch of class without making it gaudy. Top that off with a very limited production run of only 200 and you have a true collectable firearm.
This gun is one that you would be proud to own. With a price tag at $2999 – only $600 above MSRP of a standard Citori Superlight Feather – you have the choice to hide it in the safe or, better yet, get out on a bright fall day and bag yourself a couple roosters. It looks like I may have to save a few more tips, or go back to school…
The Pheasant Fest blog is written by Brad Heidel, Pheasants Forever’s Director of Corporate and Special Event Sales. Look for Brad’s column, “The Gun Shop,” in the Pheasants Forever Journal.
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