re: 2016-2017 OB Waterfowl Shootout Thread *Update 1/16*

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I think you're being a little full of yourself to pretty much say oh I work harder for my birds therefore the guys with the easy "guided" hunts shouldn't be allowed in this competition.

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Wasn't going there at all, just that it was an easy delineation to make as opposed to excluding people who fly to canada. It was somewhat arbitrary. I really just didn't want to punish people who went the whole DIY route in Canada.

And I agree 100% - good guides have 2 things most of us dont: connections to hunt lots of private land and time to scout. They also have an incredible drive to do that day in and day out.

The only reason I like the teams thing is it makes it feel less like a "look at me I'm bragging about my great hunt" thread. Honestly, I probably wouldn't bother posting about my shitty hunts if it weren't for this thread and it's a good reminder that not every day is an easy limit. It's refreshing to see everyone scratching.