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Remember when....

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:00 pm
by shnelson
I think this could be a fun thread that might date some of our members. You're encouraged to add more, just throw something out there that used to be true but no longer isn't.


Remember when...

You could buy a box of shells from behind the counter at any holiday station, and it was actually OK to bring your shotgun to school?

Re: Remember when....

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:07 pm
by delta
There used to be no internet scouting. How did anyone find birds?

Re: Remember when....

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:18 pm
by Jsb
You had to wait until noon on opening day.

Re: Remember when....

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:33 pm
by gimpfinger
You only had the option of rubber hip boots or rubber chest waders to wear while hunting, non thinsulate of course.

Re: Remember when....

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:36 pm
by gimpfinger
When duck camo meant you were using old military surplus clothing.

Re: Remember when....

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:46 pm
by 9manfan
.....you shot a canada goose and it was big deal.............

Re: Remember when....

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:48 pm
by gimpfinger
9manfan wrote:.....you shot a canada goose and it was big deal.............


I remember guys pictures in a couple local news papers for getting a goose or two.

Re: Remember when....

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:49 pm
by gimpfinger
2 3/4" #4's and a full choke is all you needed.

Re: Remember when....

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 3:34 pm
by triplecurler
You were allowed 3 ducks

Re: Remember when....

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 3:34 pm
by triplecurler
And only 30 days