In honour of Grandpa

[Stan Hoover]

This year I decided to start a new opening day tradition in honor of my late grandfather. He was an avid small game hunter, dove and squirrel were his favorites. I was able to acquire his duck gun when things were made available shortly before his passing a few years back. It is a 30” Winchester Mdl 101 choked full & full.

I was designated by my uncle to sort through his hunting items before dispersal since I was close by and knew more about reloading than most of the family. Grandfather was from another era I guess you would say and never threw anything out. When going through his hunting/reloading room, I came across the original box with the receipt.

I have many great memories of joining him in the field, whether it was dove, squirrels, turkey, grouse, or white tail. I have to look back for some pictures, yesterday I was reminiscing while taking the 101 in the field once more.