Pheasant Hunting Forum. This is the place for pheasant hunting discussions! Any regional information, post down in the regional forum boards. 1. 2. 3. …New member. Jul 21, 2012. #9. 12 gauge red label. Bought a used 12 gauge Silver receiver Ruger red label a few years ago. Have used it exclusively for pheasant hunting in South Dakota, Nebraska and Colorado. Love the gun. Im a big guy in my mid fifties. It is not too heavy to pack all day.Day trips from home make a lot of sense for you at this stage if thats possible. 2) leave the dog at home until you have the basic command and control in place.... 3) use a fairly open choke with a premium plated shot. 1and3/8 oz load minimum. You have got to kill or disable when the shot presents.Oct 16, 2023. #3. Me and a buddy hit a public spot in far southern MN. We walked in with wind at our backs and right away a big rooster flushed behind us. Kinda out of range no shots fired. We hunted for an hour and not much action. We got around a nice corn food plot and I got a rooster in the weeds around the edge.Feb 23, 2014. Hello Chris, I'm Kismet from Ultimate Pheasant Hunting Forum, and a recently appointed moderator there. (I'm the pretty one.) I miss seeing you post on the forum and recently someone said you may have been offended by some obnoxious remarks from a poster--who apparently, was asked to leave. Seems a shame …Pheasant Hunting Forum. Gucci Time. Thread starter Birdman2; Start date Yesterday at 12:43 PM; Birdman2 Well-known member. Yesterday at 12:43 PM #1 Goose give us all the Gucci items you can think of. Chives are Gucci, what else? Goosemaster Well-known member. Yesterday at 8:34 PM #2 ...Great wind and rain protection. B. Bowman CEO Camden Loche Inc. 2. Escape Velocity. Yo go my friend! 3. Backyard Bobwhite: Part 1. Even with our limited resources and lack of "professional" experience, the birds we released made it well into the following year per neighbors' sightings and photos.Nov 17, 2023 · This is the place for pheasant hunting discussions! Any regional information, post down in the regional forum boards. I hunt the residents' weekend in early October through the end of January, public (or publicly accessible) land about 97% of the time. Early in the season, I don't start hunting until early/mid afternoon, or possibly even just the last 1-1/2 hours of the day. I rarely pull up to a spot & find it being hunted.mnmthunting. Banned. Oct 8, 2009. #13. I was in the Froid area in mid Sept, scouting and Sharptail hunting. They sure lost a lot of CRP in that area. Still was standing wheat pheasants weren't very visible. I talked to a few locals in Froid and Culbertson and Plentywood. All remarked about the horrible Winter and loss of Pheasants.Our first hunting trip was into the mountains for duskys. We found some on a Forest Service road and got out to walk them up. Some walked off the road but a small one remained. Girlfriend said "Shoot that one!" I said it was kind of small and she replied, "Oh. OK. We don't want any teeny tiny little bullshity birds."Jan 24, 2024 · It's easy to point to the latest "record" prices--- in Allen County, Indiana, where I worked for the Federal Land Bank, I appraised a farm in 1980 for $3,500/acre. Last year it sold for $19,990/acre. But it was Class A farm land, systematically tiled every 50 feet, Houghton muck soil and highly productive. The range for IA ground Drake gave ($15-20K) will catch the majority, $10-25K would get 90% of it currently I will guess. The breakeven prices as WDH says in the his last post is spot on. "Off the farm spending" (how well the guy lives) vary so much between farmer, some need much better prices for just that.You don't. Give up on straight-away pheasants further than 35 yds, especially over heavy cover. They're almost impossible to drop & recover unless you're hitting them with a very tight pattern of pretty big shot. That's 4 or 3 bismuth or 2 or 1 steel. Practice shooting.Montana pheasant hunting forum, meet up with Montana Hunters, spots to hunt in Montana and Montana related posts.Jan 30, 2024 · Just reread the ND brood counts, total pheasants counted were up 61%, and # of broods counted were up 70%. Released 9/11/23. They acknowledged that conditions were optimal for the roadside counts, but overall data corroborated the higher #’s. Obviously, some areas much better than others…true in all states. Nov 14, 2009. #7. jnormanh said: You can easily prove the truth for yourself. Get some 48" wide butcher paper and a piece of plywood, and shoot some patterns at 30 or 40 measured yards. Pattern some "cheapo" $7 shells and some "premium" $15 shells of the same shot size and weight, and compare the results.Great wind and rain protection. B. Bowman CEO Camden Loche Inc. 2. Escape Velocity. Yo go my friend! 3. Backyard Bobwhite: Part 1. Even with our limited resources and lack of "professional" experience, the birds we released made it well into the following year per neighbors' sightings and photos.Nov 17, 2023 · Kansas pheasant hunting forum, meet up with Kansas Hunters, spots to hunt in Kansas and Kansas related posts. 1. 2. 5 days ago · North Dakota was the site of a harrowing story of survival, and a persistent father who refused to give up. Dr. Richard Olsen, 70, broke his leg after falling into a ditch while pheasant hunting last month. Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius. If you’re on the hunt for the latest gadgets, electronics, and appliances, look no further than Best Buy North Attleboro. As one of the leading tech retailers in the area, Best Buy...Are you on the hunt for a new apartment? Whether you’re relocating to a different city or simply looking for a change of scenery, finding available apartments can be an overwhelmin...Feb 7, 2024 · I feel that. I know I'm a terrible shot. I can go 80/100 on sporting clays and then the next day only hit 20/100. Still trying to figure out what works for me. Probably should do a gun fitting. Also keep in mind people on the internet frequently lie or conveniently leave out their bad days so don't take other's criticism too strongly. You must ... BRITTMAN. Well-known member. Dec 12, 2023. #69. I find solo hunting in MN too easy. Something about just me and a bird dog. Nearly every time it is one or two walks and done. Spend more time driving than hunting. H.Well-known member. Dec 28, 2023. #1. Had an appointment up north with a customer and figured I would throw the dog in the truck and hit a couple small spots a family member owns up north of topeka a half hr or so. He doesn’t bird hunt but doesn’t want it disturbed till after deer season. Usually good for a rooster or two if I’m lucky.Are you on the hunt for a new apartment? Whether you’re relocating to a different city or simply looking for a change of scenery, finding available apartments can be an overwhelmin...Well-known member. Jan 1, 2024. #2. Bob Peters said: Every year I go on a pheasant hunting trip in MN after Christmas, usually the last 4 days of the season. Maybe been doing this 5 years? One year I tore a muscle in my back running into cub foods to buy a frozen pizza at halftime of the vikes game.Dec 15, 2023 · Well-known member. Dec 15, 2023. #1. Yesterday when I was hunting I had a fully alive wild rooster run through an opening in the brush/grass. The dog had gone on the downwind side of the habitat, and I was standing on the other side, so I knew where she was. The rooster ran across about a 20 foot opening into another patch of habitat. Jul 13, 2023 · Today at 8:17 AM. #244. TennesseeTraveler said: I envy you guys that can harvest moose, salmon and other type of fowl. Here in East Tennessee there is not the kind of game variety of other regions. I don't hunt deer and even if I did, I think I would be a little concerned about CWD. I hunt the residents' weekend in early October through the end of January, public (or publicly accessible) land about 97% of the time. Early in the season, I don't start hunting until early/mid afternoon, or possibly even just the last 1-1/2 hours of the day. I rarely pull up to a spot & find it being hunted.Miforester. Well-known member. Dec 4, 2023. #5. My first trip out I was shooting lights out killed 9 of the first 11 birds with reasonable shots only shooting 14 times, last day out went thru a box of shells before I dropped my first bird. Took these three with four shots with a true double.Aug 1, 2007 · General bird dog information and bird dog questions. 1; 2; 3 … Go to page BRITTMAN. Well-known member. Dec 12, 2023. #69. I find solo hunting in MN too easy. Something about just me and a bird dog. Nearly every time it is one or two walks and done. Spend more time driving than hunting. H.Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania pheasant hunting forum, meet up with Pennsylvania Hunters, spots to hunt in Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania related posts. 1. 2.Regional Forums. Kansas . Hutchinson, KS. Thread starter nstric; Start date Sep 28, 2011; 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. nstric New member. Sep 28, 2011 #1 Hello all - Iowa resident here, pheasant enthusiast. ... Pheasant hunting opportunities are extremely limited this year in Kansas. Help us please by moving on to other states ...I think ditch hunters can get a bad rap because it gives the impression of being lazy. And ditch hunting is very illegal when after big game like deer but people still do it illegally. Usually come December the ditches have nothing but waist deep snow anyways. Last edited: Nov 13, 2023.You don't. Give up on straight-away pheasants further than 35 yds, especially over heavy cover. They're almost impossible to drop & recover unless you're hitting them with a very tight pattern of pretty big shot. That's 4 or 3 bismuth or 2 or 1 steel. Practice shooting.Oct 11, 2021. #10. I love SD and make several trips out there every year and also hunt closer to home in MN. SD is a special place with a lot of memories for many people. Certainly a lot more birds in the state and generally leads to better hunting, especially if you can get onto some lower-pressure private ground.Jan 5, 2024 · Hunting pressure and mild weather were to the two primary factors. Birds just aren't going to continue going back to the same cover they are getting hunted in frequently if the weather does not force them to do so. 2) A lot more birds were shot early on. Oct 23, 2023. #1. So far, public land, specifically WPAs in eastern SD, have been very good to me & Ace mid to late afternoon. We've started our hunting between 2:00 & 4:30. The longest we hunted was 2 hrs, but that day we were completely surrounded by standing corn. The other days, hunts were significantly shorter, and every single bird was ...If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, chances are you’ve heard of Bass Pro Shops. Known for their extensive selection of fishing, hunting, and camping gear, Bass Pro Shops is a one-stop...The video game 'EVE Online' will partner gamers with scientists to hunt for real exoplanets. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article. Advertisement Along with the singer Björk, th...Nov 18, 2023. #43. KsHusker said: I dont have the time at the moment to find some of the economic studies -- If I recall correctly there are some out there -- but when I mean look at upland hunting globally -take a 100k ft view instead of close up. You're drilling in on non resident sales.Pheasant Hunting Forum. This is the place for pheasant hunting discussions! Any regional information, post down in the regional forum boards.Grabbed a couple $10 PF T-shirts and light canvas/fannel lined shirt. My buddy got a Banded light weight hunting coat from their booth, 40% off, they will ship that to him and a holster/gun rest that is on a strap and rides about on your hip to rest the gun in but should keep it ready for action.Dec 27, 2008. #20. 20 guage pheasant loads. winchester21 said: Hi everyone- I've shot roosters with a 16 and 12 for ages but just last year I picked a really nice A-5 20 (that I probably shouldn't even be hunting with) and have been absolutely loving it. I've always been a fan of using the most powerful loads possible because our Colorado birds ...The O/U will satisfy the urge for a new gun and will be a step in the right direction. I'll take my time, learn more about SxSs and look for the best deal to ease the damage to the wallet. BTW, I've pretty much decided that my O/U should be 12 gauge but the jury is out on a side by side.Are you on the hunt for the best tourtiere recipe ever? Look no further. In this ultimate guide, we will take you through everything you need to know to perfect your tourtiere reci...Are you looking to sell your old appliances? Perhaps you’ve upgraded your kitchen or laundry room and need to get rid of your old refrigerator, dishwasher, or washing machine. Part...The range for IA ground Drake gave ($15-20K) will catch the majority, $10-25K would get 90% of it currently I will guess. The breakeven prices as WDH says in the his last post is spot on. "Off the farm spending" (how well the guy lives) vary so much between farmer, some need much better prices for just that.Dec 15, 2023 · Well-known member. Dec 15, 2023. #1. Yesterday when I was hunting I had a fully alive wild rooster run through an opening in the brush/grass. The dog had gone on the downwind side of the habitat, and I was standing on the other side, so I knew where she was. The rooster ran across about a 20 foot opening into another patch of habitat. Welcome to Ultimate Pheasant Hunting, the best Pheasant Hunting resource. Check out the largest directory of pheasant hunting guides, outfitters, and ...Colorado pheasant hunting forum, meet up with Colorado Hunters, spots to hunt in Colorado and Colorado related posts. 1; 2; 3 ...1 oz. of lead or bismuth 5s at 1200-1250 fps is totally adequate for most pheasant shooting. If you plan to take many 40+ yard shots, consider tightening choke a bit & with bismuth, size up to 4s (& possibly consider 1-1/8 oz loads if the bismuth 4s are manufactured too big & don't give close to 150 pellets in an ounce).Jan 2, 2022 · Hunted Graham, Rooks, Trego, Gove, Ness and Hodgeman counties Jan 10 - 14. Shot 6 Roosters and 2 quail on whias. Didn't miss a pheasant, however never fired a shot on days 3,4, and 5. Walked approximately 8.5 to 10.5 miles daily rotating 3 setters regularly. Are you a bargain hunter who loves finding hidden treasures at yard sales? If so, you’re in luck. Yard sales, also known as garage sales or tag sales, can be a great way to score a...Here is why I think Extinction Of Pheasant Hunting In Parts Of Nebraska. is a real possibility. When the pivot irrigation came in the late 60s and 70s almost all the fence lines and a lot of windbreaks were bulldozed. Now that left 4 corners and like a lot of these farm fields today all the road ditches are gone and the crops come up to the ...Well-known member. Jun 27, 2023. #1. Go hunt is having a sale on lots of high dollar boots at less 20 percent. It was enough to push me over the edge on a pair of kentrek hardscrabbles. Still way over my price range but come on man 90 bucks off that’s a bargain.Welcome to Ultimate Pheasant Hunting's Pheasant Information center. Seasoned pheasant hunting veteran or pheasant hunting rookie - you will find a lot of general …Well-known member. Oct 15, 2017. #1. I had someone tell me recently that pheasants cannot digest soybeans and that they can literally starve to death eating them. I've read a little on the subject on the internet and it appears it might be true. Apparently soybeans contain digestive inhibitors that render them nearly worthless as a food for birds.Nov 12, 2023 · Nov 11, 2023. #3. A group from work was out hunting family ground out by Goodland. 7 guys with four dogs shot 4 birds hunting most of the day. Said they saw maybe 20 total. mnmthunting. Banned. Oct 8, 2009. #13. I was in the Froid area in mid Sept, scouting and Sharptail hunting. They sure lost a lot of CRP in that area. Still was standing wheat pheasants weren't very visible. I talked to a few locals in Froid and Culbertson and Plentywood. All remarked about the horrible Winter and loss of Pheasants.Are you a perfume lover who is always on the hunt for the perfect scent? Look no further than Fragrantica, the ultimate platform for perfume enthusiasts. One of the key reasons why...Indiana pheasant hunting forum, meet up with Indiana Hunters, spots to hunt in Indiana and Indiana related posts. 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. Filters. Show only:Main Bird Dog Forum . Hunting & Camping. Thread starter TNQuailer; Start date Aug 7, 2022; 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. T. TNQuailer New member. Aug 7, 2022 #1 Looking for some recommendation on how to pull off an early season hunt without staying in hotel/motel. ... If your hunting trip are to other states then this may pay ...Pheasant Hunting Forum. Merry Christmas. Thread starter birddude; Start date Dec 24, 2023; birddude Well-known member. Dec 24, 2023 #1 Merry Christmas to all. Best wishes to each and every one of you. I pray we are all here next year for a few more interesting and informative talks and lively debate!! ...Apr 24, 2022. #1. I just bought a case of Kent Fast Lead. I've never shot it before. When it arrived I noticed that they are not high brass. I don't think I've ever seen a pheasant load that wasn't. They are 12 gauge 5 shot 1345FPS. Just curious if Kent has always been low brass or if that is something new.Ultimate Pheasant Hunting, Shakopee, Minnesota. 1,410 likes. Pheasant Hunting website community.. Nov 14, 2009. #7. jnormanh said: You can easilyAre you a classic car enthusiast on the hunt for your dream vintage v And the Excel spreadsheet they offer lists 55 of 66 counties in SD as being D2 or greater as of Sept. 8, 2022, which clearly hasn't been the case for a long, long time. Makes no sense at all. Based on the Drought Monitor, it seems to me that as of right now, only about 10 counties ought to be eligible for CRP haying/grazing. Active member. Oct 3, 2023. #1. As hunting season has arrived, Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a painful rash around the ear, on the face, or on the mouth. It occurs when the varicella-zoster virus infects a nerve in the head. Ramsay Hunt syndrome is ...Well-known member. Yesterday at 9:33 PM. #7. Munster927 said: Pulled the trigger today on ordering my first over under. I have a 20 gauge Citori 725 Feather on order through Scheels that's supposed to be here in about a week and would like some shell recommendations. The gun can shoot 2.75 or 3 inchers, anyone see much difference … Jan 24, 2024 · It's easy to point to the latest "re...
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