Recent content by bigredgolf

Got my first grouse, first bird on public land, and first bird over my dog Stevie, this weekend. Found a pair, missed the first shot, got the next, elevation about 8900'. Breaded and fried the grouse and covered with some home-grown bruschetta. Awesome stuff

How do you guys feel about bird numbers this year?

Thanks for the reply, Jim. My dog is a 1-year-old rescue who is half black lab and half Boxer, of all things. I was always skeptical that this would work out. But he worked really hard and never gave up. Made me proud, despite my poor shooting.

I had been training my dog for a while now and decided to take him out on a first day of bird hunting for both of us. I decided that we would go after Dusky Grouse in 9-10k elevation. Long story short, the dog did great, we found 3 birds, I got 2 shots off, and missed both. But just finding the...

I got a tag but it's all the way out in Grand Junction. Will be an adventure. No to mention the fact that it'll be my very first time hunting. I have been doing a lot of research over the last couple years but there's nothing like just jumping in and doing it. Hunter Safety is done, got my guns...

Does anyone on this board hunt turkey? I got a Spring tag this year

PDS, did you end up going out for small game?

pds - I just finished up my Hunter Ed and bought a Remington 870 20-gauge, my first shotgun. I've been speaking with CPW folks about spots - they are saying Brush SWA would be a good spot to check out. I'd be happy to join you some time if you're looking for a hunter partner.

Thank you marshrat. I am getting my hunter safety done shortly and plan to head out in January. I appreciate the info

Hi All, I am happy to report that I have purchased my first firearm, a used .22 LR that I plan to use for squirrel and rabbit. A 12 gauge will follow as I build up to pheasants and turkey. Does anyone on this board hunt for squirrels and rabbit? I have never hunted though have been an outdoors...

this is what I was looking for. thanks

great point, thank you

OK, maybe it should have been, "what dog breed do you use for your bird hunting?" better?

Good morning - the title says it all. What is your favorite pheasant hunting dog breed?

These are all very thoughtful responses, thanks to everyone for taking the time to help out