Recent content by Birdhuntr1

I haven't been on this forum in a few years. I had plans many years ago for a pheasant hunt in ND that fell through and a couple of wishful thinking trips to KS that never materialized. Now with the 2 week weather forecast visible my plans are set. I've read & gathered useful information from...

Trace, Jit, Mac

I've been wanting for years to get out to Kansas to hunt pheasant but other hunts and sometimes just life have prevented my doing so. Last summer I was invited to join in with friends planning a KS turkey hunt for this year. I'm happy to say it went well. Took my first Rios, in fact filled both...

Always tough losing a friend. Cherish the memories.

Next November will be my first trip out west bird hunting. Primary target will be pheasant. I know what to look for to find them. As I understand it, sharptail and huns are in SW ND. Do they inhabit the same type of covers as pheasant, or should I look for different habitat if I choose to pursue...

I'm a woodcock bander here in Michigan. Thanks for this interesting thread.

I'm convinced we in Michigan are blessed to be the porcupine capital of the world :eek: The very best tool for removing quills are long reach curved locking hemostats. Do not waste time cutting the quills, it's just an old wive's tale that does nothing but double the amount of time to remove all...

Sorry for your loss of such a long time companion.

Just about done spearing pike for the winter, getting reports that the woodcock are filtering back so it's time to get the dog back in shape and ready for banding season.

My friend and I are both bird hunters and trappers. We've discussed this on occasion and believe that the chances of saving a dog in a 220 are slim. I'm sure there are plenty of cases that a dog has been saved, but it's our belief that those are times when the incident happens within sight of...

I am looking for an English Pointer pup that will be ready to go ideally at the end of March, but anytime after the 1st of the year would work. Must be MALE! If you or someone you know will be having a litter, ANYWHERE east of the front slope of the Rockies, please send me info. I WILL follow...

I just know I'd ask to try the Benelli! There's no way I could resist giving it a try! I'd be laughing though:D Speaking of bolt guns, a 20ga. Mossberg was my first gun. Got it two years before I was legal age to hunt. I about wore that thing out practicing working the bolt, lol! It's...

Thank you all again for the warm welcome! Hope your dogs stay healthy and you have enjoyable hunts!

Thank you all!

Thank you JMc! I'm hoping to retire to the Hill Country of Tx in the far off future. Fell in love with the area around Lampasas/San Saba while stationed at Hood. Are there any wild birds in that area? That will be one of the stipulations:)