Recent content by DrahtsRock

A Draht and a Wirehair are different breeds. Similar but with differing key traits that have been selectively bred into each. I have hunted with both and have been impressed with the wirehairs. However, I have never been behind a dog with more prey drive and determination than a Draht. My...

There are lots of elk, tons of public land, and there is far less hunting pressure than in CO. If I was going to spend $$ and not save up pp I would go to Wyoming or Montana. I still hunt CO cuz I can't afford to go any place else. If I had the $$ north is where I would go.

I work in Jackson during the summers and would say it is probably a much better than a co hunt. If you do a colorado hunt don't waste $$$ on an outfitter. Save up some preference points and go on a good diy hunt.

Glad to see some other quail lovers are out there. I mostly hunt bobs, but do chase scales as much as possible. Grew up in colorado hunting primarily quail and blue grouse, it is a good quail state IMO but private access is key to success. And yeah the scale country can be rough on a dog...

Hahaha not really!

Just curious if there are others on the forum that focus primarily on quail in Colorado. You sure hear a lot about pheasants, but what about quail? It is starting to seem like I am the only one lol!

There are a ton of variables to think about when taking a long shot. I personally try to keep my shots under 40 yards. However, I usually shoot cheap target loads and a 20 gauge. If you have a good dog it should be no problem recovering wounded birds. That being said shoot if you know your...

Why not try out some Huns if we are going to release birds. They can thrive in overgrazed/over cultivated crap like most of the walk in. Farmers just cut the stubble to the dirt, even disk early. I think it probably has to do with money and drought. I spend a lot of time in the eastern part...

There are a ton of raptors around. I have witnessed them taking pheasants before. The number and diversity of raptors has made me start thinking about getting into falconry. Seems I am one of the only guys in the state satisfied with the upland bird numbers this year. Try to hit the places...

I have witnessed a difference between them as well. I believe it may have to do more with the habits of the different sexes than with the scent of them. Who knows, sure makes you wish a dog could talk. lol

Sure looks like prairie grouse habitat lol... Sorry I had to. You have some pretty looking pups!

I think you are thinking of sage-grouse or mountain sharp tails. There is a season open through Jan. 6 in unit 97, 93, 98, 100, 101, and 102 for greater prairie chicken. There are a few sharp tails out east too, just no season on them. The populations are doing well and both seem to be on the...

Anyone seen them this year while looking for pheasants? Or even bag a few? I have heard a lot of reports about quail, but what about chickens? Sure seems people are seeing a lot of hens and they sure can look like a hen pheasant. I am just curious after seeing them all over the eastern half...

Glad you got into something besides grouse, those poor birds needed a break lol. Nice bobs, imho nothing beats them on the table. Did you happen to be near Prewitt.?

Good looking pointer you got and cool spurs, got one this weekend with only one spur and it came out the side of the leg... weird stuff.