Recent content by DustyJoe

Patience is my strong suit. I used to rush all my shots but I now realize that only leads to bad shots. And when I did rush my shots and manage to hit one, the bird was usually so torn up it was almost unedible. Now I shoulder the gun smoothly and let them get a little distance before I pull the...

Kent Fast Lead in a 5 shot works best for me. Last season I was only able to get out one weekend and I fired nine times and got 8 birds. Every one of them dead when they hit the ground. I don't think it had anything to do with my aim, seeing as I didn't really put any extra time into shooting...

South Central KS I hunt in Harper Co. in South Central KS on private land. Compared to the last two years, hunting has been pretty poor this year. I've had worse hunts though. I've been hunting for about 13 years or so and overall, I'd give this season a 5 for my area. We saw plenty of roosters...

Thanks for the info. We are about to head to the field. It is coooooold!!!! I doubt we'll have issues with birds flushing early. Things are dry for the most part now but I can tell it was pretty sloppy last weekend.

I was just to your west in Harper County. How big was your group?

Anyone hunt the Glen Elder area this past weekend? I'm heading there this coming weekend and was wondering what to expect. Have not hunted there since the bird numbers have improved so I'm anxious to see what the area has to offer now.