Recent content by Elksniper

I don’t buy gifts for grown men very often either. Gag gifts though.

It seems crazy initially but it works. I’ve never lost a bird by aging it. I don’t know about flavor change but way more tender. Hank Shaw is an avid hunter (especially birds) and a chef. Here’s his take on it: https://honest-food.net/on-hanging-pheasants-2/

Does it seem like the June hail storm had a big impact on the birds around Dickinson?

Thanks for the info guys. Sounds like I should drive a bit farther and get into areas with better numbers. If I do go to some of the more classic quail country, is it going to be crowded? For most of the hunting I do I’d prefer to have half as much game if it means half as many hunters. I...

I’ve done a lot of pheasant hunting over the years but I’ve only quail hunted a few days in 2023 and again about a week ago. Both times I was in Nebraska, which I know is not prime quail country. I found 5 decent sized coveys in 3 days on this most recent trip, similar in 2023. I have a 5yr...

Thanks guys. Those cactus look nasty, like something you’d see in Arizona! I’ll watch closely for those and leave if I see them.

Hi guys, I hunted last fall in the Dickinson area and I’m going back later this week. I ran into some sand burrs but didn’t realize it until the dog had quite a few stuck bad. I put his boots on and we finished the trip ok. For those of you that hunt in that area is that common? Do you guys...

E-collars get such a bad wrap because of the name and how people think trainers use them. The stimulation is very similar to the stimulation that gets used for physical therapy in humans, it’s not electric shock like an outlet or an electric fence. Other than for trash breaking they should...

Del Whitman does gun fittings and he travels some. I was able to get a fitting done with him in Medford, WI a few summers ago. Not sure what kinds of guns he works on but it was an awesome experience and I would highly recommend him.

Another vote for the PK method. I have been to 2 of their clinics and I have the perfect woah and perfect steady videos. If you can watch the videos, then go to one of their clinics you’ll have your dog rock solid steady in 4 days.

I’m sure the OP just got unlucky with a bad pair. As many others have said I have 2 pairs of Nevada GTX’s (one insulated, one non-insulated) that have logged hundreds of miles and seasons upland hunting, elk hunting, deer hunting etc. Both are still in great shape. At this rate the soles show...

Thanks for all the feedback guys. Storm number 2 just hit and it looks like brutal temps and wind for them for a few days. I still haven’t decided if I’m going to make the trip. Hopefully some quail can survive for next year at least.

I knew not to hunt during those harsh conditions and not to scatter coveys late in the day. The area I hunted last year looks to be getting some significant snow and cold the next few days but by the time I plan to hunt late next week it looks like conditions will be improving. Maybe what I...

I should have been more specific. I hunt primarily pheasants and 4-8” is welcomed, it’s our chance to finally get even against them! My dog and I don’t mind the snow, last year we shot pheasants on snow shoes. I was hoping to get one more hunting trip in this season but with much of the primary...

I’m a very green quail hunter. How much snow is too much to bother hunting quail in?