Recent content by Quailnerd

Are they electronic? Tried a pair that were and the wind whistle drove me crazy

What are you wearing??

I’m trying to wear more hearing protection, last 2 outings I’ve gotten a line on 5 coveys by hearing. No one else could hear a peep.

Lots of variables here.. yes they could be close, yes they left the roost at daylight to feed, yes they are within 200 yards loafing. Yes a coyote flushed them 20 minutes before you showed up. Cover ground!!! Edges, food bushes near by the roost. Not sure where your at if its central ks where...

We killed 4 in one day last year on the Arkansas river chasing roosters and quail. I hate them things!

I met my best hunting friend 10 years ago at a nahvda na test, it was worth it just for that!

Dude that gave me a good laugh, but as we speak I’m packing cured meat with gallons of water to go do it again… maybe your right.

I’ve ran 2 through the na and left it there, too far for me to be more involved.

Nahvda na test is really laid back, not difficult in my opinion. Variable is young dogs have bad moments that can effect score. The UT test is more intense, find some guys in your chapter to see how far you want to go. Good place to meet like minded people!

Just read wild birds are not an option, my bad.. still plenty of time.

Ported are insanely loud, especially for your friends to the left and right.. we had a thread couple weeks ago but I’ll repeat, shot a ported and non ported benelli back to back and made up my mind in one shot..

Plenty of time, keep your head up. Steadiness is a job for the offseason, shoot every bird that dog points, or puts a good track on. You have a great opportunity right now to show a one year old tons of wild birds this year, it’s irreplaceable. Don’t waste your energy on a small detail so...

Is this her first hunt season at 1?

Amen

I’ve always found them pretty tough later it gets, they should be in there winter stage up high eating new growth pine needles. Clear ground should help. Maybe some afternoon loafing spots to warm up, or if dog gets birdie meander around till o e gets nervous and flies out of trees… good luck!