‘25-‘26 Upland Bird Thread

[MNElkNut]

Been uncharacteristically slow pheasant hunting in western MN. Most likely that is due to the crunchy snow. They can hear you coming from a long way away. Got 1 Christmas Eve and my son got one this morning with a 25” tail. The deep snow is sure burning some of my fat calories, which is awesome!

The 9 month old puppy is a rock star. She hunts like a 5 year old veteran.

 

[Mica Man]

What a change in weather from yesterday's walk. Likely my final walk for roosters this year.

 

[El Jason]

 

[Goatshoes]

Been uncharacteristically slow pheasant hunting in western MN. Most likely that is due to the crunchy snow. They can hear you coming from a long way away. Got 1 Christmas Eve and my son got one this morning with a 25” tail. The deep snow is sure burning some of my fat calories, which is awesome!

The 9 month old puppy is a rock star. She hunts like a 5 year old veteran.View attachment 397187

Bereta A390 ST, yes? Love it.

 

[brockel]

Got out before the cold hit. Put on some miles to get a bird that didn’t flush way out there

 

[MNElkNut]

Bereta A390 ST, yes? Love it.

Yep. Since 1996. Just plain awesome. 26” barrel works well in that jungle.

 

[NoWiser]

You chukar hunters are insane. Bird hunting should be fun and nothing about that sideways country looks enjoyable! I’m also jealous and would like to try it someday.

 

[El Jason]

Bird hunting should be fun and nothing about that sideways country looks enjoyable!

More than once I’ve slipped and fell on my butt while walking up on a point. The birds have an uncanny knack for flushing while you’re down.

 

[NoWiser]

More than once I’ve slipped and fell on my butt while walking up on a point. The birds have an uncanny knack for flushing while you’re down.

I watched a few flocks of chukars while glassing for mulies in Wyoming. They struck me as kind of a sadistic type of bird that would enjoy such a thing.

 

[Bugle 'Em In]

Spent a bit of time in the HiLine today with my wife & a friend. Saw TONS of birds, but they were taking off as soon as the truck doors closed. I love hunting smart late season birds!