‘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!

 

[Jbotto]

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.

It’s fun the first time. After that it’s for revenge. I haven’t settled the score yet. Looking forward getting out a few times for them in January!

 

[SilentBirdHunter]

I've been solo hunting (with my little lab) exclusively huge cattail patches.

 

[R.K.]

I need to figure out how to slow my pup down, or avoid barb wire. Tried to vault a bail of it in a gully I couldn’t see that well, didn’t quite make it. Sliced both legs open, but they didn’t really bleed. She got 15 staples between both front legs, not coming out until after season.

Aren’t dogs great?

 

[MNElkNut]

I hate barbed wire!

going out now. lots of snow. calories about to be burned!

 

[Walkathon]

I need to figure out how to slow my pup down, or avoid barb wire. Tried to vault a bail of it in a gully I couldn’t see that well, didn’t quite make it. Sliced both legs open, but they didn’t really bleed. She got 15 staples between both front legs, not coming out until after season.

Aren’t dogs great?

That sucks. Sorry to hear that. I've been there. My dog got cut up one year and tore her side up bad and needed 14 stitches. The dog protector vests don't cover everything unfortunately. Wishing your dog a speedy recovery.

 

[MNElkNut]

Tough walking in that snow! New snow over crusted snow. We got 2. As loud as it was that is pretty solid. Plus, we outsmarted the little devils. I had to walk across a cattail swamp (only blew out one lung in that snow-filled nightmare). But I cut off their escape route! Ha! I bet they were surprised to see me there! 9 month old dog had a great find in the snow covered cattails