Would like to open AV forum on the 2018 season
Upland/Small Game
Pheasants 2018
BirdHunter,
Glad you got out on a Saturday. As far as hunting on Sundays or any day which is a couple days out from stocking, in the past I have had limited success on those days also, but the key to the success I did have was hip boots and a good dog. Walking through knee deep water to reach a island most hunters skip. Another thing is hunting next to the property boundary. We chase a lot of birds off public hunting grounds, but some return. Just keep your dog in control and think about safety.
My bird report for the last 3 days is about 7 hours of hunting, 3 flushes and 1 rooster bagged. I did see one rooster crossing the road from the private side to the public at the end of the day yesterday. Not enough light left to put on a chase.
Fritz
Was out yesterday drove to a small spot I go to in walworth county, three trucks there and a guy in the middle of the road cleaning the birds, and I mean the middle I had to go in the opposite side to get around them. Not very classy, not sure what he did with the guts but no reason to do this.
Went out today for a few hours today my lab got one up while I was following my old girl golden, figures all I heard was the cackle. I think the light finally went on for him he has great energy and a nose.
Oh if you go to honey creek with a dog with long hair the burrs are terrible this year , painful if they get in their paws . Good luck all and be safe.