First I would just like to say, I normally HATE these type of posts. Whether it be on this forum, or the 15 different dog/hunting groups I am apart of on facebook. I usually hate when people ask about hunting help instead of just doing the research.
I am being hypocritical right now because I thought if there was any group that would be able to share valuable information, it would be this one. I have already researched more hours than I can count for this but I am hoping the great people of this forum will help me out.
This is what I am planning:
I am from Iowa and I want to plan a pheasant hunt in Montana with my dad before he gets too old to go on a road trip like this. I would like to be gone 7 days. Obviously eastern Montana would be preferable because its less travel.
Is the public land worth it? Would you recommend spending the extra money for an outfitter? I don't want a guide service or someone elses dogs. My dad and I both have GSP's and I don't really want someone tagging along telling us where the birds will be.
We plan on pulling my camper out there for the stay.
Any information you can give would be greatly appreciated, I really want to make this a special trip with my old man.
Thanks in advance.