Pheasants taken: 27 shot & retrieved, 1 cripple found that somebody else lost, & 1 rooster caught alive by the Brittany (Chomper). We also lost 2 birds that were dropped, but not retrieved. Oh, plus we hit a rooster that flew across the road while we were driving 75 mph, right at the base of the windshield. Wham, feathers everywhere!
Sharptails moved: about 150 (they we spooky, & we couldn't get close enough for many shots). We finally pass shot 2 after chasing them around for 3 afternoons.
We hunted only public lands & had no problem finding birds. My buddy had a few bad days hitting them, but still shot a bunch.
Anyone considering a trip should go, it's a blast, but it's exhausting as well. Make sure your dogs in top shape before going, because they will take a beating. My dog held up fine, except for his pads. They were nicked up, & sore after 3 days. He could barely walk through the motel's gravel parking lot, but hit the ground running when we got to the fields.
