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Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2023 3:35 pm
by 17Hunter
Grouse and woodcock season is 19 days away here in MI, Sept 15. I will be at my cabin in northern lower peninsula for the first couple weekends after opener and then its off to North Dakota later in the month sharptail hunting for the 1st time ever.
Re: Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 4:07 pm
by gypsy
Leave home Sept 8 with my two GSP's.
Will hunt Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah and AZ.
Have never hunted Utah before. However I will not leave a spot that has lots of birds.
I will cover 10,000 miles and be out until the first of the year.
I am 79 years old and my last bird hunting buddy died last year, so I am doing this solo. Contact me if you want of join up along the line.
Re: Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 10:49 pm
by Garrison
gypsy wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 4:07 pm
Leave home Sept 8 with my two GSP's.
Will hunt Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah and AZ.
Have never hunted Utah before. However I will not leave a spot that has lots of birds.
I will cover 10,000 miles and be out until the first of the year.
I am 79 years old and my last bird hunting buddy died last year, so I am doing this solo. Contact me if you want of join up along the line.
That sounds like one heck of a fine plan! Envious of your longevity and continued desire. Can’t wait to see the pictures, and I might have to take you up on that offer.
Garrison
Re: Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:02 pm
by 17Hunter
Agreed. That’s a Fall dreams are made!
Re: Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 10:02 pm
by jmez
Pretty much every weekend from Sept 15 to end of Jan. I love SD.
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Re: Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2023 4:21 am
by NEhomer
Very sad to report that I have my second hip surgery scheduled for 9/14 so I'm going to miss this season. Hoping I can drive to our hunting grounds so my buddies can run Whip but I'm not so sure he'll get very far without checking back in with me as he always does.
He's 9 now so not too many seasons left and that's the rub. Later in the season, I'll buy and release a few birds for him if need be.
Cripes.
...wish I could join you OP!
Re: Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2023 10:58 am
by Sharon
Very sorry to hear that NE. Hang in.
Re: Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2023 6:59 pm
by gypsy
Ruffed grouse for supper tonight.
Sage grouse opens tomorrow.
High desert looks green, lush with lots of water.
Re: Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2023 7:26 pm
by 17Hunter
Jealous of your supper. Lucky for me i brought venison. 9 ruffed grouse flushes, 1 missed shot, great day with the pups. Both got some really good bird contacts today. Its a lot of work running 2 15 month old birds dogs!
Re: Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2023 4:32 pm
by gypsy
Well my dogs have found our share of Sage Grouse, with leftover sage grouse alfredo for supper tonight. Yummy
Will move to Montana over the next two days and try our luck on Sharp Tail..
Montana's pheasant season starts the first weekend in October and non-residents can't hunt them the first week. I don't want to be there for the zoo!
I'll move to a place with no pheasants!
Been loven shooting one of my 20 ga SxS.
Best wishes
Re: Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:32 pm
by 17Hunter
Good luck! Just arrived in ND. Was able to get out for about an hour tonight. No birds, but did jump 2 coyotes. Needed a rifle.
Re: Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2023 6:38 am
by NEhomer
Sharon wrote: ↑Wed Aug 30, 2023 10:58 am
Very sorry to hear that NE. Hang in.
Good news. After a rough patch my recovery has been remarkable. I had the surgery two weeks ago and I'm off pain meds and walking quite well with a cane. When our season opens in 3 weeks I'm definitely going to be able to walk the more level terrains we hunt. My buddies can do the thicker and hillier stuff but I'm now certain that I'm going to be able to enjoy most of the season at least.
Whip has been at my side every step of the way to help get me out there!
Re: Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2023 8:30 am
by Sharon
Isn't that great! Enjoy.
Re: Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2023 8:24 pm
by Garrison
NEhomer wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 6:38 am
Sharon wrote: ↑Wed Aug 30, 2023 10:58 am
Very sorry to hear that NE. Hang in.
Good news. After a rough patch my recovery has been remarkable. I had the surgery two weeks ago and I'm off pain meds and walking quite well with a cane. When our season opens in 3 weeks I'm definitely going to be able to walk the more level terrains we hunt. My buddies can do the thicker and hillier stuff but I'm now certain that I'm going to be able to enjoy most of the season at least.
Whip has been at my side every step of the way to help get me out there!
Great news, and goals! Glad it went well for you.
Garrison
Re: Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2023 4:09 pm
by gypsy
CORRECTION: Montana's resident and non-resident pheasant season starts Oct 7th
Re: Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2023 8:14 pm
by 17Hunter
First wild bird this little wirehair has ever handled. Bird ran a little after it hit the ground, she tracked it and made a 65-70 yard retrieve. Her hold needs a little work, but she done good.
Re: Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:53 am
by gypsy
Great picture!
Fun stuff!
In all the excitement I can never remember to take a picture.
Re: Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:44 am
by Sharon
Yes, that is a great picture.
Brings back some wonderful memories. Thanks.
Re: Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:07 am
by gonehuntin'
Not sure this year. My lone dog, Burley, got a minor tear in her ACL in late August. I have no idea how it happened. We are slowly working her back but missed all of September and will probably miss all of October. Possibly by November she will be able to take short hunts (right up my alley) and may be able to go West again. We'll see. Maybe we can both hobble through a game farm at least.
Re: Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2023 8:07 am
by gypsy
Remember dogs do not know how to take it easy................
Re: Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2023 11:48 am
by Willie T
17Hunter, nice! I am a fan of the versatile breeds. First seasons with new pups are such fun.
Gypsy! I can’t think of a better way to spend the fall. I’m a little bit envious. I will be knocking around freelancing with a longtime hunting buddy and our 4 dogs through the end of the month in some of the same states.
Willie
Re: Upcoming Hunts?
Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2023 12:31 pm
by gypsy
Opening day for pheasants in Montana. Now I know why I never hunt "opening"