Pheasent hunters? - Page 3

elmer fudd · 06-30-2008, 08:39 PM

it is very populated they r talking about highering the limit and making seasons go longer they are so populated and no we just tare off the feathers and the skin usualy comes with them but they still taste great!

killer · 06-30-2008, 09:25 PM

Must of been a German thing my mothers side did. My relatives on east side of SD ranging up from Mitchell down to Yankton mostly around Parker, Hurley area. Most of them farmers.

Hmmmm...pheasant population so good they may raise limit? We used to have hunters come up from North and South Carolina. My Uncle just met them on a gravel road one day, struck up a conservation and became good friends with them. We'd have a big feed every year of pheasants and put out some rocky mountain oysters pork and beef. It was the first time I ever drank liquor and had me a "chaw" of tobaccy. Didn't like either...esp the tobaccy.

I remember what seemed us kicking up hundreds of birds. I think we had up to a dozen guys walking...no dogs.

elmer fudd · 06-30-2008, 09:28 PM

ya if you go out realy early like the 1st day you can get good hunting but they will realy hole up unless you have a dog

Seven© · 06-30-2008, 09:48 PM

I have nothing of value to add. I just like checking this thread.

The pheasant/quail/grouse population here is near zero. I haven't had a bird dog in 15 years. But, this thread brings back memories of good times. Memories of me, my dad, my grandad. Saturday afternoons. A '76 Ford SuperCab. Beanie-Weanies, saltines, and ice water. Pointers and Setters. Side-by-sides and over/unders. Only city slickers used autos and pumps.

My apologies for a non-value post. But, keep the stories and pictures coming.

killer · 06-30-2008, 10:54 PM

I checked on the South Dakota opener...October 18 and non-resident 10 day license $110.00 for 3 cocks a day total of 15 in possession.

Hunting and Fishing License Fees

Like I say from what I'm hearing if a guy/gal ever wanted to experience pheasant hunting populations they haven't seen in South Dakota for a long time this be the year. Some of those days we were out in 1967-68 I remember having so many birds get up it was like a popcorn popper at peak pop.

elmer fudd · 06-30-2008, 11:07 PM

ya we have lots of pheasents & seven dont feel bad i always say dumb stuff i dont think i have ever helped anybody on here!

Earl Easter · 07-01-2008, 05:43 AM

Elmer ya helped me get the ole ticker moving with this thread...LOL
Iffin it wasn't for you.... well hell i would be sitting watching Judge Judy......LMAO....
I will have ta dig deep and see if i might be able to find some more pictures, if i cant maybe a few others could post some on this fine topic to hold us all over till huntin seasons starts.

elmer fudd · 07-01-2008, 10:04 AM

LOL thanks mabey i should post pics of my shotgun here to its in the weatherby folder

Onesonek · 07-01-2008, 10:44 AM

Pheasant populations are up the last number of years here too. Not anything like the hot spots in SD, but still very good. They even lengthen the season a couple years back.
With elimination of DDT and the advent of the CRP really helped.
I remember not even having a season some years as a kid. And then when you did it was short, and if you seen a bird you were lucky. Then too, the DNR keeps buying more lands for public hunting. I'm not sure exactly how much now, but couple years back our county alone, had well over 3000 acres of public lands. With some parcels big enough you could spend the whole day in and not cover it all.
Now if you don't limit out on opener within a hour, you need to get back to the trap range.

Dave

neophyte · 07-01-2008, 10:50 AM

I'm east of the ''Seven'' and birds are gone. Before the ''Seven'' was born

we walked them up, while rabbit hunting

Now those places are all gone. You all have reminded me of that time and places. Thanks

elmer fudd · 07-01-2008, 01:11 PM

wow i didnt think killing those birds would bring that many memories back to you guys

Jack Dundin · 07-21-2008, 09:00 AM

I hunt phesant in eastern WA, not many birds any more. So Iusualy stick to ducks and geese on the west side of the state and grouse on the east side.

Earl Easter · 07-25-2008, 08:59 PM

Hey Elmer i looked around for that there Weatherby
And could not find it, maybe post a picture of the blunderblast and some of us could do the same. I need a pheasant fix soon or i just might do sompin silly.LOL....earl

Seven© · 07-25-2008, 09:14 PM

What? Are we posting pics of bird guns? Did I miss the memo?

Winchester 101 20ga. Always been my pride and joy...just don't get the chance to shoot her anymore.

FISHPOND · 07-25-2008, 10:48 PM

Man, I'm glad you brought this one up. I am going to go pheasant hunting for the first time in SD. never have had a chance to hunt them birds, and a buddy I work with is going to show me the ropes. My question is a 20 gauge enough gun? If so 3 inch or 2 3/4? I am thinking 5 shot, let me know..

Earl Easter · 07-26-2008, 07:53 AM

Yep postin pictures of our birdguns ta hold us over till the season starts again. Thats if Elmer don't mind. Also some more pheasant pictures would suit me and i would bet Elmer
won't mind atall...LOL...

Lordy, Seven thats a Jane Dandy,i was gonna say jim Dandy but ya called that fine shooter "Her"...I could help ya get her smokin again..LOL..

Fishpond
That will do, but for me i need the 12 ga. only have one eye and need all the help i can get. 5 shot 6 shot works. As far as the 3" or 2 3/4 i have been known to use both and my shotgun will accept both.. 3" i will use in the dense,thick areas....

Earl Easter · 07-26-2008, 07:58 AM

Hey Jack
Thats ok we don't have any of them purty birds left that are natural. We are stuck with the stocked ones the state puts out. But now ya got my attention about the grouse,we have plenty of those rockets around that make a great day of hunting..

Jack Dundin · 07-26-2008, 08:14 AM

In the last few years the hunting has been great, we're usually back in camp by 10 with are limits of ruffs and blues. Can't wait till sept. 1.

Jack Dundin · 07-26-2008, 08:23 AM

20 gauge will work just fine with 2 3/4 # 5 shot. I hunted with and old timer that used a 28 gauge and had no problem bring birds down. Plus you will like weight of the 20 gauge when you have been in the field all day.

Earl Easter · 07-26-2008, 08:12 PM

Ruger Red Label O/U 12 ga. 28".
I have not shot at any pheasants yet but have ran a few hundred shells out of her at some clays. I don't care for the illuminated sights that much cause they are so big. But the hits are right on so far. This is what i will take this season.
http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/att...1&d=1217120684
http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/att...1&d=1217120973

06-30-2008, 08:39 PM	#41
elmer fudd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pheasant country USA! Posts: 1,912	it is very populated they r talking about highering the limit and making seasons go longer they are so populated and no we just tare off the feathers and the skin usualy comes with them but they still taste great! __________________ spur hard, shoot straight, party hardy!

06-30-2008, 09:25 PM	#42
killer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the rat race Posts: 905 Images: 6	Must of been a German thing my mothers side did. My relatives on east side of SD ranging up from Mitchell down to Yankton mostly around Parker, Hurley area. Most of them farmers. Hmmmm...pheasant population so good they may raise limit? We used to have hunters come up from North and South Carolina. My Uncle just met them on a gravel road one day, struck up a conservation and became good friends with them. We'd have a big feed every year of pheasants and put out some rocky mountain oysters pork and beef. It was the first time I ever drank liquor and had me a "chaw" of tobaccy. Didn't like either...esp the tobaccy. I remember what seemed us kicking up hundreds of birds. I think we had up to a dozen guys walking...no dogs. __________________ "Yeee Hawww...I'm a cowboy on an iron horse." Killer's cabin: http://buckmountainchateau.com/

06-30-2008, 09:28 PM	#43
elmer fudd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pheasant country USA! Posts: 1,912	ya if you go out realy early like the 1st day you can get good hunting but they will realy hole up unless you have a dog __________________ spur hard, shoot straight, party hardy!

06-30-2008, 09:48 PM	#44
Seven© Exalted Grand Poobah Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WNC Posts: 720 Images: 15 Blog Entries: 2	I have nothing of value to add. I just like checking this thread. The pheasant/quail/grouse population here is near zero. I haven't had a bird dog in 15 years. But, this thread brings back memories of good times. Memories of me, my dad, my grandad. Saturday afternoons. A '76 Ford SuperCab. Beanie-Weanies, saltines, and ice water. Pointers and Setters. Side-by-sides and over/unders. Only city slickers used autos and pumps. My apologies for a non-value post. But, keep the stories and pictures coming. __________________ In Nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti.

06-30-2008, 10:54 PM	#45
killer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the rat race Posts: 905 Images: 6	I checked on the South Dakota opener...October 18 and non-resident 10 day license $110.00 for 3 cocks a day total of 15 in possession. Hunting and Fishing License Fees Like I say from what I'm hearing if a guy/gal ever wanted to experience pheasant hunting populations they haven't seen in South Dakota for a long time this be the year. Some of those days we were out in 1967-68 I remember having so many birds get up it was like a popcorn popper at peak pop. __________________ "Yeee Hawww...I'm a cowboy on an iron horse." Killer's cabin: http://buckmountainchateau.com/

06-30-2008, 11:07 PM	#46
elmer fudd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pheasant country USA! Posts: 1,912	ya we have lots of pheasents & seven dont feel bad i always say dumb stuff i dont think i have ever helped anybody on here! __________________ spur hard, shoot straight, party hardy!

07-01-2008, 05:43 AM	#47
Earl Easter Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 659 Images: 20	Elmer ya helped me get the ole ticker moving with this thread...LOL Iffin it wasn't for you.... well hell i would be sitting watching Judge Judy......LMAO.... I will have ta dig deep and see if i might be able to find some more pictures, if i cant maybe a few others could post some on this fine topic to hold us all over till huntin seasons starts.

07-01-2008, 10:04 AM	#48
elmer fudd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pheasant country USA! Posts: 1,912	LOL thanks mabey i should post pics of my shotgun here to its in the weatherby folder __________________ spur hard, shoot straight, party hardy!

07-01-2008, 10:44 AM	#49
Onesonek Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pipestone, MN. Posts: 347	Pheasant populations are up the last number of years here too. Not anything like the hot spots in SD, but still very good. They even lengthen the season a couple years back. With elimination of DDT and the advent of the CRP really helped. I remember not even having a season some years as a kid. And then when you did it was short, and if you seen a bird you were lucky. Then too, the DNR keeps buying more lands for public hunting. I'm not sure exactly how much now, but couple years back our county alone, had well over 3000 acres of public lands. With some parcels big enough you could spend the whole day in and not cover it all. Now if you don't limit out on opener within a hour, you need to get back to the trap range. Dave

07-01-2008, 10:50 AM	#50
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,492 Blog Entries: 2	East I'm east of the ''Seven'' and birds are gone. Before the ''Seven'' was born we walked them up, while rabbit hunting Now those places are all gone. You all have reminded me of that time and places. Thanks __________________ Craig By the standards of most

07-01-2008, 01:11 PM	#51
elmer fudd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pheasant country USA! Posts: 1,912	wow i didnt think killing those birds would bring that many memories back to you guys __________________ spur hard, shoot straight, party hardy!

07-21-2008, 09:00 AM	#52
Jack Dundin Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mount Vernon, Wa Posts: 83	I hunt phesant in eastern WA, not many birds any more. So Iusualy stick to ducks and geese on the west side of the state and grouse on the east side.

07-25-2008, 08:59 PM	#53
Earl Easter Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 659 Images: 20	Hey Elmer i looked around for that there Weatherby And could not find it, maybe post a picture of the blunderblast and some of us could do the same. I need a pheasant fix soon or i just might do sompin silly.LOL....earl

07-25-2008, 09:14 PM	#54
Seven© Exalted Grand Poobah Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WNC Posts: 720 Images: 15 Blog Entries: 2	What? Are we posting pics of bird guns? Did I miss the memo? Winchester 101 20ga. Always been my pride and joy...just don't get the chance to shoot her anymore. __________________ In Nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti.

07-25-2008, 10:48 PM	#55
FISHPOND Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 96	Man, I'm glad you brought this one up. I am going to go pheasant hunting for the first time in SD. never have had a chance to hunt them birds, and a buddy I work with is going to show me the ropes. My question is a 20 gauge enough gun? If so 3 inch or 2 3/4? I am thinking 5 shot, let me know..

07-26-2008, 07:53 AM	#56
Earl Easter Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 659 Images: 20	Yep postin pictures of our birdguns ta hold us over till the season starts again. Thats if Elmer don't mind. Also some more pheasant pictures would suit me and i would bet Elmer won't mind atall...LOL... Lordy, Seven thats a Jane Dandy,i was gonna say jim Dandy but ya called that fine shooter "Her"...I could help ya get her smokin again..LOL.. Fishpond That will do, but for me i need the 12 ga. only have one eye and need all the help i can get. 5 shot 6 shot works. As far as the 3" or 2 3/4 i have been known to use both and my shotgun will accept both.. 3" i will use in the dense,thick areas....

07-26-2008, 07:58 AM	#57
Earl Easter Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 659 Images: 20	Hey Jack Thats ok we don't have any of them purty birds left that are natural. We are stuck with the stocked ones the state puts out. But now ya got my attention about the grouse,we have plenty of those rockets around that make a great day of hunting..

07-26-2008, 08:14 AM	#58
Jack Dundin Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mount Vernon, Wa Posts: 83	In the last few years the hunting has been great, we're usually back in camp by 10 with are limits of ruffs and blues. Can't wait till sept. 1.

07-26-2008, 08:23 AM	#59
Jack Dundin Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mount Vernon, Wa Posts: 83	20 gauge will work just fine with 2 3/4 # 5 shot. I hunted with and old timer that used a 28 gauge and had no problem bring birds down. Plus you will like weight of the 20 gauge when you have been in the field all day.