Eastern Washington pheasant hunting report

[cumminsbassguy]

When that happens,  do you guys disinfect while out there or wait until you get home?

[merkelman]

My vet mentioned that the quills pose no threat other than some discomfort.  But, that if one gets under the skin you should get it removed depending on the size and location.

[GoBeavs85]

Took her to the vet immediately when the one quill broke off under the skin. I was worried about infection and the quill working its way deeper and into a bad spot. It's right on the end of her snout, just barely below her nostrils.

Unfortunately the Vet sedated her, cut her open a little, and COULDN'T get the quill out. She said it would do more damage than good to keep cutting and digging. So she left it in there and said its in an OK location and should work itself out eventually. Seems odd to me. It is just a little piece of the quill but I'm still uneasy. She is on an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory to help fight of infection and pain. She seems to be her normal self tonight after recovering from the anesthesia from yesterday. We'll keep a close eye on her and keep out of field for awhile.


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[GoBeavs85]

Love it when the kids help me clean the birds:)


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[10Key]

Couple of monsters! Good looking birds too

[Labs07]

Ive removed lots of quills from my dogs over the years....I only had to go in to vet once for a quill in the back of the throat and couldn't get at it. 

[Alex4200]

  gobeavs85

[cumminsbassguy]

Does the hunting usually get better with the snowfall or does it make them hunker down for the long haul

[jjhunter]

Always better in the snow!!!

[T-Bone]

Does the hunting usually get better with the snowfall or does it make them hunker down for the long haul

The snow makes them hold rather than run, run, run…Also, the snow aids in locating birds via their tracks.

Yes, always better in the snow.

[cumminsbassguy]

Good to know, I'm still new to this whole bird hunting scene.

[Alex4200]

Sunz out, Gunz out. Got out for about an hour yesterday. Didn't get anything but had fun anyway.


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[Labs07]

I hunted birds on the 25th and 27th of Dec.  Boy the snow sure has helped the birds hold in better.  It was cold both days I hunted and the wind was pretty calm.  The birds have been in the bushes along the streams I hunt and are concentrated there.  On Xmas day I filled my limit by 1100 and on the 27th we got two.  I love watching the dog work the birds...he certainly was a laser both days.

[mtaylor]

Wow I have not been on the forum for a long time. GoBeaves should not be so humble he shot most of the birds of the day pluse he bagged a coyote and porcupine. Not bad for a mix bag!! Looking forward to getting out the week, it snowed a little yesterday and it is staying cold. Hoping the birds hold good. Good luck to any others chasing birds this week!!!!

[Labs07]

Well the bird season is in the books for me!  Went out yesterday....what a difference a week makes.  The snow had a nice little cover of ice on top which made walking a real chore in 8 in of snow.  Dogs feet faired pretty well but still had some bleeding around the nails.  The birds were not holding all that well but we did get two of those birds that did hold.  They were still holding tight in the trees but getting up on them was difficult with the snow the way it was.  The wind was slight but good enough for the dog to work the birds.  Have a great rest of the season all!