Post by: Phantom Gobbler on January 08, 2010, 10:21:01 AM
We covered alot of ground and hunted hard for a day and a half and managed to find birds in several different public hunting access areas.
On day one we hunted in a day long snow storm and the birds were holding extra tight for Otis our German Short Haired Pointer. Slayer almost got knocked over by one bird which rocketed out of a bush and bounced off his leg! :yike:
We "lost" Otis several times only to find him on solidly on point in thick sagebrush.
We ended up with 10 California Quail in our game bags and missed an opportunity on a cagey late season ring-necked rooster.
Huns and Chukars were scarce.............only found a few tracks in the snow.
Overall, had a great hunt and only saw one other hunting party during our adventure.
Hope to hear about other's late season upland bird excursions. Still time to get after em. :)
Slayer or I will post pictures this weekend.
Post by: Rudy on January 08, 2010, 12:30:55 PM
Post by: Forrestrover on January 08, 2010, 03:09:16 PM
Hoping to get out there again before the end of the season!
Post by: Phantom Gobbler on January 09, 2010, 01:31:27 PM
Otis didn't want to pose for any of the pictures. He was thinking of all those quail we left behing for next years crop! :IBCOOL:
Post by: Phantom Gobbler on January 09, 2010, 01:44:02 PM
Post by: Forrestrover on January 09, 2010, 01:57:21 PM
Post by: Birdguy on January 09, 2010, 06:40:44 PM
Post by: turkey slayer on January 10, 2010, 08:35:27 AM