Post by: Elkstuffer on March 25, 2010, 11:31:21 AM
We arrived at about noon and were greated by Alice, who is absolutly wonderful. I took care of the necc. paperwork and she sent us down to meet her husband Doug. He couldn't have been any friendlier as he and I could have bs'd all afternoon. So off garric, caddis and I go.
I have been hunting pheasants for 33 years now and was completely taken by suprise. This was to be my first time hunting a game farm for birds and was there mainly for Caddis to get some easy retrieving. I totally UNDERESTIMATED these birds and was completely UNDERGUNNED! The birds held tight until Caddis went in for the flush. Before I knew it the birds were up and flying thru tight cover and I was caught off guard and running around trying to get a shot. I had my 11-87 12 ga. with the mod. choke and 6 shot. I should have had in the full choke and shooting 4's and 5's.
we ended up flushing all 5 roosters and I was lucky to take 2 home. We also saw 1 other rooster and a hen that both outsmarted us.
After the hunt we went back up the the clubhouse to thank our hosts. Alice took Garric and I on a tour of the facility including the kennels and the flight pens. Garric even got a cool hat out of the deal. Garric had an absolute ball and if he thanked me once and said how much fun he had he said it 30 different times.
My only regret is that we found this great place so late in the season. They close for 4 months next week. But we will definatly be back next fall.
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Post by: Birdguy on March 25, 2010, 08:20:06 PM
Definately what it's all about!! Way to go guys. :IBCOOL:
Very cool. Doug and Alice are the bestVery true on both posts. I hope you told them about the good press they get on this site and how much we all like them ;).
Post by: gasman on March 25, 2010, 08:47:56 PM
Alice is a wonderful cook also, did you guys get some lunch while you were there?
Her phesant soup is :EAT
Glad to hear you all had a good time. Maybe we will se you there some time.
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Post by: bonneylakebowman on March 26, 2010, 11:16:41 AM
http://whiskeydickranch.com/aboutus.aspx (http://whiskeydickranch.com/aboutus.aspx)
Post by: gasman on March 26, 2010, 01:09:29 PM
hey so i have noticed that alot of people on here have been going to cooke canyon and i did some research and found another game bird ranch over in ellensburg with a little better prices. i have never gone to them before or heard anything about them so i dont know if they are as good as cooke canyon. i have been to cooke canyon a few times and have had a great time every time i have gone but for training my pup i would rather pay a little less and get some more birds. the name of the ranch is whiskey dick ranch.
http://whiskeydickranch.com/aboutus.aspx (http://whiskeydickranch.com/aboutus.aspx)
I have seen that also, but never heard any thing good or bad about them :dunno:
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Post by: Elkstuffer on March 27, 2010, 07:53:12 PM
hey so i have noticed that alot of people on here have been going to cooke canyon and i did some research and found another game bird ranch over in ellensburg with a little better prices. i have never gone to them before or heard anything about them so i dont know if they are as good as cooke canyon. i have been to cooke canyon a few times and have had a great time every time i have gone but for training my pup i would rather pay a little less and get some more birds. the name of the ranch is whiskey dick ranch.:jacked:
http://whiskeydickranch.com/aboutus.aspx (http://whiskeydickranch.com/aboutus.aspx)
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Post by: Austrian Hunter on March 28, 2010, 06:23:33 PM
www.cookecanyon.com (http://www.cookecanyon.com)
Thanks, I found it on google, shame that I just found out, hunting closes March 31st, well maybe next week the kids are on spring break :bash:
Post by: floatinghat on March 30, 2010, 11:17:07 AM
If they hadn't had a kid with them I would have given them a little more of my opinion, as at least one of them knew he was wrong. They also missed a great opportunity in front of the kid to say "sorry, we messed up" but they missed it. But, bottom line the dog and I had fun.
Post by: backwoods_boy on March 30, 2010, 11:39:04 AM
Great pics!
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