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Grouse Dogs and Hunting TechniquesGrouse Dogs and Grouse Hunting Tactics

The question I get the most from people who want to hunt grouse is, “What kind of dog do I use?” Most people hunt Ruffed Grouse with what they have. I don’t have a breed preference, more of a dog preference. Just because a dog is good on quail doesn’t mean it will be good on grouse.

 

It's always to best to ask permission to hunt if you don't know the land you are huntingWhen In Doubt Ask Permission

Pheasant hunting is right around the corner. Pheasants Forever (PF) reminds all pheasant hunters to be safe, courteous, and ethical hunters. PF also reminds hunters to ask permission before going onto private land, to review their state's hunting regulations prior to taking to the fields, and to introduce a youngster to the excitement of pheasant hunting.

Choosing Your First ShotgunBeginner Shotguns- Things To Consider When Buying Your First Shotgun

So you have decided to take the plunge and buy a new shotgun. Before going to the gun store, there are many factors to be considered.  Style is the first to be considered. There are four basic styles the Pump, Semi-Automatic. Over and Under and the Side by Side.

 

A perfect pheasant hunting season starts and ends with great dog work!A good Dog & The Perfect Pheasant Hunting Season

Tony, my Brittany had just finished his 4th season and it was one of the best pheasant seasons. My two sons’ and I have had in many a moon. We got about 40 Pheasants of the 45-season limit for the three of us. The thing I am most proud if is, Tony did not lose one bird. He had just one close encounter.
 

A Weekend of Grouse HuntingA Weekend of Hunting Grouse With Sean Gulden

Sean showed up late as usual, but he had to drive seven hours to get to my place. So we got a later start. We drove to a mountain 35 miles away to hunt Blue Grouse. Our party consisted of Sean, my oldest son, David, myself, and three German Shorthairs.

 

MAKING OF A BIRD DOG

The Pheasant flew from under the bush and out over the creek. I swung BANG, SPLASH, in the middle of the creek. I then saw it swimming for the far bank.

Tony, my Brittany was a year old on September 1, 2000; this was the middle of October his first season. He and I were traveling down the highway and I seen a Farmer/Rancher friend of mine. He lets me hunt his land, had a bull out of it’s’ pasture. He was trying to get it back into the pasture. I stopped to give him a helping hand. After we got the bull put away and the fence fixed. We were standing by my SUV drinking coffee from my thermos.

A small hole in the ground can be big trouble for dogs and pheasant hunters alike.A Dangerous Pheasant Hunt

We went over the first hill and down into a small valley between the two hills. Tony is off to my right working hard in the valley. He is acting like there is a bird close by. I kept walking and intently watching Tony. Then it happened!!! How I ruined my 2005 pheasant hunting season

 

Getting In Shape For Hunting SeasonGetting In Shape For Pheasant Hunting Season

You wake up refreshed, yesterday was the opening day of hunting season. Then you move to get out bed, the leg pain really has you awake now. You say to your self; “What in heavens name caused this!!”  There are several factors that cause this discomfort. The main one is lack of Conditioning.

 

Take A Kid Hunting - Featured ArticleTaking a Kid Hunting the First Time

Nothing is better than passing on a true tradition and hunting has been a tradition for many friends and families for hundreds of years.