Recent content by boomerdawg13

Welcome from Denver!

any of the western hunters on here know how to distinguish a hybrid bird in the field? Last year I hunted and bagged a merriam on the western slope, got some access just east of Denver and I know there are both Merriam and Rio's. I would like to bag a rio this year - but are there any...

Once April starts the dogs become full time whitewater/fishing guides. Raft came out for cleaning this weekend in preparation for our annual Rio Grande River turkey cast n blast.

Thanks for the info guys. I will call the office and see what i can find. If i do get a map i will post it here on the thread.

Sounds like I will have to start making my database. Headed further South this time around but main focus will be ducks on the Arkansas - out of Lamar. If i stumble on them it will be great - otherwise ill just focus on marking spots for next year.

Headed down to the Grasslands to try one last go at scaled quail. I was shown a map of guzzler locations down there by a local at the bar and have not been able to located it online. Wondering if anyone here has some insight on where it can be found.

Thats how grandpa taught me to kill grouse in the north woods. Granted no dog, .410 single shot fixed full choke on the bicycle handlebars, aim for the very top of the head. Now - I Dont do that hunting with dogs.

More people should have them! Joel Millie has been great in the blind so far - had a few nice retrieves this morning.

Then I had a great retrieve yesterday on a Gambels quail that I only partially hit. Younger dog found the bush it was under and scared it out, but didn't see it, my other dog saw it run and was the one to chase it down. Just awesome synergy between the two. Were these western slope CO gambels...

Was not in Sidney but across the boarder in Sedgwick they were cutting corn last week. I would say little over 60% out on the CO side.

They act like spruce grouse - but I am in Colorado now. Wish I was in MN - perfect time to go up to Lake of the Woods for some fall musky and grouse hunting.

Ended up going for a short hunt Saturday morning for Blues after being beat to our duck hunting spot. My buddy with me ended up shooting a triple of blues and Millie - for her 3rd wild bird hunt ever flushed then retrieved every single one. She was a machine - bringing each one to hand...

Minnesota has the best high school hockey as well.

Been seeing quite a few more moose up in that area as well. I dont know if the wolves are pushing them further south - but up near Big Fork i have never seen so many signs of wolves. Every night they were firing off while we camped along the river.

Went for a hike Saturday near A-basin and watched my doodle take off after some ptarmigan. Took the trip back Sunday with my gun and managed to take 2 birds. Totals for the weekend are 22.4 miles and 5255 vertical feet - the dogs would not get out of bed this morning. Very cool experience and...