Hey all, been lurking here for a few years on and off watching everyones success and insights. Im from central MD and am very jealous of the PA game commission's commitment to pheasant and small game in general. I am looking at making a few trips up to to some game lands in PA this year to try my hand at connecting with a few pheasant. I had a few questions before I go.
First question I had was am I foolish to head up there without a dog? I understand that makes it much more challenging but is it do-able? I'll most likely have one other person with me to kick around some brush also so hopefully that makes a difference. Does anyone have any tips for a first timer up there? I have shot preserve birds and have been shooting for some time but no wild or stocked birds. I have identified a few SGLs to check out and am familiar with the stocking schedule. My biggest concerns are not stepping on anyones toes or ruining a hunt for anyone else. I am not asking for any specific tips on any game lands because I know you all put a lot of time into scouting locations and I plan on doing my own scouting with boots on the ground. I am asking more general tips and any heads up so I don't step on anyones toes.
Thanks for any advice and good luck with everyones season. If you see a left handed guy shooting a 16ga O/U out in the field up there feel free to stop by and say hi. Thanks again
Charlie
First question I had was am I foolish to head up there without a dog? I understand that makes it much more challenging but is it do-able? I'll most likely have one other person with me to kick around some brush also so hopefully that makes a difference. Does anyone have any tips for a first timer up there? I have shot preserve birds and have been shooting for some time but no wild or stocked birds. I have identified a few SGLs to check out and am familiar with the stocking schedule. My biggest concerns are not stepping on anyones toes or ruining a hunt for anyone else. I am not asking for any specific tips on any game lands because I know you all put a lot of time into scouting locations and I plan on doing my own scouting with boots on the ground. I am asking more general tips and any heads up so I don't step on anyones toes.
Thanks for any advice and good luck with everyones season. If you see a left handed guy shooting a 16ga O/U out in the field up there feel free to stop by and say hi. Thanks again
Charlie