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The Video We had a successful upland hunting season. Sure, we missed some layups, but we were able to spend quality time in the Eastern Plains of Colorado. Echo (10) has not demonstrated signs of slowing down, and Josey (6) is improving. She and I will work on repairing our holes this spring...

We had a successful day in the uplands of Colorado. While I still made a few careless mistakes, the experience was phenomenal. It was 0 degrees when we started, with a very light wind. Birds generally held tight. Beyond the pheasants, we found a large covey of quail. A Colorado Upland Hunt -...

The wind was brutal all day. It took its toll on me. We walked 12 miles, and we we were blessed with a few opportunities. Video of the hunt.

We have not had that many opportunities (9) this season (6 deceased roosters). We've walked well over 30 miles over 3 days of hunting during the last month. We made our three chances count on Sunday. I am thankful. Here is the video.

I was in Wray for most of the day. We went up to South Holyoke later. I got my bird in Holyoke. One farm that I hunt had a ton of rain and very little hail.

Good luck. You get it. Nah. You would get it done.

Let me clarify. We walked 9 miles. I had 2 opportunities and made 1 shot count. We saw 50 birds. Many flushed wild. I was on all private land that doesn't get hit too hard. I think that the bird numbers are down. I've hunted these farms for 12 years. I've limited out in under 2 minutes a few...

Good for you!

On it. Thank you

December 13, 2026 Colorado Upland Hunt I thought that we would put up more birds yesterday. I was proud of Josey for finding me three hens. I blew my first opportunity. Glad that I connected on my second.

Thank you for the insights. The 3 options are interesting. I am not sure if I can be proficient in all three techniques. My instructor told me to point at the bird with my left (front) hand. Then mount by pulling my right hand back to my shoulder.

I will post my shotgun instruction. He showed me that I was trying to meet the bird instead of mounting at the bird, and moving the barrel with the bird's flight. I was so bad with my first 2 boxes that I became embarrassed. The third box was better. The last 2 boxes were fantastic.

Agree 100%. I try to mount 20+ times early in the day. The .mount includes a swing. I love a stocking hat for the same reason..

I like hunting alone as well. Echo turns 10 next week. There is not a chance that I leave her behind. She has been my partner for a long time. My mounts are better this season.

Heading out tomorrow.