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After 36 yrs of bird hunting exclusively, I went and got a deer lic. today. The main reason is to take a 13 yr old who I take pheasant hunting every Sat. He decided he wanted to try deer hunting so I agreed. Oh it may be fun, but it sure ain't bird hunting! The dogs are already looking at me...

The cold front today was moving the birds to heavy cover. I got some birds for Thanksgiving Dinner. The hunting should be good in the morning. Seen birds on public and private.

The big problems facing Iowa bird hunters right now are low bird #'s and access to birds. SD,KS,NE, and ND (plots) have walk in areas and alot more public hunting ground than Iowa. How do we go about creating more public ground so more Iowans can enjoy good pheasant hunting? How much public...

Anybody wear Under Armour cold gear for bird hunting? How do you like it?

Still alot of corn out there, but should have some great late season hunting. Getting birds though you have to get them early and be a little lucky. I thought I was in SD this morning when 10 rooties came up within 12 ft from me. Another 1st, my DK had a point on a double where I could see...

Why does Iowa have low forum #'s? I think there is only 4 of us and half of them hunt in SD.

It's what we have all been waiting for since Jan 10. Opening Day has arrived! For the next 2 1/2 months nothing else matters, forget about the job, the lawn, the leaves...they can all wait. Tonight if I'm lucky enough to slumber there will be visions of pheasants flushing in my head. Happy...

Anyone ever shoot pheasants or ducks with Hevi-Metal or Federal's Black Cloud? I usually shoot Hevi-Shot or Kent Impact, but thought I would try something differnt.

Anyone else going out Sat for youth pheasant season? Have to be out there early with all the corn in, but will be a geat time for kids and dogs.

Anyone go duck hunting in the North this weekend? I'll go this weekend in the South. Wondering if the cold fronts pushed the teal out?

What do we ( hunters in Iowa) need to do to regain our rightful position as the National Champions of pheasant hunting? We dominated the field in 80's and 90's crushing would be contenders like SD. Like many programs, we have fallen. Its time to rebuild ( or RELOAD IOWA as they are calling...

Why doesn't Iowa have a dove season?

DNR says the Iowa pheasant population is down. Whats the word on the gravel roads? I think my area looks as good as or better than last year.

Anyone ever hunt with or own a Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais? Just curious about the breeds after reading the new Gun Dog issue.

Where the heck is JMB71? Is the Wisc. pheasant season already open?

Those with double guns. Do you use different shells in each barrel while pheasant hunting? ( like #4 & #6) What mix do you prefer? early,late season, over pointers or flushers.

Many hunters may find themselves in a situation where a dog is being overcorrected or abused. It can happen in the field, a neighbor's back yard, or at some trial. What are some good ways to approach and diffuse the situation and educate the person while keeping a level head even though your...

What's the toughest upland bird in North America to hunt? Explain why based on the terrain they inhabit, elusiveness, ability to absorb lead, elude dogs, etc.. Excluding the Himalayan snow grouse.

Do praire chickens and sharptails taste the same?

What are some good towns in SD to move to if you like upland hunting and walleye fishing? Excluding SF and RC. The town must have a population of at least 1500. A close proximity to good public areas and WIA's.