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Yeah good point about paying attention about dogs body language, i haven’t quite figured out how much to trust my dog on tracking a lost bird, that’s something i think we will get better at with more experience together

Yeah I may have mispoke a bit. If my dog sees it down she is on it and is locked in. At that point I’m watching the dog and it’s a blast. I was mostly referring too birds my dog doesn’t see( and that seems to happen a lot) that’s where I need to be proactive for sure. My pup hasn’t shown the...

I’ve realized most of the time it’s hunting in to thick of cover, me not watching exactly where it falls and not charging immediately, ( especially if you are shooting flushes that aren’t off the nose and dog didn’t see) even if the dog is on it. I’ve learned to be proactive at getting the bird...

I agree no doubt.

I think the shooting hours are fine. No to upping the limit earlier because then I would really struggle getting my limit most of the season. Make me feel even worse. I wouldn’t mind the season going into January. I don’t hunt much first few weeks. Plus after Christmas this state sucks until...

Lots of twists and turns in this thread. I never know what’s gonna happen next. Goose got banned, then unbanned, then a mod got let go, plus lots of tyranny and free speech talk. Entertaining stuff.

I will add I think there’s two different conversations. Ranging is one thing all in itself and something that needs to be addressed early, and then there’s those instances when roosters are playing mind games and running fast. Do think there’s a bit of a distinction there, even though it can be...

if you figure it out let me know. My springer is usually pretty good at staying in range and checking in looking for me. We communicate quite well out there. If she’s hot I’ll try and keep up with But hot damn every once in a while must catch an extremely hot scent on a running bird and all...

Have always thought about one. Sorta unrelated but I picked up a well used decked crossover toolbox this fall for my tundra. Nice unit. Don’t think I would have a problem buying a new one.

it’s hunt until the closing bell for whatever game you are hunting.

I hear ya. Very rewarding knocking down public land roosters and very grateful for all the opportunities we have here in MN, but get on a good piece of private and it’s like a whole other world. Congrats on the kid! Love when I talk to my daughter after a hunt and she’s asks if I shot any...

The cold isn’t bad if you are prepared.Im hesitant when It’s extremely windy, chance of storm/bad roads/ or if I know the snow conditions will just bother my dogs feet the whole time.

Funny I almost shot a couple today. I bumped them not the dog. Would have been innocent enough.

Struggle fest for this guy today. Hunted all day and had some opportunities but just couldn’t connect. Gun malfunction to start the day in the middle of busting about 15 this morning was a bit of a bummer, but besides that it wasn’t anywhere near constant action. Springer flushed a couple more...

When I was a kid toting my BB gun around on hunts. best spots ever, best dog ever, best dad ever. At least it sure felt like it.

If season is open and in shooting hours absolutely have at it and hunt hard. We are hunting them.

Not sure why I torture myself going to spots close to home. It is absolute garbage compared to other parts of our state. But it’s convenient. Rant over! Ha

Avery hoodie, banded quarter zip pullover, double stocking hat if needed. Flannel lined upland pants. I can hunt in that below zero, it’s just my hands that get cold

I’m surprised every time I shoot a rooster, or anything for that matter. Each time I’m like “ damn I actually got it” pretty freaking fun really, always surprising yourself

I can understand that one a bit more. Get a thrill without certain death at least