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Exactly the way it should be. Like others have said, I’d never hunt with someone who kept their safety off. As it turns out I missed 2 birds last week in sd because the safety didn’t come off when mounting. I’m sure it was because of cold hands and heavy gloves but I’d rather miss a bird than...

Fingers crossed that you received positive news and your pup is on the mend!

Thanks to all that gave advice. Day went about like I figured unfortunately. Was getting skunked until i was trudging back across a pasture with knee high grass 10 minutes before sunset. For some reason there were 2 birds hanging out and one let me get a little to close. I hunted shelterbelts...

Given the forecast of extreme winds tomorrow how would you plan your day? I always seem to struggle to find birds on these extremely windy days. For the locals, yes the best option might be to stay home but when you only have 5 days you gotta give it a go.

When I know I’ll have to dump mud in the great outdoors I’ve got a bucket w/seat that I’ve cut the bottom out of. Dig a cat hole with the etool and set the bucket over the hole. If the mud sneaks up on u then u just gotta make do with what is available.

You’re spot on. I do the same thing at least once a year. Sometimes it’s setting up a tent and staying for multiple nights in one spot, others it’s throw the bedroll on the ground just stay for the night. Either way it’s a magical experience. The air is cleaner, skies are bluer and the coffee is...

That looks like it hurts. Just goes to prove that no good deed goes unpunished.

I just saw in my local newspaper that a fellow member and Kansas native has passed. He went by Turtle on the boards but I believe Greg was known to several here on a personal level. Just wanted to pass along the info.

just looked and that is the one I stayed at before. Guessing they have changed names.

It’s been quite a few years but I believe the one I stayed at was the Russell Inn. Definitely fit the budget hotel and accepted dogs part. Wasn’t the worst place I’ve ever slept but certainly not the nicest either.

I’ve got a couple Gsp’s. I would be very happy if I stumble upon some mearns but my main focus for this trip is going to be gambels and blues. Is there a certain brand or type of call that you would recommend?

Chemist, Good info! First I’ve really heard about about using a quail call. I knew they were out there but hadn’t really heard of anyone using them. Powderhorn, Really interesting observation about them dispersing, first I’ve heard anyone talk about this. Also great suggestion on the carry map...

The answer for me would be zero. I’d say 89% of my enjoyment from hunting comes from the dogs, 10% nature and 1% shooting birds. I wouldn’t continue to hunt without a dog, I’d just fish or hike more.

thank you for the insight. I definitely have no desire to put my dogs in a dangerous situation so I’ll definitely take that info into consideration.

Nerd, I’m tentatively looking at the area between denning to silver city to truth or consequences to las cruces. Since I’m hunting public and camping I like to stay flexible so I can move if needed. I definitely want to have a shot at gambles and it seems like that I25 corridor area is about...

I’m planning to travel to NM the 1st week of February. Never hunted desert birds before so any and all advice is appreciated. Aside from the hunting aspect I’ll probably try and boondock while I’m there. Obviously it’s situational but is it safe to leave my camp set up for the day while I’m...

Good news is that with this cold snap you’ll be able to get down all the roads that were mush a week or 2 ago.

Greg, I’m sorry to hear about your pup. It’s great that you were able to get him out one last time to enjoy the hunt and that you had your family with you. I think your dad would be very happy and proud of that.

Guessing things will be starting to dry up some but I ran into multiple roads that weren’t passable on Thursday. Moved south some on Friday and the roads were better but bird numbers dried up as well.

Those phragmites can be ridiculous. Seem to be 10’ tall and so thick you can’t hardly force your way thru and forget about mounting a gun. Got out Thursday morning and got 2 right away. Didn’t have another rooster in gun range in the next day and half of hard hunting. Did see probably close to...