Colorado-hidden jewel

[buckmarkshooter]

Gentlemen & others,

I am new to this site and this area (FT Carson= new duty station). I never realized that Colorado supported such an outstanding pheasant population. As I drove toward Colorado Springs through the eastern plains, my initial thoughts were "this looks like pheasant country!" Upon arrival I conducted some internet research, and here we are. My initial observation is that eastern Colorado pheasant hunting is a hidden jewel due to the fact that everyone is focused on KS directly to the east, and many folks around here are focused on big game. Sounds good to me, I want to play! Buying my Colorado small game license later today. No dog yet, though I guess I may have to wait until next winter to hunt some wild birds.

 

[kansasbrittany]

Welcome to the site! I'm sure you'll find just what you're looking for. Getting "in" is quite easy IMO. Most outdoorsmen like to see new people come along and many are willing to lend a hand to help. Not sure that labeling E CO as a hidden jewell might not help gain support from some of your fellow Coloradians though I'm sure they'd like to see continued focus on KS and big game Best of luck to you in your search for hunting partners....of the 2-legged and 4-legged kind. Can't go wrong with a GSP or a Brit as far as I'm concerned. I prefer Brits in cover that I can see them in, but wouldn't trade my GSP or GWP for anything when it comes to hunting CRP.

 

[winchester21]

Welcome to the site. While there definitely aren't as many birds as some of our neighboring states we've got enough to make it worthwhile. Decent populations are more isolated so it helps to know where you're going but you don't need a dog to hunt wild birds. Just get out there.

 

[rwalker]

Don't Wait

No reason to wait until next winter as birds can be had without a dog especially now the weather is helping. The other part is if you start to learn where the birds are you will have a better chance of getting the new pup on birds next year. There is no substitute for time in the field. As far as hidden jewell, well maybe in the honey holes, but do not get discouraged if you don't limit or even see birds, because it takes time to find em here. Eventually you can and will understand where to find them here and limits will follow. We all APPRECIATE what you guys do and thank you for that. Drop Em, Rob

 

[PairOfLabs]

Welcome to Colorado and the UPF and thanks for serving. Where are you from in Illinois? I grew up in Rockford and hunted with my Dad and brother south of there near Byron and also around Bloomington while I was going to school in Champaign/Urbana. I've heard the pheasant hunting has really gone downhill in Illinois.

RWalker is right about "don't wait". The season runs until 1/31 and with yesterday's long overdue snow, the hunting conditions should be picking up.

I'd be remiss if I didn't put in a plug for you to consider labradors.

Good luck,
PairOfLabs