Thrasher
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I retired from the Army a few years ago and am attending Kansas State University with the goal of becoming a Biology Teacher. I lived in Kansas as a boy and it was also my first duty station in 1985. I remember the great pheasant hunting from back then, but can't seem to find the birds in the Manhattan area or within an hour drive. I would like to get a few pointers and maybe find a couple of new hunting partners.
I went out on Wednesday just north of Wakeeny and got into the birds. I have a one year old lab that is in the process of learning. We hunted alone all day and kicked up 25 to 30 birds, with most flushing at least 100 yards out. Missed one old bird and got one. I need to put another 20-30 down in front of my pup in order for her to really get the idea of what we are trying to do. She hunts and stays within 15 yards and is really interested, but is not to sure what we are after. She had a hen get up under her chin on Wednesday and I think that she was confused when I did not shoot it.
I am looking forward to hearing from everyone and reading your posts.
I went out on Wednesday just north of Wakeeny and got into the birds. I have a one year old lab that is in the process of learning. We hunted alone all day and kicked up 25 to 30 birds, with most flushing at least 100 yards out. Missed one old bird and got one. I need to put another 20-30 down in front of my pup in order for her to really get the idea of what we are trying to do. She hunts and stays within 15 yards and is really interested, but is not to sure what we are after. She had a hen get up under her chin on Wednesday and I think that she was confused when I did not shoot it.
I am looking forward to hearing from everyone and reading your posts.
