Mitchell north

Goosemaster

Goosemaster

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When I hunted in January,I went straight north from Mitchell. I hunted mostly public ground.These were smart,extremely educated birds.There were birds, but I really had to be smart.
 
gimruis said:
So, what's your point?
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There is a highway that goes straight north from Mitchell to Jamestown. I stayed within 3 miles of this highway. There is a Kate out there,great looking public place,probably 500 acres or more. This lake has a food plot on it.Way back in yhe corner, there were 5 birds.Thats all I saw.The point is, these places get hunted hard all season. You have to be very smart on these public places.I can't believe I only saw 5 birds on this place!!
 
waterdog09 said:
If it was easy, especially late in the season everyone would do it! That's what makes it fun, shooting a limit is great but actually having to work for your birds and spending more than 30 mins in a field is what I call fun.
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I agree I usually have to work for what I get.I hunt a lot of public and bm because it really takes a lot of effort these days ti get on private land.Plus,even in Montana, farmers are starting to charge big money to hunt.As I have stated previously, I am adamantly against this in principle. These Gucci pheasant hunting ranches are going to be the norm in the next 50 years.Your average Joe blow will not be able to shoot a grasshopper!!
 
I will take cool weather (20F - 50F) and a dusting of snow. Deep snow ... no thank you anymore.

I used to be able to hunt to 0F maybe even -10F (no wind) without gloves, but now I wear gloves when temps drop below 20F. Not a fan of gloves.
 
BRITTMAN said:
I will take cool weather (20F - 50F) and a dusting of snow. Deep snow ... no thank you anymore.

I used to be able to hunt to 0F maybe even -10F (no wind) without gloves, but now I wear gloves when temps drop below 20F. Not a fan of gloves.
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I always wear gloves: Cabelas camoskinz. They have a sticky grid on the palm making it much easier to hold the gun. If it's cold I wear an insulated glove on the left hand.
 
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Goosemaster said:
My yellow just turned 11.My black is one.It just tears me up to think about leaving my yellow in the car.She has been a great bird dig and companion.
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No gloves for this guy. Prefer bare hands to operate the gun more easily.

Come to think of it, I didn't wear gloves once all last season because it was so mild out.
 
gimruis said:
I much prefer hunting the second half a season. Cooler weather, less corn, and far less hunters. Plus my dog is 12 now and she operates much better in colder temperatures. Even 50 degrees is too warm for her now.
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I went out today,it was hot!!
 
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