Poor man’s quail

[molliesmaster]

Got out for the woodcock opener this foggy, humid morning.






The bird dog is tired and happy now.

 

[GladHunter]

Looks like an awesome hunt. You must be from south of me, what state were you hunting?

 

[molliesmaster]

Looks like an awesome hunt. You must be from south of me, what state were you hunting?

I am in the bird-poor state of South Carolina.

 

[GladHunter]

Do they winter there, or are you catching them on their route further south?

 

[carptom1]

Wow that looks like some kind of a challenge for sure.

 

[molliesmaster]

Do they winter there, or are you catching them on their route further south?

Some of both. We will keep some for the season, some will stay all year long, and some will head on down to Ga/Fl for sunnier skies and bikini weather.

 

[Limitless]

Some of both. We will keep some for the season, some will stay all year long, and some will head on down to Ga/Fl for sunnier skies and bikini weather.

People who think Woodcock are ugly have never seen what they look like when they get to their destination.

 

[Limitless]

Very nice hunt, and shooting! Dog looks very happy with the results too.

 

[Wind River]

I just choked on my Cheerios.

 

[Bob Peters]

I know if I lived in South Carolina I'd be out on santee Cooper in the spring.

 

[AtTheMurph]

Timberdoodles. Tastes like worms.

 

[Wind River]

Actually coat heavily with Cajun seasoning and deep fry. Excellent tailgating appetizer. Try it.

 

[molliesmaster]

Found a few more yesterday. Birds in this spot were a little more jumpy, maybe hunted already. Dang pine trees and brush kept jumping right in front of my sure-to-be kill shots.

 

[birddude]

That is very cool. And the correct breed of dog! You just got yourself a follower.

 

[Obi_Wan]

That’s great. We have some woodcock here in AR, but I’ve never seen one. But then again, I haven’t hunted them either.