Public Land Prizes

Public Land Prizes


Here are a couple pictures I took on my latest trip in the west part of our state .

I asked My cousin who has flexibility in his schedule to join me . We have been hunting together for about 4 decades and it was enjoyable to share the hunt with .

We made quite a sweep through the western Half of the state hopscotching from spot to spot .

Here is what I can tell you about my experience from the public hunting in Kansas . It very important to scout and have, A feel for bird numbers in different areas geographic areas do the state .K

We harvested birds every day of our 3 1/2 day trip . Most every property we hunted had huntable numbers of birds . Yes these were late season birds and plenty spooky . We sized up cover and hunted what we thought would likely hold birds .


I liked the freedom to roam and explore areas I have never seen or hunted before .



I scratched my head a couple times wondering why a property with electric fence around it and a heard of Angus in the stubble and draws would be enrolled in The WIHA program .



But we simply go to the next spot or next county . I would be an advocate for few less acres and more quality habitat or a habitat stamp to either enhance these areas in addition to public lands owned by state or Feds .



I did not see the numbers Of birds like I had seen in 2000 and to 2008 . I remember seeing 100 to 200 birds a day regularly . I would have to say the most pheasants I saw in a day were 50 to 60 . Concentrated mainly on pheasants . Quail numbers seemed good where habitat was correct .



Like the title says these birds where hard earned and prizes , the Hard working Britt’s did their owner proud and made enjoyable memories.



I feel the same way Ks Native said . (Personally - I'd rather bag one honest bird (or none) than 6 at any preserve, anywhere.)
 
Great report! I am planning on a first ever quail -pheasant trip to Kansas this coming week . Hopefully sweak out of Montana on ice less roads! Story well told !
 
Great report KS, glad to see Ginger and Lilo are still earning their keep! Bella, River and Ellie are very jealous.
 
Great report! Thank you for sharing.
 
KSBrittman said:
Public Land Prizes


Here are a couple pictures I took on my latest trip in the west part of our state .

I asked My cousin who has flexibility in his schedule to join me . We have been hunting together for about 4 decades and it was enjoyable to share the hunt with .

We made quite a sweep through the western Half of the state hopscotching from spot to spot .

Here is what I can tell you about my experience from the public hunting in Kansas . It very important to scout and have, A feel for bird numbers in different areas geographic areas do the state .K

We harvested birds every day of our 3 1/2 day trip . Most every property we hunted had huntable numbers of birds . Yes these were late season birds and plenty spooky . We sized up cover and hunted what we thought would likely hold birds .


I liked the freedom to roam and explore areas I have never seen or hunted before .



I scratched my head a couple times wondering why a property with electric fence around it and a heard of Angus in the stubble and draws would be enrolled in The WIHA program .



But we simply go to the next spot or next county . I would be an advocate for few less acres and more quality habitat or a habitat stamp to either enhance these areas in addition to public lands owned by state or Feds .



I did not see the numbers Of birds like I had seen in 2000 and to 2008 . I remember seeing 100 to 200 birds a day regularly . I would have to say the most pheasants I saw in a day were 50 to 60 . Concentrated mainly on pheasants . Quail numbers seemed good where habitat was correct .



Like the title says these birds where hard earned and prizes , the Hard working Britt’s did their owner proud and made enjoyable memories.



I feel the same way Ks Native said . (Personally - I'd rather bag one honest bird (or none) than 6 at any preserve, anywhere.)
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Me too.Public land roosters are a prize.
 
Why 2 whistles KS ? Curious how many miles you(not the hounds) put on in a day?
Nice looking britts they look battle hardened....
 
My I phone has a Day with 17,439 steps and another day with 14,786 . I bet there is away to convert it . My guess 8 to 10 miles a day . Let’s here from I phone experts ?

I have had the whistles forever and thought I could use one for each dog and they would know the Difference , not the case though .

One the sound carries better in the wind the other is a bit quieter , late season hunting I use them as little as possible .

Thanks
Ksbrittman
 
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My last couple of days have been 18-20k+ steps a day. I think the highest was around 25k.
 
KS GSP said:
My last couple of days have been 18-20k+ steps a day. I think the highest was around 25k.
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25 K is getting with it , I had my cousin Moving the truck and picking me up so a little less dead heading . 25 k is that around 12 to 13 Miles ?
 
KSBrittman said:
25 K is getting with it , I had my cousin Moving the truck and picking me up so a little less dead heading . 25 k is that around 12 to 13 Miles ?
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I'm not completely sure how to convert steps to miles to be honest. I'm a short guy so I take more steps than someone who is over 6' traveling the same distance.
 
snow improves pheasant hunting like nothing else. great photos!
 
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