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slidellkid

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Hello all,

My name is Dan and I live in S.C. I grew up hunting wild quail in S.C. but they are no longer abundant. I transitioned to deer hunting but have been longing to upland hunt again. I spent the last 25 years all around the world in the military and other gov't positions and never got around to my dream of hunting pheasants. I am now 53 and the procrastinating has to stop - I am doing this.

I no longer have a dog, so at first I suppose I will have to go on some guided hunts or walk up birds. I don't mind walking them up, but some folks have indicated it can be very difficult. Anyway, I will probably need to connect with a guided outfit until I can secure a new dog. I actually hate the thought of going on a guided hunt but that may be how I need to start out. I don't want anything to do with a fancy lodge; the more down-to-earth and rustic the better.

I will probably eventually end up hunting public ground once I get my dog, but I don't want to miss out on any more seasons. I realize there are hundreds of places that advertise great hunting, but I would really prefer getting recommendations from folks that have been there. So, if you have had a good experience someplace please let me know about it.

Thanks,

Dan
 
This place is not cheap but first class. Roster Roost Ranch. It's out Mitchell about 3 miles. I hunted with them for one day about 7yrs ago. Great people and great ground. All wild no released birds which is what you want.
 
Contact U-Guide--they advertise on this site--they may be able to help you--go to their site and take a look.
click on Featured Hunts in the header bar above
 
slidellkid said:
Hello all,

My name is Dan and I live in S.C. I grew up hunting wild quail in S.C. but they are no longer abundant. I transitioned to deer hunting but have been longing to upland hunt again. I spent the last 25 years all around the world in the military and other gov't positions and never got around to my dream of hunting pheasants. I am now 53 and the procrastinating has to stop - I am doing this.

I no longer have a dog, so at first I suppose I will have to go on some guided hunts or walk up birds. I don't mind walking them up, but some folks have indicated it can be very difficult. Anyway, I will probably need to connect with a guided outfit until I can secure a new dog. I actually hate the thought of going on a guided hunt but that may be how I need to start out. I don't want anything to do with a fancy lodge; the more down-to-earth and rustic the better.

I will probably eventually end up hunting public ground once I get my dog, but I don't want to miss out on any more seasons. I realize there are hundreds of places that advertise great hunting, but I would really prefer getting recommendations from folks that have been there. So, if you have had a good experience someplace please let me know about it.

Thanks,

Dan
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Contrary to popular belief you don't need a dog. It may be a little tougher but still doable. I have hunted all public land without a dog for the last two years and shot plenty of birds. I use 3 inch 2s so they are dead and I do some running when the birds are getting up out of range too. With that said I would tell ya to go to Dakota Hunting Farms. SD has a ton of good pheasant guides. Just pick one.

http://dakotahuntingfarms.com/
 
slidellkid said:
Hello all,

My name is Dan and I live in S.C. I grew up hunting wild quail in S.C. but they are no longer abundant. I transitioned to deer hunting but have been longing to upland hunt again. I spent the last 25 years all around the world in the military and other gov't positions and never got around to my dream of hunting pheasants. I am now 53 and the procrastinating has to stop - I am doing this.

I no longer have a dog, so at first I suppose I will have to go on some guided hunts or walk up birds. I don't mind walking them up, but some folks have indicated it can be very difficult. Anyway, I will probably need to connect with a guided outfit until I can secure a new dog. I actually hate the thought of going on a guided hunt but that may be how I need to start out. I don't want anything to do with a fancy lodge; the more down-to-earth and rustic the better.

I will probably eventually end up hunting public ground once I get my dog, but I don't want to miss out on any more seasons. I realize there are hundreds of places that advertise great hunting, but I would really prefer getting recommendations from folks that have been there. So, if you have had a good experience someplace please let me know about it.

Thanks,

Dan
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When are you coming out?
 
slidellkid said:
Reddog,

It looks like I have found some guys to go hunt with. I am pretty sure we are going the last week of October.
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if you found some guys to go with and they have a dog or two......just hunt public ground, save the $500 a day these jokers charge...a few ditches in the afternoon should help too.
 
Started Dog

I would suggest picking the breed that you want to hunt with, find a good breeder and get yourself a started dog. The price you will pay for a few days of guided hunts you can get yourself a new best friend. A started dog will have the basic commands-sit,stay,come-plus the dog has been shot over, can find/retrieve birds. If it were not my dogs I would never be able to find some of the dead birds and none of the cripples. Plus hunting behind a dog is so much more enjoyable. Good luck and have fun.
 
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