Sharptail And Hun Opener Today

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gjw

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Hi all, well today was our Sharptail and Hun opener. To be honest, it was a poor one. We did see birds, but not near as many as last year or in years past. The birds were also spooky for some reason, they acted like mid to late season birds.

The day wasn't very good for the dogs either, poor scenting conditions; hot (85), Windy (15+ mph) and very dry. Raina had a couple good points, but the birds didn't hold well.

We did manage to get 3, Rick, my buddy from MN. got 2 and I got 1

Here's the crew, my daughter Teresa, Rick, my son Jim and the dogs, Raina my GSP and Rick's Chesse Mazy May



I used my 28ga Dickinson today, nice gun



We'll see what tomorrow brings, still great to get out on the prairies!

Best,

Greg
 
Hey all, well today was a bust for my daughter and me, Rick was able to get 2, good for him, heck, he drove all the way from MN to hunt with us. He deserves a good hunt. My GSP Raina went on a solid point and a bunch of around 8 flushed, he got one on the flush, then a lonesome Charlie, I didn't even fire a shot. Did take a poke at a long crosser, didn't connect. After that bunch in the morning, we saw a few more, but spooky, wouldn't even give the dog a chance to point. Weather was hot, dry and windy....again! No pics today, can't find my camera! On top of that on the way home, one for my tires lug nuts sheared off! Not a good day!!!!

We were hunting up by Center on my friends ranch.

Best!

Greg
 
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Long ago when we hunted grouse in far SW ND. High heat meant the birds were in shelter belts, buffalo berry patches, or any other marginal shade available to them. They would hold incredibly tight under those conditions. Almost too hot to fly I always thought.
 
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