Who's going out this weekend?

So far 3 hunts in Iroquois County, and 3 limits. Not seeing great numbers, but enough to scratch out a limit before noon each day. Same story, where there is decent habitat there's a few birds. Looking forward to some colder weather.
 
1pheas4 said:
I received your email Mike;). I know where those little buggers are hiding out:D

I can make some time next week if you'd like. It would have to be a morning hunt though. Would that work for next week?
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It would be a night before decision.. my schedule is changing so fast these days. Need some cold weather
 
UplandHntr said:
It would be a night before decision.. my schedule is changing so fast these days. Need some cold weather
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That's about where I'm at too Mike.

I'll talk to you on Monday and we'll go from there.
 
Up to 55 pheaz. One spot I was expecting to see more birds but the landowner got mow happy. 160 acres of crp became about 80-100.... ill prevent that from happening again. We should've shot 20 birds off it but only 6. Frustrating.

Then had a big drainage ditch produce very nicely bc the landowner burned some this last spring. Beautiful cover!!! Took out a yote too!

Night vision scope on order. Can't be having that
 
I got out for a quick one. 3 hens and one rooster. I think I'm going to mount this one. 2-3 year old bird with a 25 inch tail.:)

 
I think he'll make a good mount.:)

Has anyone been out chasing pheasants in this snow yet?
 
Crash and burned on Sunday although didnt make it to the place we talked about - roads were really bad.

Friday am will be a game time decision - what time and place are you thinking?
 
I was toast on Sunday. Bronchitis and laryngitis:mad:. My mind was saying "go" but my body was saying "no". lol

Anyway, I should have enough of my voice back to command my dog in the field by Friday. Can't stay out too long but I think we can flush a few birds. Cattails should be froze over too.:thumbsup:

I'll talk to you tomorrow evening to see how our schedules are looking.:cheers:
 
Had one of our best hunts of the year this weekend.... 50+ birds seen in 1/2 mile of drainage ditch. Came up one short on a 5 man limit. Should've had it for sure.

Hopefully the snow this weekend holds them a little tighter.
 
Got out Sunday and had a good day. Birds everywhere we stopped and one bird short of a 3 man limit.

Also got my first Vermillion County cock on a place we had never hunted before.

We also had some pretty bad shooting....:eek: I missed two lay up cocks my dog put up for me. Must have been too easy or something. Both my partners missed easy shots too. We never ruffled a feather.

I guess more for next time.
 
If you guys can, take some photos and send them to me. I'll post them for you.:thumbsup:
 
I'm still planing on getting out on Sunday. -4 for a high. Going to be a nippy one.
 
I hit the controlled pheasant area Silver Springs today and going to Des Plaines COnservation area on Saturday. A far cry from wild birds but still nice to see the dogs work.
 
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