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#23 ·
As any good Southerner, my preference is bobwhite over a Brittany. But anything in Montana, Texas or Nebraska will do nicely as well. Heck, I even like to shoot moths under the yard lights with a garden hose! :D
 
#24 ·
Back in the day, I would have said ruffed grouse and quail. Unfortunately, both are almost extinct here in the mountains of Tennessee. Everywhere ruffs were is now turkey territory and the ruffs have moved out, and where the quail were is now subdivisions for yuppies and retired northerners. I would dearly love to try pheasants, but I am too far south for them. That's why dove are my favorite now.
 
#25 ·
When the seasons are closed or the birds are scarce, you can make do nicely with a dairy loafing area or a feedlot and 2-3 dozen Soar No More pigeon decoys. I know that's sacrilegious for a dedicated upland gunner to say but I have had to lower the bar a tad in my old age.
 
#26 ·
Yeah - it's pretty sad now that I get excited about a flock of Starlings even. However, have entered the "no-shoot" period on the property as the doves build up in numbers. Appear to be lots this year. Saw some small flocks today flying into a neighbor's corn field which has just been tasseling for a couple weeks. No idea why or what they're after. Our millet - both Brown Top and Proso - is the prettiest we've ever had, I think.

W
 
#30 ·
Been. Chasing bobwhites and pheasants with Britts for as long as I can remember .give me a field where I might encounter both and I am in heaven . I really like hunting willy ring necks with a dog that has had about 3 years of experience tracking runners .
 
#33 ·
Story is similar to TnJim Ouail and grouse of my youth are long gone. Doves have always been a big deal to me as there were a group of us in HS that hunted after school. Back then the grade B diary farms were still around thus a lot of silage fields were available.to us , so a good hot dove shoot is still a joy. Lately a couple of friends and I have been doing some farm raised pheasant which has been enjoyable.
 
#34 ·
Story is similar to TnJim Ouail and grouse of my youth are long gone. Doves have always been a big deal to me as there were a group of us in HS that hunted after school. Back then the grade B diary farms were still around thus a lot of silage fields were available.to us , so a good hot dove shoot is still a joy. Lately a couple of friends and I have been doing some farm raised pheasant which has been enjoyable.
 
#38 ·
Olé' Ruff but we have none around these part anymore.

This may or may not be the time or Forum to ask this question and I know better than to expect a specific location, but…………….. just a County or two.

My friend and I would like to hunt the UP in Michigan this year and we have never been there, so, can anyone tell me honestly what counties that have good numbers. We do not wish to drive all that way and just "wing it" pun intended.

I have read all the reports that DNR Michigan has on their website and all that it tells you is simply "the numbers are better in the UP."

Thanks,
Ken
 
#39 ·
templetk333 said:
...This may or may not be the time or Forum to ask this question and I know better than to expect a specific location, but…………….. just a County or two.
My friend and I would like to hunt the UP in Michigan this year and we have never been there, so, can anyone tell me honestly what counties that have good numbers. We do not wish to drive all that way and just "wing it" pun intended....
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Counties or co-ordinates are not the important point up der...hunting early successional is.
Same below the Bridge in the N Lower.
But, for suggestions...between Ironwood and the Sault.

Expect a learning curve for the dogs and yourself and schedule during the anticipated woodcock migration for a chance to double dip.

Good luck winging it...you will find the greatest value down that route.
 
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