[jcronk]

When the birds are particularly wild, and late season roosters are, my experiece is that with more than one shooter, the squeeze is your best option. Shoot UP please. No level to the ground shots. I have been peppered by over-anxious shooters. Not a nice experience. In a squeeze, make sure the bird is high - can't stress that enough. Also, any defined cover locations, attempt to approach with each of your 3 shooters approximately 120 degrees apart. SHOOT UP !!!!!!!!! Good luck. My late season ended Dec 31. Got out on the 30th. Saw many hens. One long flush rooster (didn't shoot) and one well flushed rooster that is in the freezer for a little later fine dining with a nice bottle of wine to accompany the meal. GOOD LUCK. Jack

 

[jcronk]

Wayne is bang on. The running thing makes me chuckle about the times I've found myself flat on the ground because of a badger hole or a dirt clod or just tripping on myself. When I first started with a dog, I tried to call him back to where I knew the birds would be - ya right! Stay with the dog. If you are lucky enough to have one under full control - great. If it breaks, keep up - if you can. Let us know how it goes. Regards, Jack

 

[jcronk]

Nice to hear you had a good hunt. Proper thing not to shoot when you can't see your partners. Enjoy the meals to follow and the stories to be embellished with time. Regards, Jack