I was at Hopewell yesterday morning (Sept 21) about an hour after pheasants were dropped in the rain (advised by other hunters on the road as I arrived). The birds were there, my dog flushed 7 but only shot 1 as the birds were too wet to fly and I won't risk the dog on a low bird trying to get into the air. I decided to walk out rather than having the dog harass the birds in these conditions. The dog picked another live bird up off the ground on the way out...not the way I like to get my limit. A friend hunted there this morning and didn't hear too many shots. Things have to dry up before I go out again.
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