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09-18-2017, 01:52 PM
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Pheasant Release Site Update
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Was looking for the thread on the Pheasant Release Site Update but I can't seem to find it. Does anybody know what happen to the thread? I know it was there last Friday and had at least 2 or 3 pages.
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09-18-2017, 03:43 PM
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Gone!
I will provide an update with this post. Was at Daysland for an hour and a half this morning, and only found one rooster, which was right next to the highway, so no shots fired. No shots heard during the time that I was there. The dog found a porcupine West of the water toward the North end of the site. I didn't see the porcupine, just a few quills in the dog, so the hazard is still present.
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09-18-2017, 08:15 PM
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I was wondering the same thing about that thread. I can tell you that I went to Hopewell this afternoon, and saw a bunch of guys standing in the field just back from the road. I assumed they were waiting for the truck, which didn't come. I hiked into the back end of the site and put over 8 km on the boots (which means the dog did about 20), but never found a pheasant (though there were a couple of beautiful points on Meadowlarks!). Heard 1 shot in 3.5 hours. Similar story on Friday. Got 1 bird, heard 3 shots in 2.5 hours.
Sorry to hear about Butch, eh11. Hope he's doing well.
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09-18-2017, 08:37 PM
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I was at buffalo this morning. Never saw a pheasant and it was my first trip with a new pup who's never actually seen a pheasant in his short life so I was blaming it on the dog. I was only out for about an hour and then I got called home. Heard a few shots as I was getting back to the truck but until then assumed I had the place to myself as I hadn't seen anyone.
Hope your dog is doing alright from the quills. The last time I was at buffalo was around 2000 or 2001 and the lab I had at the time found about half a doz porcupines in the short time we were there. She knew what they were all about so she didn't get any quills in the face but she would bail them up until I came along to shoot them. I was worried I would find some there again today but luckily didn't find any.
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09-18-2017, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by alacringa
I was wondering the same thing about that thread. I can tell you that I went to Hopewell this afternoon, and saw a bunch of guys standing in the field just back from the road. I assumed they were waiting for the truck, which didn't come. I hiked into the back end of the site and put over 8 km on the boots (which means the dog did about 20), but never found a pheasant (though there were a couple of beautiful points on Meadowlarks!). Heard 1 shot in 3.5 hours. Similar story on Friday. Got 1 bird, heard 3 shots in 2.5 hours.
Sorry to hear about Butch, eh11. Hope he's doing well.
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Quills are out. Had a few in his snout, a couple in his lips, and two in his mouth. When we got home, I found two broken off stubs in one paw and removed them. From what I am seeing Monday and Friday mornings have had the fewest birds by far, and Saturday has the most. The weekends see the most hunters, and they seem to be releasing the most birds for the weekend.
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09-18-2017, 08:53 PM
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Yeh, I was wondering about that thread myself. There was a lot of traffic at South Plain on Sunday, but not many gunshots heard. It was a beautifull day but very windy.
Might head out again on Tuesday or Wednsday, though weatherman calling for rain. I'm not sure if they still send release truck out when it's raining, but I'm hoping they do.
I'm also hoping to harvest some more Mallard ducks next trip. This is the best year for Mallards in at least 10-20 years.
Good luck and stay safe.
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09-18-2017, 09:19 PM
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To answer the question, a very good thread was deleted because of ridiculous infighting that is the same as derails. People complained about the stupid bickering. It won't be tolerated going forward. Read between the lines. Let's keep this one productive for hunters looking for information. Enough said.
As for the sites, the three I've hunted on weekends have held birds. Good luck boys.
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09-18-2017, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by sns2
To answer the question, a very good thread was deleted because of ridiculous infighting that is the same as derails. People complained about the stupid bickering. It won't be tolerated going forward. Read between the lines.
Enough said.
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Thank you sns. Lets keep this thread civil, informative and polite.
Pics are always good. I would like to see who can harvest the largest pheasant this year. Beak to end of tail. So far they have been on the small side, but they are growing quick.
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10-18-2017, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by sns2
To answer the question, a very good thread was deleted because of ridiculous infighting that is the same as derails. People complained about the stupid bickering. It won't be tolerated going forward. Read between the lines. Let's keep this one productive for hunters looking for information. Enough said.
As for the sites, the three I've hunted on weekends have held birds. Good luck boys.
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why dont you just delete the posts instead of the whole thread?
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09-18-2017, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by elkhunter11
Gone!
I will provide an update with this post. Was at Daysland for an hour and a half this morning, and only found one rooster, which was right next to the highway, so no shots fired. No shots heard during the time that I was there. The dog found a porcupine West of the water toward the North end of the site. I didn't see the porcupine, just a few quills in the dog, so the hazard is still present.
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Sorry to hear about your dog. Iv'e had it happen more then once, (or Twice).
Funny thing, you'd think they would learn from thier first encounter, but no, they just drive in face first the next time they meet one.
Sounds like you got off lucky this time with just a few quills to pull. Could have been a huge mess and expensive vet bill's.
It can happen to the smartest dog.
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09-18-2017, 10:47 PM
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45 mins this evening. Warden was too excited early and flushed the first 5 birds long. Then he got tired and flushed close. 8 flushes, three shots, two birds. He flushed 3 more after we retooled for an evening duck hunt (3 gadwall, 1 mallard).
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09-18-2017, 11:18 PM
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Nice work, teach!
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09-19-2017, 06:41 PM
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Went to south plain today, dogs first day out on pheasants. Some praises, some wtf's, some arguments, some good shots. Overall good day and it was actually pretty good day in regards to weather. Nobody got overheated. Question I have for you guys, ek11, sns, and others. Has anyone found birds on the east 1/4? We have wandered around there and have yet to put up a rooster over there. Also does anyone know if there has been any releases on the DU land to the east of the ACA site? As Far East I have put up birds is the main north south tree line at the half way mark. Thanks all. By the way, we got our limit today and left some educated boys for you all to chase tomorrow.
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09-28-2017, 01:57 PM
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It was a great day today (Thursday) at the release site. They must have released birds yesterday. Got there in the morning after shooting some Mallard's, and pheasants were running around on the roads on both sides of the release sites. Also saw quite a few in the fields. Only saw 3 other hunters. One fellow got his limit with a very nice pointer called Lucy. A big shout out to the fellow with the 2 beautifull Long Haired German Pointers who I met in the Vandenberg parking lot. He loaded his dogs back into the truck and they retrieved a Mallard for me from a pond down the road. Saved me some time and bother.
Got 3 Mallards and my Pheasant limit in about 2 hours total.
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10-17-2017, 11:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by elkhunter11
Gone!
I will provide an update with this post. Was at Daysland for an hour and a half this morning, and only found one rooster
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http://www.ab-conservation.com/progr...release-sites/
There is the release site information. Please remember these birds can travel huge distances in a very short time if there are hunting or predatory pressures. They are survivors.
And watch out for record numbers of hens. You don’t want to be caught harvesting one of the thousands of hens released by ACA and raised by the 4H clubs.
Have safe fun hunting ethically and responsibly.
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10-18-2017, 02:28 PM
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Plenty of birds at Daysland today. I assume they released yesterday. Invited a father and son to hunt with me and my dog today, we had a great time and everyone was limited out in less than 90 minutes. All birds were in the brush.
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09-19-2017, 08:28 PM
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I left Edm in pouring rain till Elk Island Park and came back to Edm in pouring rain from Elk Island Park. In between it was a great day out at South Plain. Not a drop of rain but it was windy. I got my limit quickly, though I only saw 5 pheasants today. I don't think there has been a release in a few days. Only saw one other truck all day with 2 fellows in blaze. I did hear some shots so I'm guessing they bagged a few.
I also did some puddle jumping and harvested 6 Mallards. Sure would be nice to have a retriever. Great year for Mallards.
Here is my best pheasant today. 31" beak to tail end IMG_3732.jpg
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09-19-2017, 08:39 PM
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Quote:
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I left Edm in pouring rain till Elk Island Park and came back to Edm in pouring rain from Elk Island Park. In between it was a great day out at South Plain. Not a drop of rain but it was windy. I got my limit quickly, though I only saw 5 pheasants today. I don't think there has been a release in a few days. Only saw one other truck all day with 2 fellows in blaze. I did hear some shots so I'm guessing they bagged a few.
I also did some puddle jumping and harvested 6 Mallards. Sure would be nice to have a retriever. Great year for Mallards.
Here is my best pheasant today. 31" beak to tail end Attachment 137801
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Were you the guy in the van? We popped 2 right off the bat and then dog went rogue for a bit. Regrouped and got serious and limited out..
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09-19-2017, 09:23 PM
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Were you the guy in the van? We popped 2 right off the bat and then dog went rogue for a bit. Regrouped and got serious and limited out..
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Yeh, that was me. I was chasing down a cripple when you pulled up, Or I might have said hello. I took the van because I thought it would be raining, and you can keep chit dry and move around in a van. Who knew the weather would be so nice in that area?
Did you hear that Moose calling when you were getting ready for your hunt?
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09-20-2017, 08:12 AM
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Yeh, that was me. I was chasing down a cripple when you pulled up, Or I might have said hello. I took the van because I thought it would be raining, and you can keep chit dry and move around in a van. Who knew the weather would be so nice in that area?
Did you hear that Moose calling when you were getting ready for your hunt?
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I'm looking for an old van for that very reason. i have my eye out for an Astro or the gmc version in an awd so to be able to have a little bit better traction when it gets a bit greasy. We did hear that moose and were unsure if it was that or if you had someone duct taped up in your van. we did see a limping rooster when we left just where your van was parked. as well for the day we saw a decent bull moose just west of the golf course at two hills and another over by warspite wandering around out in the open. They're definitely on the move. we might go down to days land on the weekend so if you're into that maybe we could meet up. i have not been there so wouldn't mind a little bit of a heads up when going out there so as not to be wandering around aimlessly all day. i have talked to the aca guy about them releasing on the other 1/4 but that seems to be a no go. i wish i lived closer and i would personally do releases out there so to spread the birds out a little bit better. its tough waking out there with that tall grass. or i may be getting old.
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09-20-2017, 10:25 AM
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I'm looking for an old van for that very reason. i have my eye out for an Astro or the gmc version in an awd so to be able to have a little bit better traction when it gets a bit greasy. We did hear that moose and were unsure if it was that or if you had someone duct taped up in your van. we did see a limping rooster when we left just where your van was parked. as well for the day we saw a decent bull moose just west of the golf course at two hills and another over by warspite wandering around out in the open. They're definitely on the move. we might go down to days land on the weekend so if you're into that maybe we could meet up. i have not been there so wouldn't mind a little bit of a heads up when going out there so as not to be wandering around aimlessly all day. i have talked to the aca guy about them releasing on the other 1/4 but that seems to be a no go. i wish i lived closer and i would personally do releases out there so to spread the birds out a little bit better. its tough waking out there with that tall grass. or i may be getting old.
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I never know for sure when I'm heading out. Depends on weather a lot of times. I got stubborn yesterday because if the weather had been miserable I would have at least checked some trail cams I have up in the area.
Does your dog also retrieve ducks? That would really come in handy with all the Mallards this year. I had to resort to waders or a fishing rod yesterday to retrieve a few.
P.S. That Moose call has never failed when hunting pheasants. lol
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09-21-2017, 09:35 PM
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I'm looking for an old van for that very reason. i have my eye out for an Astro or the gmc version in an awd so to be able to have a little bit better traction when it gets a bit greasy. We did hear that moose and were unsure if it was that or if you had someone duct taped up in your van. we did see a limping rooster when we left just where your van was parked. as well for the day we saw a decent bull moose just west of the golf course at two hills and another over by warspite wandering around out in the open. They're definitely on the move. we might go down to days land on the weekend so if you're into that maybe we could meet up. i have not been there so wouldn't mind a little bit of a heads up when going out there so as not to be wandering around aimlessly all day. i have talked to the aca guy about them releasing on the other 1/4 but that seems to be a no go. i wish i lived closer and i would personally do releases out there so to spread the birds out a little bit better. its tough waking out there with that tall grass. or i may be getting old.
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Minivans are great for hunting and fishing, but it's best if you don't try 4 wheeling with any of them. Park safe and walk in.
Next season we plan on releasing 100 hen pheasants on the very properties that you are talking about. Our hope is that a couple smart/lucky ones breed and pass on thier genes.
PM me if you want to help.
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09-26-2017, 09:27 PM
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Guys, let's just stick to pheasant release site updates. Who cares who has the last word
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09-27-2017, 10:32 PM
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Nice night for me.
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09-28-2017, 06:26 AM
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^^^^ Nice photo!
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09-28-2017, 08:06 AM
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Nice night for me.
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Nice. Picked up one last night with two flushes on an obviously non-release day.
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09-28-2017, 08:12 AM
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Nice night for me.
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Theres a Happy Dog !!
Great Field pic as well.
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09-28-2017, 12:27 PM
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I was at Daysland at sunrise. Walked for 3 1/2 hours and put up 3 birds. A bit thin but only the 2nd hunt for my new dog so factor that in. He did find those 3 birds so he might be catching on. Saw 3 others there and heard a few shots. Massive flights of geese.
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09-28-2017, 02:01 PM
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Another great day in the fields and release site. IMG_3805.jpg
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10-02-2017, 08:11 AM
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Was at South Plain on Friday afternoon. Flushed 3 birds within an hour before the pup got too hot and had to call it a wrap. Saw lots of what looked like predator kills.
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