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Began sorting my stuff for this falls upland season.. Grouse opens Sept.1 along with dove.. Not many doves here..often times blue grouse can be excellent..
Got my model 97 12 ga. out and my Rem. 870 28 ga.. Will dig out the 870 20 ga. later.. Plan to kick of the season with #6's in both guns.. Hope you have a good season..
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I'm all packed up and headed for camp in the morning..... I missed my annual opener Grouse Camp due to fires last year so I have some catching up to do.... Been seeing a lot of Grouse on the few trips I took to the woods this summer so I'm optimistic.... I'm planning on spending four days and then head home before the Labor Day commandos with the four wheeler's and 22's get too thick.... Providing me and the old dog can last four days.... 
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Lots of birds around this season. We are going to stay close to home for the next couple weeks hunting mountain grouse and huns.
3 trips to eastern Montana planned so far, might even sneak in a 4th.
The dog is ready, so am I.
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Will be in a blind waiting on doves Thursday morning bright and early.
Have a new AYA 16ga to break in.
Good luck gentlemen.
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Lots of birds around this season. We are going to stay close to home for the next couple weeks hunting mountain grouse and huns.
3 trips to eastern Montana planned so far, might even sneak in a 4th.
The dog is ready, so am I.
Huns aren't open here yet...Grouse and Dove but I've never been much of a Dove hunter..... Will be in a blind waiting on doves Thursday morning bright and early.
Have a new AYA 16ga to break in.
Good luck gentlemen. Sweet gun....I'll be packing my old Merkel 20ga....it's the only scatter gun I own these days.... Have fun.....
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Field, how did the grouse hunt go?? We have only gotten one, the first eve. Just before a big storm.. My favorite cover failed to produce for the first time in 15 years.. Not sure what is up with that, but the bow hunters had been all over the mountain.. Maybe they got them for stew before season opened... Good luck..
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14 doves in the fridge. Will be on the grill with bacon and jalepeno tomorrow.
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Glad someone is have good luck!! Excellent!
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A good day.. We are headed out in abit!!
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![[Linked Image]](https://s25.postimg.org/j5sf2sb5n/image.jpg) 5 before breakfast.
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Good job, we got one yesterday..Our dove shooting is pretty slow here/..
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Will be in a blind waiting on doves Thursday morning bright and early.
Have a new AYA 16ga to break in.
Good luck gentlemen. How you likin' that AYA?
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We had our annual 'kids day' on Monday and the kiddos killed 139 total. Had I believe 13 or 14 kids this year. Shooting was pretty slow at times, but enough to keep them interested. Dad's shot the evening and came away with another 73. Got my new lab some work and showing promise. My boys shot 11/87 12ga, I used a M12 in 16ga that I just picked up and took out on its maiden voyage.
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It rained a little this morning and we got lazy so I went sharp-tail hunting. Fairly breezy but at least didn't have to worry about starting a fire.... ![[Linked Image]](http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e78/montanasam/A%202016/09e5ca43-217f-4d7c-bc75-01e7b8ed86fb.jpg) Took out Charlie's ol' safe queen.....grin ![[Linked Image]](http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e78/montanasam/A%202016/IMG_0091.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e78/montanasam/A%202016/066710e5-a4cf-43ef-a264-a11a0455c518.jpg)
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Nice work Sam, as always!!
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Took my first walk of the season this afternoon. Missed one and knocked down three. ![[Linked Image]](https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8004/29422818122_7f0e36f50e_k.jpg) Great pics Sam. Dave
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Thanks fauckers.
3 Huns Dave?!
I haven't hit that many in the last 3 years..
Nice shooting!
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Nice to see you Montana guys shooting all these birds!!! Keep up the good work...
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Took out Charlie's ol' safe queen.....grin Couldn't be in better hands.... PS....If you ever sell it me and my trusty pick-axe handle will be knocking on your door.... 
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Swell photos guys. Can't wait for quail to open in Texas. I'll be taking some dog less walks hoping to jump a few.
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Can't find any blues around here yet. Taking the pup to hunt some preserve birds tomorrow. At one yr she needs to get some action. It's spendy but still cheaper than driving to Malta/Glendive/Plentywood. Not to mention I can't swing more than 2 days off work in a row. Pretty much kills driving across the state.
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It rained a little this morning and we got lazy so I went sharp-tail hunting. Fairly breezy but at least didn't have to worry about starting a fire.... Took out Charlie's ol' safe queen.....grin BEEEEEAAAUUTIFUL Photos!!!!!!!!!! Old Oliver grain drill?
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Sam, let me know when the house next door is for sale.
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Why can I never knock down four at once? Ever. ![[Linked Image]](https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8528/29513353571_66a8ffca6c_z.jpg)
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Dude, Under Armour is anti-hunting.
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Dude, Under Armour is anti-hunting. Bro! So are grouse. Dave
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Sam,
Is your snob stick a 20 or 28?
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Three more down this morning. Should have been 4. Time for beer and football. ![[Linked Image]](https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8341/28986274353_6caa524ded_k.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8250/29319676820_4bd55a20c5_k.jpg) Travis
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16 my n igga.
How you cook the grouse?
I've been marinating and grilling on high heat. Slightly rare is fine IMHO...
(better than slightly dry anyway)
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A 16???????
Seems excessive (that's what she said)
I save them all until there is enough for a WILD BIRD GAME GUMBO! And yes that's how I announce it.
If you've never made a WILD BIRD GAME GUMBO I can assist.
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Nice shooting guys.. Our bird hunting is off to a slow start.. Keep after them!
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No dog and doubles as a cock gun.
And I am lucky to hit anything(flying) with a 16/12 let alone a 20/28.
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No dog and doubles as a cock gun.
And I am lucky to hit anything(flying) with a 16/12 let alone a 20/28.
You need to get off your ass and stop being lazy. Dave
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No dog and doubles as a cock gun.
And I am lucky to hit anything(flying) with a 16/12 let alone a 20/28.
You need to get off your ass and stop being lazy. Dave I must have been into the Bent Nails pretty heavy because I don't know what this means. Dog has been sleeping for 24 hours straight. LMAO. I think he's a little out of shape. Will try again Wednesday. Dave
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I miss Sharptail hunting. Early season is not much of a challenge however. Some covey's you practically had to kick to get them to fly.
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These have all been 50-60yd shots.
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These have all been 50-60yd shots.
Dave That's not bad for ground sluicing ! 
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Nice shooting guys.. Our season has been very slow.. Sage grouse opens Sat.. Will give them a try soon..
Travis and Sam, What load do you shoot those sharpies with.. Few times I shot them, I think I used 6's..
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All I use is #5's. Full choke! Tried to find some Sage Grouse south of Malta last Saturday but just found more Sharps. Travis
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I was used standard lead #6's that Charlie had sent along with the gun.
Save the fancy nickel plated #5's for roosters.
Modified over full chokes. Gives me time to snap out of day dreaming and get the barrel up in the air!
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Grouse opens this Saturday here. May have to make a run up to the woods for some Ruffies.
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This fugking thing ended my walk early yesterday. 'Bout two feet off my toes and inches from the dog. I think the dog is deaf now. ![[Linked Image]](https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8231/29069955954_1da8feed47_c.jpg) Dave
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Sum beach. I think you are a buzz bomb magnet.
PWN, great pic. My GSP will not pick up a dove. He will find them and let you know where they are but will not touch them. He savors quail.
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Sum beach. I think you are a buzz bomb magnet.
It's evil trying to rid the world of goodness. Dave
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Found a new place that has some birds. ![[Linked Image]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wzFCJ_O0oazdqGuN_3N06rtC7oBe9VN88H9qAl4UBPRKqZ7KTRfz3EPmeGK6LFvzk7pIupdgR-fD0-8GeLXSuNGpMtYsYPbtAkE1zLOxfLbkYXDRAIAIrf1EmGrKyWENQ9YoYyZH6ElX_dM5_NIs-6rebuFzRalZt28wQghjznDVXumRRMsMyucme6yRd5HEWkeLoKqHNiGZroczIxfAtbcue2IPuTZmBsAfWGnE-7K0Jpm07TebZELULAjFZ6TtnpZYLTvIeI13F_kkLetdgiLiJWGpAx86YrTUM3YforwQ1mI6tciqiT4LB4_7x33zTRJ3gN1ejaCpqVS0_hefbXOocPNfv2fQXNDW0FxJEtMXK0O72ZQXPz7ZGe3vtS0jhjIf0LHCTIsT0skEQgLR4zUUMyYng7Q1njvQ66vL3fxFD2PfDxy0-b0OHladFtwU0UIrYuZW1YXWXqidCJv_S7G8W0O8bwKcp6C2h5V18bN54bW1ioo3tycAV-Uh62e5Dg_5kvbQjVGBhCnqOmaS9gyhiMzOOV8nYkiWuCNPX4JKsLdQHZkG-lO0_layNse2lYKXqspHISAjYkw2Q6w-6qwZEgICGuXzoN1UXTZMNsQsCSaa=w1343-h755-no-tmp.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Br5Vs8gIDvmYOjxUHh-9uBJ4KnkZwYO3_arXgpSyEV-C9jFxpe6rqWu1V7OC2MXsITw3QatTy6RHUZExTW7et6-FFoKwFliuDt6eG8SyyMW5V9EWZT3GwFhTts0m-7R0bNHQOScIJ15py0f9bktGtjISKglrlRVApJPQv9KxMcLG6fbp0R8WZzm0vvecAzH6qtcjIGplf_U7zTPJ2ykX-y7cN9MKBqIsUgxk-k1Cd9jNGZZJsWVxNtk1etCUvqbQVAPev-Xv24sI42PskN-HVKElX1VMMDMWn3O3nXHfNegV-X6bNA2IOnlueGUXY8qoXCCplwWqQNQqsLFiCodFcllru90yfvhFzq0XqQREmu71gtaPhCFT-91Ptc45bKwAIbjF08d-muhgEatXRNvlsgN2Q1xrBEIbczHkNuKlfMmqKl5d6vLweQH2IH3gxk9P6mhhZb2VvzPhd1D6pmIiyKxiuT4frTrzZ1bNenGG9KTkDxg8drYl9WKbncaJ9MpJffWoXSyhjgC_OfMZcKbvxu2GEocSrpgDP9rbwQJKcew5RQcvS8MizBeVGfr4kM9IYGsLyeYZa7DoMdaY7pg7g6oc2ODux7DBIHrRZoWKxC4XCGyQ=w1343-h755-no-tmp.jpg)
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This fugking thing ended my walk early yesterday. 'Bout two feet off my toes and inches from the dog. I think the dog is deaf now. Dave YUCK! You're lucky the walk was all that thing ended.
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Wow, Travis that was a close one.. Think I will mark Montana off my list for next Sept.! Maybe Plentywood!
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When do you have to stop worrying about snakes for the year? I'm heading out there in early October.
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Wow, Travis that was a close one.. Think I will mark Montana off my list for next Sept.! Maybe Plentywood! I vaccinate my dog and I usually don't think anything of snakes but this particular encounter was closer than I care for. I've never been bit and don't want to experience the experience. Dave
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YUCK!
You're lucky the walk was all that thing ended.
Could have put an end to my COCK. Dave
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When do you have to stop worrying about snakes for the year? I'm heading out there in early October. You should be fine come October. I think this time of the year is the worst because it can get down into the low 30's and high 20's at night/early morning and then climb back into the 70's by mid-afternoon. I think that makes them more active than usual. Sort of a "get-while-the-gettin'-is-good" type thing. But that is just a theory. I don't know schit about snakes. Dave
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Plenty of them out in October, at least in the banana belt. Even if it's been sub-zero a few days before.
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Four miles + two shots = one GD bird this morning.
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First day of sage-grouse here was yesterday. Will be out again today and every day until it closes. ![[Linked Image]](http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t292/inmanta/IMG_1293.jpg)
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Nice work.
How long is the Sage season down there?
Knocked one more Sharp down this morning. And five pigeons. Grin...
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Open till Sep 30, so only about 2 weeks.
It's about the only bird hunting we have around here, save for some sporadic dove and an occasional chucker.
100 miles for blue or ruffed grouse, well over 100 miles for pheasant/hun/sharptail.
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I'd like to get a couple of Sage Grouse stuffed.
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Got one sage grouse on the opener. Being in strange country doesn't help.. When I get home hop to have some good shooting .. Be careful with those snakes.
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I'd like to get a couple of Sage Grouse stuffed.
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Good to see everyone getting some birds.
Plenty of them around.
Been a lot of hunters on my place, even had some guys set up some dove decoys and shoot from behind a sheet of plywood layed up on an H brace. I tried to slow down as I drove past. Went by several times.
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Saw two sharpies perched on a power line as I drove into my yard this morning.
Technically they were airborne right?
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Got two sage grouse last evening and one this am.. Will try for photos later>>>
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Been a real good year for bird numbers. ![[Linked Image]](http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/923/IASEWh.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/924/sDc71y.jpg)
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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When do you have to stop worrying about snakes for the year? I'm heading out there in early October. They will still be around. Where are you going? Some places don't have many, others have a lot. Flave's territory east over to Glasgow or so seems to be particularly thick with buzz worms.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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I'd like to get a couple of Sage Grouse stuffed.
Dave I've been thinking the same thing. Better do it before they are "endangered" and you can't shoot them anymore.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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I was thinking that a couple years ago as well but haven't shot one in probably over 15 years. If I hit one with the pickup and it isn't too f'd up it would be a good candidate.
We are lucky around here because there are zero rattlers on this side of the Missouri.
Cross the river to McCone county or drive out to the Breaks(north or south side) and you'll find them.
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Yeah, I remember the lack of rattlers around there!
I've taken two sage grouse to taxidermists. The first taxidermist also turned out to be a thief. He claimed he'd contacted me by both phone and mail after it was done, and since I never picked up the bird he sold it to somebody else. Of course, he never contacted me in any way, so got both my 50% deposit, plus the full price from whoever he sold it to. Of course, he didn't last long in the business, so there was no way to get my money back, but what I really wanted was the mount.
The second bird turned out to be too shot up to do the job right, according to a taxidermist I trust.
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JB, it is nice not having to worry about stepping on one!
If I had the money(and a big enough house...) it'd be cool to get a glass case filled with all the local upland birds.
Hun, sharp tail, sage hen, rooster, maybe even one of our somewhat rare river-bottom gobblers.
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Seems like the buggers go in cycles or something.
For about 4-5 years I'd see one dead in the road near my hunting spot over the course of September. I ran over a couple myself. One of my pards would usually spot one in the grass too (I never did).
The last few years nary a one.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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Yeah, I remember the lack of rattlers around there!
I've taken two sage grouse to taxidermists. The first taxidermist also turned out to be a thief. He claimed he'd contacted me by both phone and mail after it was done, and since I never picked up the bird he sold it to somebody else. Of course, he never contacted me in any way, so got both my 50% deposit, plus the full price from whoever he sold it to. Of course, he didn't last long in the business, so there was no way to get my money back, but what I really wanted was the mount.
The second bird turned out to be too shot up to do the job right, according to a taxidermist I trust. One of these years when I kill one for the taxi, I'm going to try a light load of 6's and hunt without a dog. And give it a whirl in October when their feathers are more grown in.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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When do you have to stop worrying about snakes for the year? I'm heading out there in early October. They will still be around. Where are you going? Some places don't have many, others have a lot. Flave's territory east over to Glasgow or so seems to be particularly thick with buzz worms. I'm going to be out there for 6 weeks I'll be traveling all over the state.In the past I've concentrated my effort mostly east of Glasgow but I have more time this year.
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Nice pictures! I really like your black and white pointer. Been a real good year for bird numbers.
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Quite a few rattlers up here, but no sage grouse.
My buddy south of Malta is covered up with both.
He says the bloody Ring Tails must get 50 a day.
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I'll bring him a case of beer if he can point me in the right direction.
I'd love to knock one down before the season closes.
(Sage Grouse, not snakes)
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I'm going to be out there for 6 weeks I'll be traveling all over the state.In the past I've concentrated my effort mostly east of Glasgow but I have more time this year.
Stop by. I'll buy you a beer and take you to my friend's best spots. Dave
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Nice pictures! I really like your black and white pointer. Been a real good year for bird numbers. Thanks! I like him too! Guardrail bred FWIW.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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And give it a whirl in October when their feathers are more grown in. How far will you have to travel to do that?
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And give it a whirl in October when their feathers are more grown in. How far will you have to travel to do that? I live in Great Falls. Not sure where the closest sage grouse are, but I'd bet towards Lewistown.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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Took my first walk of the season this afternoon. Missed one and knocked down three. Great pics Sam. Dave Wow! Matt Damon hunts and uses a 20 gauge benelli!
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Good to know. IIRC it used to be open into November. When did they change it?
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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By chance, my buddy came out today for coffee because of the rain. As he was leaving the local NRCS bird woman from Chinook and a couple others stopped by. She had been to my friend's farm south of Malta so I asked her what kind of birds he had. She said its one of the best populations of Sage Grouse she had seen. My buddy said it would be no problem if you wanted to go hunt. In fact, you can start at the main road and stay on BLM sage brush land they whole way. He said he cant figure out the big deal, as he killed a couple with his tractor and disc the other day! Good luck!
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Years ago. Don't remember the exact one though.
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Since we were camping for 14 days, I did not get to upload my photos til today.. The first and only ruffed grouse this year.. Used my 870 Special Field and #6's. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s465/WyoCoyoteHunter/IMG_1524_zpsjuw5hywj.jpg)
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My two pals and Maggies first grouse! ![[Linked Image]](http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s465/WyoCoyoteHunter/IMG_1529_zpsbtm0mb54.jpg)
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We stayed an evening with my sister in law, and while the gals visited I took a ride for grouse.. Found a couple nice coveys.. Managed my limit with my 870 Special Field 12 ga. and WW 3 1/4-1 1/4 - 4's..
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My limit with the SP. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s465/WyoCoyoteHunter/IMG_1586_zpsdd4qe951.jpg)
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The opening day of sage grouse we were in western Wy. I managed one with my old 870 field gun and WW 3 1/4- 1 1/4-4's..
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We stayed an evening with my sister in law, and while the gals visited I took a ride for grouse.. Found a couple nice coveys.. Managed my limit with my 870 Special Field 12 ga. and WW 3 1/4-1 1/4 - 4's..
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Opening day we were in western Wy. Managed one grouse with my 870 field and ww 4's. ( Hope this comes out ok.. photobucket is giving me fits.) ![[Linked Image]](http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s465/WyoCoyoteHunter/IMG_1578_zpsmlrg10ns.jpg)
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Nice work WCH.
I love those straight gripped 870's.
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Thanks Jim.
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Yesterdays birds.. One with the model 31 Rem. 12 ga. and a Herter's spreader load of # 7 shot 1 1/4 0z... The other was taken with the model 97 12 ga. But the spreader load only drew feathers, and a WW of 4's rolled him., ![[Linked Image]](http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s465/WyoCoyoteHunter/IMG_0023_zpsfdefymfl.jpg)
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Save some for the rest of us, WCH.
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Seems to be lots this year.. Travis, do you shoot 3" ammo in your 20 ga.?
Sam, you have the sage grouse or mostly sharptails.. Never saw many sage grouse the year I hunted Montana..
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Wyo, we have sharptails/huns locally, takes a little driving to find sage hens.
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2 3/4 for this guy. Buy a case of Estates each fall. Usually good for four birds by the end of the season. Grin...
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Years ago. Don't remember the exact one though. Well my sage grouse career started with a few birds I shot back in about 2006. It ended once I ate the birds. Ever since I've said I will only shoot them again if I want to get some mounts.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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Two more down. ![[Linked Image]](https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8205/29278284914_ec9bdfb662_k.jpg)
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Years ago. Don't remember the exact one though. Well my sage grouse career started with a few birds I shot back in about 2006. It ended once I ate the birds. Ever since I've said I will only shoot them again if I want to get some mounts. I think last year it went into October but I'm not sure. Either way, they're getting cghunty about shooting them and I'd like to have one or two before this season's end. Gumbo makes everything taste good. Hint... Travis
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Nice shooting Flave, we were out and picked up a couple more this eve. 1999 I spent several weeks in Montana hunting birds.. Sage grouse was open, although I did not shoot any.. I think at that time, it stayed in until maybe Nov. The season was much, much longer than ours..
At first when I hunted them it was a about a 10 day season.. Then things blossomed we had grouse everywhere.. Season opened once in late Aug and went til Oct 1.
Now it opens the 17 and goes til the end of the month.
We used to have a method of cooking them in wine sauce they were pretty good. During the peak years of our grouse population, I had about 15 older friends who grew up eating these birds.. They loved them.. I had a ball shooting grouse for all of them.. Now I have only one widow who wants them.. They have all passed.. I still love shooting them.. The few times I hunted sharpies, they were awesome, but much tougher than sage grouse..
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Flave, how much rain you get?
Wyo, roughly 25 years ago my dad, brother and I were walking the sidelines of a nice mule deer coulee.
Late evening, half hour before dark and we were in 'stealth' mode. All of a sudden a sage hen drifts in from over the nearby 'ridge'. And then 20 more. And then about 50-60 more.
They landed and walked around right by us until we moved. Then they all took off, very surreal moment.
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2014 was the year of big changes in sage grouse regulations. That's when it started closing 9/30 rather than 11/1. In '14 and '15 there was a large part of the state that had no season but that's open back up this year. While technically accurate, my comment of years ago was misleading as it inferred longer than a couple of years. 2 years seems like longer when you start getting CRS syndrome.
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Years ago. Don't remember the exact one though. Well my sage grouse career started with a few birds I shot back in about 2006. It ended once I ate the birds. Ever since I've said I will only shoot them again if I want to get some mounts. I think last year it went into October but I'm not sure. Either way, they're getting cghunty about shooting them and I'd like to have one or two before this season's end. Gumbo makes everything taste good. Hint... Travis I'll have to look for a good recipe
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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The opening day of sage grouse we were in western Wy. I managed one with my old 870 field gun and WW 3 1/4- 1 1/4-4's.. Nice.....I used to have one of those upland specials....barrel was too short for me but it was a nice little package.... Between "guiding" my friend from WY for Wolves and my old dogs injured shoulder I'm not doing much Grouse hunting this year..... PS....you don't really eat those things do you.....
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As the old story goes, get you a stick and go find a sage grouse. They can be dumb so all you have to do is hit them with the stick.
Once you have finished that part of the process, throw the bird away and eat the stick. Much tastier.
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Flave, how much rain you get?
I don't have a rain gauge but it started raining Wednesday morning and didn't stop until Friday evening. Had to be selective about which road to drive down yesterday. Travis
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Field, before my first wife passed away, we had a recipe that we cooked them in wine.. They were good that way.. Since then, the recipe was lost.. Now I shoot a few for my neighbor lady who grew up eating them.. She loves them..
As I said before, I used to have maybe 15 or more folks in the valley that grew up eating them and liked them.. Most are gone now..
That special field is a handi little shotgun.. I bought it mostly for quail in Az. It would be perfect it the barrel were about 24" in stead of 21"
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I hope your dog heals quickly and you kill some wolves..
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Nice shooting Flave, we were out and picked up a couple more this eve. 1999 I spent several weeks in Montana hunting birds.. Sage grouse was open, although I did not shoot any.. I think at that time, it stayed in until maybe Nov. The season was much, much longer than ours..
At first when I hunted them it was a about a 10 day season.. Then things blossomed we had grouse everywhere.. Season opened once in late Aug and went til Oct 1.
Now it opens the 17 and goes til the end of the month.
We used to have a method of cooking them in wine sauce they were pretty good. During the peak years of our grouse population, I had about 15 older friends who grew up eating these birds.. They loved them.. I had a ball shooting grouse for all of them.. Now I have only one widow who wants them.. They have all passed.. I still love shooting them.. The few times I hunted sharpies, they were awesome, but much tougher than sage grouse.. I prefer hunting Sharptails to anything else. I absolutely love them. When I kick up a covey Huns I get a feeling of disappointment. But I should anyway... I have to travel all this week but hopefully I can go after those Sage on Friday if things dry out. I make sausage and wild bird gumbo with all of mine. This is a good roux to try. https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Chacheres-Roux-Gravy-10-0/dp/B001EBPIDSGoes great with 5 shot. Travis
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Thanks .. I will order some of this.. Travel safe.. Good hunting Friday..
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Damn... My back looks as good as my front. Been a fine September. ![[Linked Image]](https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8208/29803384652_71a4800c37_z.jpg)
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Is that am M2 or cordoba?
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Yesterday's take Model 12 12ga. solid rib, heavy duck.. Used Herter's Spreader loads on one with # 7 shot.. WW 4's for the second.. I think for prairie shooting, the spreaders are no my best choice.. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s465/WyoCoyoteHunter/IMG_1606_zpskglh5kwz.jpg)
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I prefer hunting Sharptails to anything else. I absolutely love them. When I kick up a covey Huns I get a feeling of disappointment. But I should anyway... Travis I'm with you on that, except I'll add the caveat that it must be over a pointing dog. If I was hunting with a flusher, it'd be pheasants.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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I've been eyeballing a franchi and a montefeltro Of course yesterday I found a very nice Parker Trojan 20 gauge choked ic/m
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Flave, how much rain you get?
I don't have a rain gauge but it started raining Wednesday morning and didn't stop until Friday evening. Had to be selective about which road to drive down yesterday. Travis Same here, 2" super soaker, uber mud. Went out this morning for a quick look but only jumped a couple of cocks. BTW, nice ass.
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Saw a real nice cock yesterday as well.
Found an FWP truck buried to the axle. Made it a good 200yds down that road though. Grin...
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Must have been a rookie driver!
I took the side by side, pickup hasn't left the driveway all weekend. Street legal Rangers are the chit for muddy days.
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Not to wade too deeply into the pool of experts, but I have been thinking about buying a Weatherby SA-08 in 20 gauge.
Seems like it would be a nice little gun.
We had some hunters slog through the mud and go hunting on Friday.
Parked at the sign in box and walked down the trail by my lentils.
Guess upland birds like lentils.
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Not to wade too deeply into the pool of experts, but I have been thinking about buying a Weatherby SA-08 in 20 gauge.
Seems like it would be a nice little gun.
We had some hunters slog through the mud and go hunting on Friday.
Parked at the sign in box and walked down the trail by my lentils.
Guess upland birds like lentils. Good thing they thinned them out then!
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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I'm going to be out there for 6 weeks I'll be traveling all over the state.In the past I've concentrated my effort mostly east of Glasgow but I have more time this year.
Stop by. I'll buy you a beer and take you to my friend's best spots. Dave I'll shoot you a pm if I make it up your way but I might have to buy you the beer as [bleep] as your bears are playing.
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I'm wearing my Bears sweatshirt through multiple airports today.
Let's just say the comments have not been very sportsman like.
Some of them even said mean things about Jay.
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I am sure you will set them straight!!
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All I gots is a yellow tree. ![[Linked Image]](http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e78/montanasam/A%202016/fd41b5c8-ed93-4f72-8985-fea86e6009af.jpg)
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Great pic Sam, as always.. You live in some beautiful country..
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Looks nice for September Sam.
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Wyo, early this morning we were out in sage hen country about 70 miles west of here. Stopped on the county road and waited to meet up with another partner in crime. (sorted/moved a few yearlings horseback) Perfectly still while we sat and waited in the pickup with the windows down. You could literally hear birds chirping crystal clear though the air. I heard coyotes yipping and they had to be over two miles away. And then the [bleep] horses would start stomping around in the trailer and ruin it.....grin Jim, with the recent rain it is still a touch green here at home. ![[Linked Image]](http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e78/montanasam/A%202016/28e4f3c0-7935-4aa7-a0b7-c24998e6a979.jpg)
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Same here Sam. Looks nice.
We still have some nice green with the cover crops I planted this year.
But yeah, the native is still a touch green as well.
I assume the birds like it too. Calves and replacements getting fat!
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Another great photo!! I sure enjoy seeing that country.. It would be nice to hear birds singing.. My hearing is so bad, I thought they all died from DDT..
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NO Sage Grouse. But I tried.
Did knock down two more Sharps and a Hun though.
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Sheeit.
Sorry about that. Long way to go for nothing.
The farmer and the NRCS bird lady swore that there was a great population down there.
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It wasn't for nothing. I had a blast Jim.
Thanks again for the hookup.
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FWIW I haven't seen any sage hens this year where I often times noticed them last year.
Hail storms?
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You're not seeing them because I'm looking for them.
I'm going hunting in Scobey later this month. I would like to swing by the Olson's and drink all their beer if you're available.
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I'm also not looking for them so seeing them is harder.
We will probably be here, Rancho is driving up next weekend....
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YO RANCHO!
Yesterday morning I kicked up a monster jack and my lab gave chase. He was gaining fast and my first two patterns of #5's were landing between him and the rabbit as they flew across the stubble. I rolled the jack on the 3rd shot and it slowed him down a smidge.
My retard dog kept chasing him, the rabbit juked, but the dog still caught up to him. I was dying laughing as I yelled "That rabbit is going to kick your fugking ass!"
I was wrong though. That rabbit screamed like a newborn baby as lard ass chomped him into mush. When the homicide was complete he just sort of stood there, and looked at me as if to say 'What now?'
Almost made me like him.
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Just got my last grouse pics uploaded.. Couple I shot with my little 870 20ga.. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s465/WyoCoyoteHunter/IMG_1607_zpslat8flyl.jpg)
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They look much better when you use that straight english stock... grin.
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Sharptail are dang near unapproachable in my usual spots. I guess that is what a solid month of chasing them will do.
Did get some huns this weekend though.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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I don't know if John is still checking in on this thread, but I used Eileen's "Posh Partridge" recipe out of her upland game cookbook, and holy smokes. That page is definitely getting a sticky note for future reference.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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Rancho just hit the trail back to the land of beautiful people.... Pretty sure we scared more cock than we killed(I missed 2 absolute gimme's yesterday). And there are less birds around this year than last. But of course still fun, super weather. ![[Linked Image]](http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e78/montanasam/A%202016/791571c9-93ee-4043-9c1e-8b2a76b02efa.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e78/montanasam/A%202016/8fb07d11-960d-4884-9fd6-7867618ac9d2.jpg)
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Excellent Sam.. You have some beautiful country up there.. Always enjoy your pictures.!! Nice roosters too!!!
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Thanks Wyo, pheasant hunting is one reason why I love it here.
Rancho was above me in some thick brush/trees and we knew there were birds hiding so I posted up below him in an attempt to ambush.
Stood for a minute in the most open spot I could find which was still very full of limbs. All of a sudden I hear a rustle in the leaves......!
Goddammm rooster came sprinting up to me, stopped at literally 4-5', did the quickest 180 degree turn in history and blew out through the branches.
I did some quick 'landscaping' with the 16 gauge and needless to say didn't so much as draw a feather. Trimmed a few little branches and the bird is probably still laughing.
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Ah!!! Pheasant hunting.. Nothing like it..
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Really cool and you obviously have a blast doing it. 
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When do you have to stop worrying about snakes for the year? I'm heading out there in early October. You should be fine come October. Plenty of them out in October As evidenced today... ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/whttail/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161009_134316_082.jpg)
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OOOOH, this sucks.. We saw a Bull Snake in the Bighorn Basin today.. No buztails thank goodness.
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I'm up in your neck of the woods right now. Haven't been here since '08. They've plowed up a lot of the CRP. Definitely fewer birds because of it!!!
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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![[Linked Image]](http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/wisturkeyhunter/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgfkqttwg.jpeg) Opening day results Dad and I. A lot of young birds out there but had to put a lot of miles on to find the birds.
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Nice work.
I spent all day Saturday assisting on an antelope hunt. We got ass raped by weather yesterday morning. Spent most of the day removing snow and downed trees.
Not many hunters out for opener this year. Sorta surprised.
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I think our snakes are gone for now. Travis
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Snowing here now too, but not like you got.
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You should have seen all the birds winging about yesterday.
Had about a foot of snow before it settled, now its just misery.
I will roll out some more hay today, I should take my shotgun.
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![[Linked Image]](http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/wisturkeyhunter/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsyzmtt4ur.jpeg) Todays birds. Benelli went 3/11 Beretta went 3/3 including a sweet double.
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Methinks one of your shotguns doesn't fit the shooter....
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I went 4/4 on beer cans with Rancho's Affinity.
He has a 20 gauge with pretty nice wood IMHO.
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Methinks one of your shotguns doesn't fit the shooter....
Travis Probably just the shooter.
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South Dakota Pheasant Opener on Saturday. Leave tomorrow to meet up with my buds.....no use rushing, better to ease in.
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I went 4/4 on beer cans with Rancho's Affinity.
He has a 20 gauge with pretty nice wood IMHO.
He did buy that Affinity? Were you loving it? Travis
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Leave tomorrow to meet up with my buds.....no use rushing, better to ease in. That's what she said... Travis
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First swing at pheasants this evening and it was a win. ![[Linked Image]](https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8132/30256718416_419c1ade95_k.jpg)
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I went 4/4 on beer cans with Rancho's Affinity.
He has a 20 gauge with pretty nice wood IMHO.
He did buy that Affinity? Were you loving it? Travis If I ever buy a racehorse it will be named Rancho's Affinity.... Assuming he bought it, thought he said $800? Semi auto's are too fast for me but it is a sweet shotgun. Damn, you guys got a decent snow! And your dog is a beast.
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That dog is a fat fugk like his owner.
That's what I paid! If you can find one they are a STEAL! Holy fugk.
Semi-auto is the only way to go. Embrace.
Travis
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That dog is a stud....hint-hint..
(errr this one, gay....)
I'd shoot my dick off with a semi-auto.
Seriously though when are you driving through?
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Still nailing it down. Will advise.
Don't shoot your dick off before I get there.
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Nice job on the roosters!! We don't get at them til next month..
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Thanks WCH.
Dog was a machine out there yesterday. He done good.
Travis
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Fine job. Dog looks satisfied too.
I bought an SA-08 12 guage at North 40 for 499.
Not tried it on birds yet.
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Have you shot it? I like the looks of those. Seem to be light.
Travis
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I went 4/4 on beer cans with Rancho's Affinity.
He has a 20 gauge with pretty nice wood IMHO. He did buy that Affinity? Were you loving it? Travis If I ever buy a racehorse it will be named Rancho's Affinity.... Assuming he bought it, thought he said $800? Semi auto's are too fast for me but it is a sweet shotgun. Damn, you guys got a decent snow! And your dog is a beast Fat, but happy. FXT it & GFY. PS: I see you already voiced my exact concerns. Carry on !
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Have you shot it? I like the looks of those. Seem to be light.
Travis Nothing real serious. Went to the back yard and hand threw myself some clays. Feels good and it is light. Fit and finish are good too. It's lighter than my M2 and feels like it kicks less. So far I quite like it. Been looking at the Deluxe model in 28 gauge.
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First swing at pheasants this evening and it was a win. Nice COCK. Great pics, Sammo.
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Nice COCK.
Great pics, Sammo.
CockS! Plural. Any SammO pic without SammO is a waste of pixels. Travis
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Been looking at the Deluxe model in 28 gauge.
I didn't even know they made that. I'd like to try one. Travis
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The others are ok, I guess. I wonder if Gruff is getting any pretty COCK?
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![[Linked Image]](http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/923/vflYPI.jpg) Shot lots of young birds this year. Not many with the really long tails so far. Not sure what that means.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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I believe it was all the rain.
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Not many with the really long tails so far. Not sure what that means. It means some are born with longer tails than others. Travis
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Allow me to defer to Wages, only long tailed cocks around here!
Actually I'm guessing the first hatch got rained or hailed out and the hens had re-do. What Jim said...
We've got a little flock of really young birds hanging around the silage pile. The roosters are just now barely showing a little color.
We also had golf ball size hail back in June...
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Keep shooting, I have to wait til Nov. Good job there guys.
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I'm sitting this weekend out. Even the all-weather roads are greasier than a hobo's ass.
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![[Linked Image]](http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/wisturkeyhunter/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsds41bulf.jpeg) From yesterday, Dad switched to his other Benelli and went 3/3 on roosters.
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Allow me to defer to Wages, only long tailed cocks around here!
Actually I'm guessing the first hatch got rained or hailed out and the hens had re-do. What Jim said...
We've got a little flock of really young birds hanging around the silage pile. The roosters are just now barely showing a little color.
We also had golf ball size hail back in June...
You could be right. I always figured the long tailed birds were holdovers from last year. Which would mean bad survival rates this past winter. But that was just my guess. They may grow faster than that and a bird with a month or two lead time could really be that much bigger. Went out and collected another 3 around great falls today. Young birds there too. So it seems like a state wide thing.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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