The Hunting Thread

[yont sum iss?]

I killed two Sunday just southeast of Milledgeville, Ga. A little 4-point and a doe. The doe was about a 140 yd shot. Definitely my longest shot. My dad killed a doe too. They were moving like crazy down here on Sunday.

 

[justingroves]

Leaving for Arkansas in the morning.

I'm hunting until Sunday afternoon

 

[yont sum iss?]

Leaving for Arkansas in the morning.

I'm hunting until Sunday afternoon

Good luck.

 

[orangeblooded2]

I see those white deer around here. Usually one at a time and a few years apart. I have only seen 7 or 8 in my lifetime. I know it's genetics skipping a generation or so, but it does not take a way from there beauty. I walked upon a big buck in the fog one day, point blank and I gave him a pass. Did not even lift the gun, just stood there smiling. I swear he smiled back....

 

[vol_in_ar]

I slayed some this morning
New High Score on Big Game Hunter

 

[justingroves]

Killed 67 ducks and 9 specks on the trip to Arkansas.

Sunday morning it was 18 degrees with the wind chill making it around 6 degrees. It was cold.

 

[VOLFREAK11]

Finally was able to upload the pic of my deer from this year. Not a great pic of him and definately doesn't do him justice, but he is 210lbs field dressed and scores 125

 

[VOLFREAK11]

And here is a picture of that "cactus" buck my friends father shot.

 

[VOLFREAK11]

And the big one died about 7 years ago before any of us could kill him :cray: He scores 160 as an 8pt

 

[justingroves]

Those are nice.

Congrats on the big bodied deer.

 

[GoBigOrange_2309]

good pics

 

[justingroves]

Gonna go try to kill some canvasbacks in Springville Bottoms tomorrow

 

[VOLFREAK11]

Thanks

 

[RockyTop411]

I want to go duck hunting sometime next year.

 

[justingroves]

I want to go duck hunting sometime next year.

You got a gun and waders?

 

[VOLFREAK11]

Justin have you ever killed a Goldeneye?

 

[RockyTop411]

You got a gun and waders?

I gotta 12 gauge remington. Need waders though. I'll find some
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[justingroves]

Justin have you ever killed a Goldeneye?

Several

 

[VOLFREAK11]

Several

I'd never seen one until my friend shot a banded one earlier this year. It's the prettiest duck I think I've seen, however I'm not real familiar with alot of different types.

 

[justingroves]

I'd never seen one until my friend shot a banded one earlier this year. It's the prettiest duck I think I've seen, however I'm not real familiar with alot of different types.

They're pretty cool looking.

Pintails are awesome ducks.

 

[VOLFREAK11]

Just looked at some pics of them, and yeah they are really neat looking.

 

[justingroves]

Just looked at some pics of them, and yeah they are really neat looking.

Wood ducks and widgeons are cool ones too.

A hooded merganser is pretty goofy looking.

 

[leftyvol]

Wood ducks and widgeons are cool ones too.

A hooded merganser is pretty goofy looking.

Where do you hunt in Springville?

 

[Coach Grizz]

I have a question about bird dogs. I want to get a german short haired pointer when I move into my house and my questions are:
Do you have to keep bird dogs pined up all the time? Are they hard to train? Are GSHP friendly? I've never had a bird dog but I've always been fascinated over them and IMO GSHP are beautiful dogs
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[cotton]

I have a question about bird dogs. I want to get a german short haired pointer when I move into my house and my questions are:
Do you have to keep bird dogs pined up all the time? Are they hard to train? Are GSHP friendly? I've never had a bird dog but I've always been fascinated over them and IMO GSHP are beautiful dogs
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I am of the opinion that you should have your dog under control at all times, either behind a fence, inside, on a leash, or under command. It's a responsibility of dog ownership and not breed specific.

Training a bird dog isn't rocket science, but it takes a lot of time in the first couple of years and regular maintenance afterwards.

If you really want a bird dog, your best bet is to bite the bullet and pony up for a finished dog (or a 1.5 year old that is almost finished) from somebody who knows what they are doing. JMO.