I am trying to narrow down the best breed of dog to take on dove and quail hunts (NOT duck hunting).
What about some of the Pointer breed? They make great dogs to take on quail hunts…don’t know bout the dove though….I knew someone that bred and hunted them. He took his on quail and other small game hunts. Here is a website that might provide further help to you then I have.
try this website
www.ultimatehunts.com
I just started my first season hunting pheasant with one partner. We dont have have a dog, so we have been trying on foot. I was wondering if its even worth it and how we improve our hunt, what type of areas do pheasant usually hide in.
One of the things I’ve learned about hunting pheasant without a dog: as you are walking through the cover, stop and wait for a couple min every 20 to 30 yards. Birds that hold very tight will become nervous and often times will flush when they cannot tell where you are. Be very aware of where you partner(s) is/are as the birds will often flush behind you when you do this.
I’m in to photography, and I love having a urban, grungy, vintagey, etc. look, i.e. urban outfitters. A lot of where I live is pretty dull and typical suburban city though. Does anyone know of any visually interesting places in DFW Texas, preferably in the Arlington/Mansfield area?
Thanks!
Botonic Gardens Fort Worth. many trails , plants, flowers, and even do weddings there. free to walk through
Japenese Garden Fort Worth has scenic trails with Koa fish ponds
There is a admission charge. But near other garden. #817-871-7685
Where can I find a Chukar sound to download for calling the birds??
http://www.junglewalk.com/sound/Partridge-sounds.htm
i want a 12 gauge for waterfowling and dove and quail. is it to big for my upland birds. or should i sacrifice to get a smaller gun even though i hunt waterfowl. any suggestions on good guns?
No, more waterfoul, quail and doves have been taken by a 12 ga. than all of the other gauges together. There is no significant difference in the velocity of the shot from a 20 ga or a 16 ga. . and a 12 ga. the main difference is the amount of shot you put into the air. Doves are very hard to hit in the air and you will need the extra shot that a 12 ga. has. Quail are not as hard to hit so a 20 ga. can be a very effective quail gun. For waterfoul, there is no question that you want a 12 ga. Whatever your quary, a 12 ga. is always a good choice.
Those who tell you that a 12 ga. is not a good gun for quail or especially dove simply have never hunted either or they would know that the ubiquitous 12 ga. is never too much gun. If they tell you that a 12 ga. is too much gun for waterfoul, they are obvioulsy ignornant when it comes to waterfoul hunting. If you are wanting to buy a shotgun, I would recommend that for your first shotgun, you get a 12 ga. You can hunt anything with it. If you buy a 20 ga. you may find yourself undergunned. You will definitely be undergunned when it comes to watgerfoul. If you already have a 12 ga. and want to buy another shotgun, by all means get a 20. They are a wonderful upland gun and a pleasure to carry because of their lighter weight but it would not be my first choice if it were the only shotgun that I owned.
I have an English Cocker Spaniel and a history of hunting pheasant with English Setters. I have researched and discovered that Springer Spaniels are the most popular breed of hunting Spaniels, but could I train a good hunting dog out of my Spaniel breed?
From everything I’ve heard they make excellent flushing dogs. You should have very little trouble with this endeavor.
My boyfriend’s birthday is coming up. I want to get him a gift certificate for an outfitter for clothes, camping/hiking gear, climbing, etc. He lives in Big Bend National Park in Texas, so he is nowhere near any stores. So he does all his gear purchases online.
I have shopped from altrec.com, some friends at backcountry.com. My boyfriend has been on steepandcheap.com, but they don’t have gift certificates.
I tried posting this in outdoor recreation and got zero answers.
So, who’s the best to get a gift certificate from? Thank you!
Here are a few that I like.
REI inc
Sierra Designs
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Cabella’s
It is the symbol of wilderness and is a National Heritage Species. Yes, the tiger is the spirit of the Indian Jungle. Efforts are being made to preserve these magnificent predators from extinction. For this many tiger reserves have come up in India. Tourists take up tiger tours to come to these tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries of India.
The famous tiger sanctuaries in India include:
Bandhavgarh National Park- located in Madhya Pradesh this national park is famous for white Tigers of Rewa which were discovered in Bandhavgarh. It is ranked among the best tiger reserves in Central India. The thick forest of Bandhavgarh National Park is visited by numerous tourists throughout the year. Wildlife lovers’ love to explore the wild animals of Bandhavgarh hidden behind the cliffs and wooded Vindhyan Mountains.
Corbett National Park- from the childhood adventure stories of Jim Corbett to a visit to the Corbett national park in U.P. – the thrill never ends. India’s first and finest national park stretched in the foothills of the Himalayas, along the banks of the Ramganga River, is a well protected wild habitat of the tigers. Apart from tigers, you can find a wide range of leopards, elephants and other animals.
Kanha National Park- during your tour to Madhya Pradesh, you can not but visit the wild hideout that reminds you of the famous "Jungle Book". Here, you can even came across a Tiger roaming freely in the park. The sight of these ferocious beasts is awesome.
Besides spotting a tiger, you can even view 175 varieties of birds in Kanha. Other attractions at Kanha are the porcupines, Gray Langurs, Mongoose, Hyena, Jungle Cat, Leopard and a large variety of deer including the Barasingha, Chital, Chousingha, Nilgai, and Gaur or Indian Bison.
Ranthambore National Park- speaking of tigers, we can not miss out to mention the Ranthambore National Park near Sawai Madhopur in the state of Rajasthan. Following the motif of the tiger conservation in the India, this national park would surely give you a spectacular view of tigers roaming in the forest. The flora and fauna at this national park includes 300 trees, 272 birds, 50 aquatic plants, 12 reptiles and 30 mammals.
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary- Sariska, once a hunting reserve, was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1958 and a tiger reserve in 1979. Other than tigers, the park is home to Hyena, Jackals, Sambar, Chitel, Leopards, Wild Dogs, Jungle Cats, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar and Langur. A wide array of birds available in this national park include Bush Quail, Sand Grouse, Tree Pie, Peafowl, Grey Partridge, Great Indian Horned Owl Golden backed Wood Pecker and Crested Serpent Eagle.
Other such well known national parks famous for tigers include:
Nandankanan Zoo, Orissa
Sundarbans National Park
Dudhwa National Park, U.P.
Manas Tiger Reserve, Assam
Bandipur & Nagarhole National Parks, Karnataka
A visit to any one of these tiger reserves would fetch you the memory of your lifetime!
Sumit Singh
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/tiger-tours-the-most-adventurous-tour-of-your-life-705964.html
Float-hunting for deer is an old Indian method. Camouflaged canoes flowing with the current allowed the hunter to get within stonehead-arrow range of unsuspecting deer, which had gathered at the water’s edge to cool, to drink and feed. Deer eat aquatic vegetation. In addition to the general succulence of browse to be found at the sunlit edge of waterways, such as the favored willows, vegetation draws deer into the water for food. Deer will bring up whole lily pad plants with their feet to consume them or actually plunge their heads underwater to forage for other aquatic vegetation. Almost all aquatic vegetation makes good salad-bar food for deer. They will separate the earth muck around cattails in swampy locations a foot deep to reach the tender and starchy roots. Cattail wallows actually made by deer look like the work of hogs.
Canoeing to scout for deer along creeks is one of the best ways to scout. Boating rivers and creeks while looking for bank trails and deer sign is also very productive. In shallow streams, look for disruptions in color in the stream bed as telltale signs of deer crossings, as well as the obvious paths and skids down banks. Remember that deer do not often go straight across waterways but attempt to confuse their backtrails by going upstream to exit the water. Enjoyment is likely another reason that deer take a long route crossing a stream.
A boat is at times the best method of reaching wilderness hunting areas, where the moving water naturally took the easiest route. This path of least resistance can be the most practical method of bringing deer out as well.
A houseboat makes a good base camp for a party of river or reservoir hunters. The entire camp can readily be moved.
Scouting or hunting waterways is the best method known to give you access to prime deer habitats. Some of the land you cover may be posted. You have a right to navigate the waterways but are considered a trespasser if you leave your boat to hunt land without permission in privately-owned areas. Upon locating a choice spot to hunt you might check with the local court clerks to find the owner of the land to obtain permission.
Use all the common sense you can muster in employing aquatic transportation. Safety should always be the first thought. Since you are entering areas by the “back door” instead of by the highway access “front door” you may not be able to accurately judge what is beyond the trees that border the creek You should take the time and exert the effort to obtain a map of the waterway to help you familiarize. A shot from a high-powered rifle can throw an unstable canoeist into the water. Attempting to stand in a wobbly canoe to fire an arrow can be very awkward. Find a stable canoe for hunting, one of the functional, rather than recreational types. There are canoes made for a variety of purposes. With a brief search, the hunter can locate the canoe exactly suited to his needs, considering portage, weight, purpose, and everything else in deciding the appropriate size and shape. There is great variety.
CAMPS
Deer camps are special places where story-swapping camaraderie plays a big role in the overall experience. Hunters learn a lot from one another. Members who have enjoyed success themselves often assist others who have as yet been less fortunate. Here seasoned hunters give newcomers advice and counsel. Deer camps can be ideal for beginning hunters providing that the members or guests, staff or elders, are serious hunters interested in the welfare of others. A deer camp guide can point the way to success through his various experiences and familiarity with the particular area. Small, family-style camps set up from a mobile camper, hunting cabins, or tents are necessary for some hunters who travel considerable distances to hunt, making the drive to and from the site too long. These camps can range from a handful of hunters with sheets of plastic for shelter and sleeping bags for beds around a campfire to lush extravaganzas with saunas, video presentations, casinos, and all the trimmings of the international playboy scene. Whatever the circumstances as far as comfort, cost, and conveniences, the fellowship can be great. The opportunity to interact with people you might not encounter in the ordinary circles of your life leave you with something tangible that trips by yourself do not.
Resort camps on private game preserves are wonderful retreats. The operators of such camps are familiar with the needs of the hunters and equip the camps to cater to them. They try to make the stay as comfortable as possible after a day of rugged experiences in the field. It can be a comfortable vacation. These facilities have bathing, laundering, hot meals, telephones, meat lockers, taxidermy services, and comfortable beds. They keep track of their guests and are ready to assist should an emergency arise.
Choose a camp on the basis of a good recommendation from a trusted friend, or write to camps which advertise in hunting magazines for information. Perhaps you will be asked to join a fellowship of hunters who have a lease and organize hunts. Leases and commercial acreages are swiftly becoming more common due to dwindling habitat, the need for herd regulation, and hunters’ desires to have someplace to hunt they can count on. Some hunting preserves offer other types of hunting coupled with deer. Perhaps you would like to take home a boar, a turkey, a bear, quail, sheep, pheasant, fish or waterfowl. Exotic deer are available many places.
If you choose to hunt alone and have a place to do it, this is of course your prerogative. I have mentioned the commercial camps for their merit to those thus inclined. For those with a desire to rough it by primitive camping, I hope you enjoy it, for the opportunities for the rugged enthusiast are unending, as are the adventures.
Albie Berk
http://www.articlesbase.com/sports-and-fitness-articles/floathunting-for-deer-is-an-old-indian-method-700935.html
My boyfriend’s birthday is coming up. I want to get him a gift certificate for an outfitter for clothes, camping/hiking gear, climbing, etc. He lives in Big Bend National Park in Texas, so he is nowhere near any stores. So he does all his gear purchases online.
I have shopped from altrec.com, some friends at backcountry.com. My boyfriend has been on steepandcheap.com, but they don’t have gift certificates.
So, who’s the best to get a gift certificate from? Thank you!
I bet he would also enjoy
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campmor.com