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Ninepointer......I think the time has come to change your Signature.....heres what I came up with......you just have to edit yours a bit...whaddya think?
What calm Woodcock hunter’s heart has not skipped a beat when the silence of a cold October morning afield is broken by the echoes of a Dogs Bell going silent.
LOL! If the bell went silent I'd think, "What's wrong with my lab?!"Quote:
Originally Posted by Pointersrule
Not even the princely and aristocratic woodcock could subvert my love of good ol' fashioned deer hunting. Hours of boredom occasionally interrupted a few seconds of sheer panic! How can that be topped? ;)
I just acquired permission for a new property this year. Its a young tree farm and I cant wait for the Woodcock flights to hit next year. My little Brittany will get a whole lot of work! I am so thankful to the property owner already!
I seen a hen last year, almost hit her with the atv and then 4-5 little fluff balls were following her.
Cute little things. didn't get a picture though.
Near the back of Baxter's Game Book is a chapter titled "Minor Game Birds: Capercaillie, Black Grouse, Ptarmigan and Woodcock", which goes on to say, "But of all the minor game birds most sportsmen would probably put the woodcock in pride of place. A 'right and left' at woodcock is to the shooter what a hat-trick is to a cricketer of a hole in one to a golfer."
I guess that's a compliment! :whacked:
I just consider the woodcock to be the Prince among game birds. As for the King of game birds, that all depends where in the country you hunt....in Ontario - its the grouse!
Is there a season for hunting Woodcock? I believe it is under the Migratory Birds but as I don't hunt them I was just curious.
Yes there is. And yes it is classified as a migratory bird. season is in the fall.
Love to hunt these little birds. Close working dog is a must. Hard to find a downed bird without a dog. Remember to buy your migratory license (some guys think they fall under small game tag).
Have fun, and hunt hard.
Amazing picture. Thanks for sharing.