Fulch Report post Posted July 19, 2013 Now what? Do I scout for two birds or just wing it? Do you typically have to establish access with land owners since its mostly agricultural? Thanks, Fulch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhuntaz1 Report post Posted July 19, 2013 Try to get a hold of Ernesto C. He Lives in Yuma, and is a member and a great help if he is not busy. Great hunter and friend... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted July 21, 2013 This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Shoot him a PM. Which hunt did you get? FYI, he will talk your ear off.LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fulch Report post Posted July 25, 2013 I drew the Sept 27th hunt, anyone else? Wouldn't mind if someone wanted to go with me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackshoe Report post Posted July 26, 2013 I have been on this hunt several times. Scout all you can and then go back as close as you can to your hunt dates and make sure the fields where you have located birds haven't been plowed under. September - October is the time when crops are being harvested and new crops planted. For the most part, fields that have any kind of produce are posted now, as the farmers don't want dogs in the produce fields for fear of e coli contamination. Areas that have water nearby with a food source and good cover are where you will find birds. For instance, a hay field that is next to a canal with a stand of weeds or mesquite trees nearby. If you have a dog, it's a big help, and having a few buddies with you also helps. If you have a piece of cover or a field that you want to hunt, if you have people-dogs on each end working toward each other where you can pinch the birds between you, you'll have a lot better chance of getting some shooting. The birds are wild and if you are hunting by yourself they will often run in front of you and flush wild without you ever getting into shotgun range. Be careful not to get your dog overheated, and watch for snakes. Make sure your shots are all above parallel to the ground so you don't shoot your buddy our your dog. If you are hunting with a group and you flush a bird everyone should call out rooster or hen as soon as they can identify the bird so you don't accidently shoot a hen. It's a fun hunt and hope you have good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fulch Report post Posted July 26, 2013 No dog, no buddy's so I'll be solo unless someone else who drew a tag wants to jump on board, I'm headed down regardless. I have a few customers in Yuma I've been needing to visit anyways so maybe I can make it a "business trip". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted August 2, 2013 Fulch, I'm a Yuma native. Every couple of months I'll actually almost hit one of those dang Chinese chickens on my way to work, LOL! Ernesto is a great resource. Let me know if you come down for a scouting trip or something. I might be willing to tag along. One word of advice to get you started...COTTON! Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted August 4, 2013 And that Yuma Cotton is 6 feet tall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fulch Report post Posted August 8, 2013 Thanks Nick, will do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted August 19, 2013 Stupid bird, get out of the road! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted August 24, 2013 />Stupid bird, get out of the road! That is hilarious! sure wish we had them in phoenix like big quaily birds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted September 5, 2013 Hey Fulch, saw your buddy out for a morning stroll today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest oneshot Report post Posted September 5, 2013 Hunting pheasants solo is tough, but as you walk through cover, walk "loud" starting and stopping every few steps and you weave back and forth... Straight line walking will push the birds ahead of you making them pop-up out of range... Let them get out a ways before you shoot, up close your pellet pattern is small and blasts the birds... Good Luck... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted July 25, 2014 Hoping Big Browns will see this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted July 25, 2014 scouting runs for pheasant sounds funny to me for some reason. then again im from south dakota Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
