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BarryPatch
10-24-2005, 07:26 AM
I went out with both my dogs on my property Saturday morning. We put up at least two dozen Woodcock in about three hours before the rain started. Shot half a box of shells and ended up with two birds and a couple bunnies.

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/545/Vino_Vixie25.JPG

The big guy on the left has a bit of a rabbit fetish. My wife let me bring him with for once (He's 'her' dog).

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/545/Vixie_Woodcok_Bunnies25.JPG

Vixen likes to pose for pics.

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/545/Cock_Bunns25.JPG

I just love variety. Too bad the ducks weren't flying our way.

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/545/Woodcock_Retrieve25.JPG

A bit blurry, but it's Vixen retrieving a woodcock. She delivered both birds to hand but wouldn't touch the bunnies. I'll have to work on that.

As soon as this rain stops we'll be back at 'em. It hasn't rained all year and now it comes at the worst possible time.



omega58
10-24-2005, 07:33 AM
Nice pics. . .we wound up with 9 woodcock Saturday, ducks were also not cooperating for us all weekend or we were missing. ;)

I was too tired to load up the pics last night, I'll do so tonight or tomorrow.
Steelheadfred
10-24-2005, 07:37 AM
Great Pictures.


Fritz
Rondevous
10-24-2005, 08:05 AM
Way to go!

Nice pics too, is that a SKB 100 Mod.
BarryPatch
10-24-2005, 08:07 AM
Way to go!

Nice pics too, is that a SKB 100 Mod.

Yep, Ithaca branded.
Vizsla Hunt Dog
10-24-2005, 08:25 AM
You gotta love those Red Dogs. I really like that first pic.
PahtridgeHunter
10-24-2005, 08:45 AM
Very nice pics, BP! Solid weekend!
midwestfisherman
10-24-2005, 09:02 AM
Looks like a nice weekend! Nice pics!
FieldWalker
10-24-2005, 09:28 AM
Great pics... and an even better tasting stew :)
BarryPatch
10-24-2005, 10:26 AM
Great pics... and an even better tasting stew :)

Sure was. I found a bunch of wild parsley a few weeks ago and I was waiting for a reason to harvest it. The roots look like small parsnips and are a nice addition to a game stew.
Tecumseh
10-24-2005, 12:25 PM
Very nice pictures. I haven't seen a rabbit yet this year.
dyemen
10-24-2005, 01:11 PM
Nice Pics! Got to love the mixed bag! AND.....Beautiful dogs!

Dave
bigmike
10-25-2005, 12:12 AM
Sweet pics and great hunt;)
Unregistered4
10-25-2005, 04:09 AM
BarryPatch, nice pictures and story. How were the rabbits, with it not being really cold yet. Usually the ones that I've shot before it gets cold, have those spots(or whtaever you what to call them)on them. Now. I usually wait till there's snow on the ground before shooting a rabbit. Sure do enjoy a good rabbit stew though. Your pictures made me start thinking, rabbit stew, MMmmmm. Brian.
BarryPatch
10-25-2005, 09:38 AM
BarryPatch, nice pictures and story. How were the rabbits, with it not being really cold yet. Usually the ones that I've shot before it gets cold, have those spots(or whtaever you what to call them)on them. Now. I usually wait till there's snow on the ground before shooting a rabbit. Sure do enjoy a good rabbit stew though. Your pictures made me start thinking, rabbit stew, MMmmmm. Brian.

No 'spots'. Fleas & ticks used to be a consideration in warm weather, but both my dogs are on heartgard plus. By October there normally won't be any warbles (http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10370_12150_12220-26354--,00.html). Internal parisites are not affected by cold. The only reason to wait for snow is so the cover is matted down and you can see their tracks.
GVSUKUSH
10-25-2005, 09:52 AM
Great Pics!
Adam Waszak
10-25-2005, 10:00 AM
A couple od woodcock and a fine SXS to boot. Great looking dogs as well congrats and thanks for the pics

AW
BarryPatch
10-26-2005, 02:26 PM
I skipped work this morning :) and had a limit by nine. These birds have been great for the pup. She did some nice nose work with some fine points. Retrieves were pretty nice too



http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/545/102605-08-25.JPG
GVSUKUSH
10-26-2005, 02:30 PM
Good stuff!
wingshoot
10-26-2005, 03:26 PM
Good Dogs + Handsome Gun + great birds = Upland Fun!!
midwestfisherman
10-26-2005, 04:06 PM
Good Dogs + Handsome Gun + great birds = Upland Fun!!

:yeahthat: Excellent pic!!
omega58
10-27-2005, 07:30 AM
Another great pic. . .I am looking forward to Saturday morning enough already, maybe when I woke up with a sore throat this morning it was a sign to stay home?? :lol:
BarryPatch
10-31-2005, 07:08 AM
http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/545/102905-0525.JPG


Got another limit Saturday morning. Less birds and the first hard frost. I hope they stick around for one more hunt :) .