Just wondering what some of the longest marks and blinds you've all seen at a FT.
longest mark and blind in FT
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Roof Rats ???
You must be referring to the Columba livia domestica
, which is just one of the numerous types of pigeons .You decided to climb on Bob, I hope your ready for the ride!
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And in some states pigeons are legal year-round.
As for hen pheasants, I've seen dogs mark them well in even medium cover & be unable to find them. We had hen pheasants at Metro this fall and lost about half the field on a 120 yd flyer in thick but medium height (about 12") bermuda in a flat field. Set-up was a double with other bird approx 220 yd retired with more than adequate separation.
As for hen pheasants, I've seen dogs mark them well in even medium cover & be unable to find them. We had hen pheasants at Metro this fall and lost about half the field on a 120 yd flyer in thick but medium height (about 12") bermuda in a flat field. Set-up was a double with other bird approx 220 yd retired with more than adequate separation.
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John, hereabouts they are referred to as cheap training birds, I never tried to identify the species of the ones I trapped, save the doves I caught and released.
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not much of a fan of wikipedia. often have fact flaws, little things. Like that pigeon link, says squab is a young dove or pigeon. Squab is classic French cuisine, cooked pigeon. Not old or young, just cooked. I can share recipes if you like.
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Don't like wikipedia. , try Websters on line.
2....plural squab : a fledgling bird; specifically : a fledgling pigeon about four weeks old.
It can also be used to describe a short fat guy
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2....plural squab : a fledgling bird; specifically : a fledgling pigeon about four weeks old.
It can also be used to describe a short fat guy
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I don't think pheasants put off near as much scent as some other gamebirds, such as ducks.
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squabDon't like wikipedia. , try Websters on line.
2....plural squab : a fledgling bird; specifically : a fledgling pigeon about four weeks old.
It can also be used to describe a short fat guy
john
adjective1. short and fat
noun1. flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove, may be broiled
2. a soft padded sofa
3. an unfledged pigeon
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
if you do not find the definition you want, look more
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not illegal to shoot hen pheasants everywhere, was at least at one time legal to shoot hens in certain parts of western pennsylvania. Seeing they are both historically non-native and still being stocked annually from state pheasant farms, never heart my feelings to take a few...
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Hope that guy has a comfy lawn mower. LOL
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Here in CA, we shoot pigeons, the season I believe is year round and there is no limit on them.
When You tell a dairy farmer that each one of those sky rats cost him .07 a day, gives you the nod on shooting them. Fun times.
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Maybe not but I hunt with dogs that catch wild hen pheasant every year...sometimes under a foot of snow.
I bet pheasants that are grown in pens and then shipped in crates put off more scent than a wild bird.
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All I'm saying is that if clubs went back to pheasants on land you would see a lot shorter marks. Like I said. This topic will always stir the pot. But I would always feel better driving home if my dog missed a fifty yard pheasant as opposed to a 500 yard mark. Just my opinion. GREG
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I like to see them as a retired check down bird right after an exciting drake flier;-)
I now have them barred at our Derbies.
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I now have them barred at our Derbies.
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John -
When you have them barred at your Derbies...do they give off more or less scent?
Just Wondering Regards,
Joe S.
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I placed the bar far enough away that their lack of scent is no longer an issue.John -
When you have them barred at your Derbies...do they give off more or less scent?
Just Wondering Regards,
Joe S.
Using ducks is a two pronged solution since, in the absence of absolutly perfect conditions, certain local guns can't seem hit hen pheasants good enough to kill them anyhow.
Hard to get to easy to find regards
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Hey John, I've seen you shoot, so I understand your reluctance as well as your self assessment. You didn't think we sent Scotty out there with you by accident did ya?
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