We have hunted just to the west of that area before. That is mainly open ground. Layer your clothing, look at booting the pup or at least having boots with you.

You will probably find both quail and pheasants in the same places. Carry the SxS gun, #6 shot, skeet and modified if you have them for chokes. Unless you are a damn good shot, you probably aren't killing a pheasant that has gotten up to full speed at 40+ yards flying away or crossing in front of you. Save your shots for high-percentage closer options.

Let the dogs work, let the birds teach them. As long as he isn't running off give him time to learn, he will bust birds, that is ok. IT might be good to take him out alone and work some property with just you and him without distractions.

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Posted by lsupride87

Member since Dec 2007

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Posted on 12/6/23 at 10:13 am to wickowick

For the sXS I have C,IC, M, IM, F

I have 5 shot I bought already as well, and some 7.5 shot target loads. From what the land owner told us, for the most part, we should have areas where it’s pheasants or quail, not both. Key word should

Here is pheasant loads I bought

As far as shots, I’m above average. My dad was a national competitor shooter, so I’ve shot more than most. However, he could shoot the tick off a bird. Multiple times in competition went 1,000 plus clays before missing a single target, he is who we are counting on to bring down the long shots

When we dove hunt he brings 20 shells and he has left over after his limit…..Tough when your near 70 year old dad whips your arse in wing shooting

I’ll get boots for the dog, and to others yes I have brush pants

This post was edited on 12/6/23 at 10:16 am

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