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Pearl River WMA for Woodcock
Posted on 12/9/23 at 4:11 pm
Posted on 12/9/23 at 4:11 pm
With season closing in, I went walk at Pearl River the other day, just me no dog. Only ran into 1 woodcock but man it seems like the place would be loaded at times. Wet wet wet and good thick cover. Anyone have good hunts there?
This post was edited on 12/9/23 at 4:12 pm
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Posted on 12/9/23 at 4:57 pm to lsupride87
I’m out there all the time. Well as often as I can. Haven’t seen any this year but only hunted the evening twice. I’ve seen them in the past off the last road back there.
This morning was hot and muggy. Could have got a limit of skeeters if I had my shotgun.
This morning was hot and muggy. Could have got a limit of skeeters if I had my shotgun.
This post was edited on 12/9/23 at 4:58 pm
Posted on 12/9/23 at 5:02 pm to Crawdaddy
Posted on 12/9/23 at 5:33 pm to lsupride87
Speaking of Woodcock
We were quail hunting a new cutover years ago, buddy put about two dozen out to work the dogs.
When we finished it was nearly dark and the Woodcock started coming in, I guess to roost or feed.
They would fly over tree top high then drop straight down like a danged rock (fast).
I shot a box of shells and never knocked a feather off of one
I'm still Pissed Off about it
We were quail hunting a new cutover years ago, buddy put about two dozen out to work the dogs.
When we finished it was nearly dark and the Woodcock started coming in, I guess to roost or feed.
They would fly over tree top high then drop straight down like a danged rock (fast).
I shot a box of shells and never knocked a feather off of one
I'm still Pissed Off about it
Posted on 12/9/23 at 7:12 pm to lsupride87
You bumping a bird without a dog is pretty good!
I’ve considered going with my pointers since I pass it on the way to our place in MS.
I bet this front will push some birds down.
I’d be down to explore with the dogs if you want to meet up!
I’ve considered going with my pointers since I pass it on the way to our place in MS.
I bet this front will push some birds down.
I’d be down to explore with the dogs if you want to meet up!
Posted on 12/10/23 at 7:37 am to yodaddyroberto
I’d my down for that. Your name starts with M?
Posted on 12/10/23 at 3:59 pm to lsupride87
Yes. I think we have each other’s info.
The only thing I’d be worried about there is running into hogs.
The only thing I’d be worried about there is running into hogs.
Posted on 12/12/23 at 9:26 am to yodaddyroberto
Back in the 80s there were plenty of woodcock on the PRMA. Numbers are way down. There were a couple of gentlemen who have since passed that would wait until after deer season and hunt with Springers. But only on cold days. That area has one of the highest concentrations of cottonmouths you will find.
Posted on 12/12/23 at 9:39 am to The Torch
quote:shooting woodcock after legal sunset is illegal - just like for ducks, They are nocturnal they are flying to those areas to feed.
I shot a box of shells and never knocked a feather off of one
Posted on 12/12/23 at 9:40 am to Wavefan
quote:I believe it. However cottonmouth territory is often woodcock territory, and hogs
That area has one of the highest concentrations of cottonmouths you will find.
Wet soft soil
Posted on 12/12/23 at 9:42 am to yodaddyroberto
quote:I bump hogs nearly every hunt with my boykins w have yet to encounter one or several that high tail it from dogs even a 26lb girlkin.
The only thing I’d be worried about there is running into hogs.
BCNWR has better woodcock habitat than PRWMA. When ben's creek was still a wma it had some really good woodcock numbers.
Posted on 12/12/23 at 10:09 am to choupiquesushi
I’m going to hunt Lake Ramsey, BC, and PR this year. Anyone want to join up let me know
Posted on 12/12/23 at 10:12 am to lsupride87
quote:you know how to get me on back channel?
I’m going to hunt Lake Ramsey, BC, and PR this year. Anyone want to join up let me know
Posted on 12/12/23 at 10:18 am to lsupride87
Shoot me a text/email and we can plan a trip.
This post was edited on 12/12/23 at 10:19 am
Posted on 12/12/23 at 10:19 am to choupiquesushi
quote:I do not
you know how to get me on back channel?
Posted on 12/12/23 at 10:19 am to yodaddyroberto
quote:
Shoot me a text/email and we can plan a trip.
I’ll hit you up when we get back from Kansas. We leave out ThursdayThis post was edited on 12/12/23 at 10:20 am
Posted on 12/12/23 at 10:45 am to lsupride87
I hunted Lake Ramsey last Friday, on my walk back to the truck, I was jumping these birds out the tall grass. Not exactly sure what they were. Tons of them, every step I took, 5-10 more would jump. Didn't look like woodcock, and once the jumped up, they formed a big flock and just circled until I left.
Posted on 12/12/23 at 12:38 pm to cdhorn28
Probably quail. Woodcock are usually by themselves. You may bump 1 or 2 in close proximity but they won’t flock up like quail.
Good to see that’s there’s birds out there. Did you hunt the south side or north side?
Edit: also possibly snipe if they were in the grass and circled around. That’s probably more likely based on your description.
Good to see that’s there’s birds out there. Did you hunt the south side or north side?
Edit: also possibly snipe if they were in the grass and circled around. That’s probably more likely based on your description.
This post was edited on 12/12/23 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 12/12/23 at 12:46 pm to yodaddyroberto
Yeah sounds like snipe, they love to do that after a good rain.
I know of guys that have great luck in Kisatchie and to a lesser extend Sherbourne for Woodcock.
I used to be able to get an easy limit in the spillway, but since those back to back hurricane years it has been tough sledding for woodcock.
I know of guys that have great luck in Kisatchie and to a lesser extend Sherbourne for Woodcock.
I used to be able to get an easy limit in the spillway, but since those back to back hurricane years it has been tough sledding for woodcock.
Posted on 12/12/23 at 12:57 pm to yodaddyroberto
North side. Yeah, may have been some snipe.
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