Favorite bird to hunt

[ridgerunner9656]

I am from PA and my favorite bird to hunt is spring turkey by far.

 

[Ryland]

From AK, Sandhil cranes rock. Fun to shoot and easy to eat.

 

[mfsights257]

From GA, Any Quail that roams in the desert.

 

[Mtaylor]

Washington
Field hunting ducks
Chuckar and quail

 

[rocky IV]

Tough to decide between turkey and ducks... probably turkeys just based on time of year

 

[Point & Flush]

Grew up hunting wild quail with my uncles in north Georgia in the 60s and early 70s. Sadly, practically all gone now. Started traveling out west about 20 years ago to chase pheasants. Would drive 20+ hours every year with dogs to hunt for a week. We timed to come after crops were harvested so we could hunt shelter belts , crop corners and creek beds where the dogs really shine. Best dog was a Brittany (pictured in my avatar) but had a great lab too.

And of course, the annual dove opener for good friends. It’s a social get together more than a hunt, but always fun.

Now, spend more time with long distance rigs, primarily NRL Hunter matches in the Southeast.

 

[Green-Up]

Another vote for the wild turkey here! Nothing else comes close for me.

 

[Sandhills]

Grew up hunting wild quail with my uncles in north Georgia in the 60s and early 70s. Sadly, practically all gone now. Started traveling out west about 20 years ago to chase pheasants. Would drive 20+ hours every year with dogs to hunt for a week. We timed to come after crops were harvested so we could hunt shelter belts , crop corners and creek beds where the dogs really shine. Best dog was a Brittany (pictured in my avatar) but had a great lab too.

And of course, the annual dove opener for good friends. It’s a social get together more than a hunt, but always fun.

Now, spend more time with long distance rigs, primarily NRL Hunter matches in the Southeast.

Should come out to Kansas or Nebraska. Got a good number of quail.

 

[2531usmc]

Ruffed grouse, third week of October in the Appalachian highlands. Life doesn’t get much better

 

[Point & Flush]

Should come out to Kansas or Nebraska. Got a good number of quail.

We did western Nebraska for two hunts. One year we came mid November and they were heat a wave. Hunted in 70 degree weather, rough on the dogs. But you are right, we found more quail than pheasant. The other year, maybe 10-12 years ago, another freak weather event. We came early December, temps plummeted to -14 with a foot of snow. My Lab got to be the starthat week. He loved the cold, the Brittanies couldn’t cut it. That still is our most talked about trip.

 

[Point & Flush]

Ruffed grouse, third week of October in the Appalachian highlands. Life doesn’t get much better

We tried grouse and woodcock in Maine one year. Beautiful country, great hunting, but holy hell, those hills. We were wore out after that one.

 

[Sandhills]

We did western Nebraska for two hunts. One year we came mid November and they were heat a wave. Hunted in 70 degree weather, rough on the dogs. But you are right, we found more quail than pheasant. The other year, maybe 10-12 years ago, another freak weather event. We came early December, temps plummeted to -14 with a foot of snow. My Lab got to be the starthat week. He loved the cold, the Brittanies couldn’t cut it. That still is our most talked about trip.

It can be cold for sure out here.

 

[lufa1040]

In Southern California, and it’s Turkey for me. Quail come in seconds because I like to walk.

 

[VomSteinbruch]

My range of hunting is quite limited. I have only ever hunted in CT, eastern NY and NJ (only waterfowl). Within this limited range my absolute favorite is woodcock fallowed by ruffed grouse. I do like hunting rabbits with my dogs as well.
CT and NY both have liberated pheasant seasons, but I don't actively like hunting them. Usually, they sit like chickens and wait the dog to catch them.

For the waterfowl hunting I have greatly enjoined the costal marshes of the NJ. I don't have specific duck that I like more than others. I generally like waterfowl hunting.

If I ever get to hunt the chukars in the Great Basin or huns in ND I think they will be my favorite.

 

[omicron1792]

I’m gonna go quail. I like to shoot and have lots of action.

 

[KurtR]

My range of hunting is quite limited. I have only ever hunted in CT, eastern NY and NJ (only waterfowl). Within this limited range my absolute favorite is woodcock fallowed by ruffed grouse. I do like hunting rabbits with my dogs as well.
CT and NY both have liberated pheasant seasons, but I don't actively like hunting them. Usually, they sit like chickens and wait the dog to catch them.

For the waterfowl hunting I have greatly enjoined the costal marshes of the NJ. I don't have specific duck that I like more than others. I generally like waterfowl hunting.

If I ever get to hunt the chukars in the Great Basin or huns in ND I think they will be my favorite.

You cant compare those tame chickens to wild pheasants. Wild birds will make a dog that hasnt been on them look like its there first time ever hunting

 

[VomSteinbruch]

You cant compare those tame chickens to wild pheasants.

I have no doubt.
There are a few rare situations where some the feisty ones do service to the late seasons in CT or NY. Sometimes as late as February. By this time, they already have gone wild and are hard to hunt.

The annoying thing where I live is the state releases them in the best woodcock cover and they either have no idea what to do and just sit or run towards the roads nonstop.