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 Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/27/07 09:42 PM
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anniebotx86
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What are some important things I need to know when hunting them?
Is it anything close to Dove hunting?
Thanks
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/27/07 10:15 PM
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I am also going for the first time near sunray in moore county this weekend there are four of us going and I am the only one who has never been. What size shot do most of you use I have heard either 4 or 6 shot
Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/27/07 11:38 PM
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What are some important things I need to know when hunting them?
Is it anything close to Dove hunting?
Thanks
Nothing like Dove hunting. Be ready for a lot of walking and some more walking if you are hunting wild birds.
Be ready for birds to flush from cover that you swear a sparrow couldn't hide in much less a bird the size of a skinny chicken.
The birds are big and fast. Don't let the size throw you off. When they come up, they come up quick and get out of there fast.
I like #5 shot. Some prefer 6 other prefer 4.
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/27/07 11:52 PM
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I hunt in the Kress/Plainview area. Nothing like dove hunting, like stated above. If you are walking grain fields, you will need to walk them at a steady fast pace. Preferably with blockers at the end of the field. If you are going to hunt CRP fields it is better to walk at a slow pace stopping every once in a while. It seems that when you walk and stop the birds get nervous and flush. This is from my experience of hunting that area.
Good Luck!
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
[Re: jkk]
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11/27/07 11:54 PM
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Oh yea, I shoot 12ga. 6 shot if I anticipate there might be quail mixed in. And 4's if not seeing any quail.
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/28/07 02:35 AM
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The old wiley pheasant will flush fast, loud and fly mostly straight, not like bobwhites or dove. You'll use all traditional wingshooting movements; passing shots, high overheads and straight away flushs. Practice shoulder mounting your gun several times after you get dressed for the hunt. Placing the stock into your shoulder with heavy coats and vests is different than warm weather t-shirts. Get your cheek down on the wood, look straight ahead and swing the barrel well past the bird before you shoot. Most misses on pheasant are behind the birds. Go for solid head shots with #5 high brass. Oh yeah, only shoot at the ones with red-heads.
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/28/07 02:37 AM
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... and have a great hunt.
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/28/07 12:28 PM
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TEXASLEFTY
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Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/28/07 01:53 PM
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I hunt in the Kress/Plainview area
JKK, we are going to be up in lubbock the weekend of 12/15 to chase some phez around, and I actully think we are staying in plainview. is there a place close by that maybe the chamber of commerce has hunts you can pay for and hunt the local farms?
Attention rickym, this is not a troll post, just a good hearted fun type of post
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/28/07 02:03 PM
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Always be ready. The minute you get lazy or distracted, a rooster will flush within five feet of you and you'll miss the easiest shot of the day. 
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/28/07 02:09 PM
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anniebotx86
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Thanks for all for all the help. Much appreciated!!!
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/28/07 02:34 PM
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I hunt in the Kress/Plainview area
JKK, we are going to be up in lubbock the weekend of 12/15 to chase some phez around, and I actully think we are staying in plainview. is there a place close by that maybe the chamber of commerce has hunts you can pay for and hunt the local farms?
gr- you could probably call the chamber in Plainview. I always just go with a friend of mine that grew up around there. He has lots of connections with landowners. I know that the chamber in Olton, Dimmit and I think a few other around there do hunts. Thats not to bad of a drive. I will ask around for more info.
Good Luck
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/28/07 02:41 PM
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Attention rickym, this is not a troll post, just a good hearted fun type of post
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/28/07 03:25 PM
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Me and a friend are headed to Hart this weekend and they put on a hunt with the Lions club. They get $100 for the rest of the season after opening weekend. I was going to take the dog but decided not to after hearing some reports of people still seeing snakes even though the temps have been lower and I have not gotten her the vaccine yet. Guess we will be doing a lot more walking.
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/28/07 04:58 PM
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Agree with alot said here. 4 or 5 shot if not expecting to find quail & 6's if you think you'll bust a covey. Don't let the tail of a rooster trick you into shooting at his body, you've got to lead the head and follow through on those suckers. If you don't have dogs I'd run to every downed bird even if you think its dead. Don't know how may times I've seen those tough guys get up and run when they looked dead on the way down. Hope you have a safe successful trip. 
I would agree with you, but then I would be wrong too.
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/28/07 07:48 PM
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I hunt in the Kress/Plainview area
JKK, we are going to be up in lubbock the weekend of 12/15 to chase some phez around, and I actully think we are staying in plainview. is there a place close by that maybe the chamber of commerce has hunts you can pay for and hunt the local farms?
gr- you could probably call the chamber in Plainview. I always just go with a friend of mine that grew up around there. He has lots of connections with landowners. I know that the chamber in Olton, Dimmit and I think a few other around there do hunts. Thats not to bad of a drive. I will ask around for more info.
Good Luck
I'll be going with GR on this trip. Do you have any idea of what the rates are to hunt these spots. I've heard around $40 for unguided. That's really all we are looking for.
Dear Lord please bullwhip me for saying this but I agree, Marcstar is in the lead. Please nobody use this as a quote!!!
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/29/07 12:05 AM
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You guys are plumb out of luck. Sounds like you are doing this stuff at the last minute and sorry to break it to you, but you wont find an available motel room for the opening wkend of pheasant season in panhandle. Plus, you wont find any land to hunt b/c it is already leased up for the wkend or family and friends will be huntin all wkend. You must have nevr been in the panhandle for opening wkend. So now you know, and good luck.
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/29/07 12:28 AM
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You really don't think you're the only one that could have possibly thought about or considered that?
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/29/07 01:24 AM
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If you don't have dogs I'd run to every downed bird even if you think its dead. Don't know how may times I've seen those tough guys get up and run when they looked dead on the way down.
Good advice 
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/29/07 01:45 AM
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jkk
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Marcstar- best of luck. You should just give the chambers a call. Might do a little door knocking, I have some buddies that get alot of access that way.
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/29/07 02:29 AM
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I hunt in the Kress/Plainview area
JKK, we are going to be up in lubbock the weekend of 12/15 to chase some phez around, and I actully think we are staying in plainview. is there a place close by that maybe the chamber of commerce has hunts you can pay for and hunt the local farms?
Olton has a chamber of commerce hunt opening weekend but may be full by now..west of Plainview 20 mi or so
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/29/07 02:32 AM
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You guys are plumb out of luck. Sounds like you are doing this stuff at the last minute and sorry to break it to you, but you wont find an available motel room for the opening wkend of pheasant season in panhandle. Plus, you wont find any land to hunt b/c it is already leased up for the wkend or family and friends will be huntin all wkend. You must have nevr been in the panhandle for opening wkend. So now you know, and good luck.
I think this may be a fact..know for SURE motels are booked and have been for 3 to 4 mos
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/29/07 01:19 PM
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garrett
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You guys are plumb out of luck. Sounds like you are doing this stuff at the last minute and sorry to break it to you, but you wont find an available motel room for the opening wkend of pheasant season in panhandle. Plus, you wont find any land to hunt b/c it is already leased up for the wkend or family and friends will be huntin all wkend. You must have nevr been in the panhandle for opening wkend. So now you know, and good luck.
thanks, but we will be there 12/15, no opening weekend
called a couple of chambers yesterday day, they all only do opening weekend. I have some freinds up there, just wanted to try and expand our area to hunt.
Attention rickym, this is not a troll post, just a good hearted fun type of post
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
[Re: garrett]
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11/29/07 07:07 PM
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Anyone know of Dutton (spl) or Shelburn families in Tulia?
Just wanted to know if they are good places and good people.
These are just two of the places I know of that we are going.
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Re: Going to hunt Pheasant for the first time in Tulia
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11/29/07 08:55 PM
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Talked to friends there this week the hunting should be excellent. Will be there myself.The Duttons are good people.The other name never heard of unless it is Swinburn good people too.
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