Got to chase Woodcock a couple days. First hunt was solo. Just Cricket and me.

Today Cricket got to hunt with Beau. One of his liter mates. Fun day watching the two brothers get after it.

I even snapped a few cell pics of Cricket on point today

Love it.

They're very cool birds. Congrats!

Great pictures. Thanks a bunch. You put a smile on my face.

Thanks Bill. They are a fun bird. In the cover I hunt them in, you have to trust the dog to handle the birds out of your sight. A staunch dog is a must while you work your way to the point. A dog that is taught to flush on command is an asset. You can position yourself where you have a crease in the cover, then "hup" the dog to put the bird up. The cover they call home, combined with their acrobatic flight, will challenge your skill with a shotgun.

Awesome, yes they will put a tree between you and them . Forrest

Lol you have to develop a relaxed attitude about woodcock shooting. Just about the time you think you are pretty good at hitting them you have one of those days where every bird has you shooting holes in the sky.