kickingfrog Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Anybody else getting wound up for chickens? I'm sitting here on a rainy day thinking about how I can best use my free time to get some more fishing and hunting trips in the next few weeks. I feel a bit like a huntin' dog the day before the season starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Tell me about it Rob. When the rain started last night,and continued all day,I was not a happy fella. I did go and pick up a nice river combo from a member today though. I got 7 days vacation coming. I,ll be making the best of it. Im wondering how the float tube will be shooting some water fowl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted September 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Is the tube camoed? Never thought of useing a float tube for ducks. I think I'd borrow my brother's gun for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Is the tube camoed? Never thought of useing a float tube for ducks. I think I'd borrow my brother's gun for that. I,ll let ya know how it works out,,as Im going to be doing it on saturday out in Oro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Its a good weekend to be taking my hunting and gun safety course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBCregal Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 I can't wait. Headed up north next weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 I was pounding local woodies this morning in the rain. But would love to table a few chickens this year! Do you travel far to hunt them? And Brian.. Good luck with the tube. Should work out nice. Could have used one today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted September 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 I haven't hunted them in this area before but I've been out scouting a few spots this summer with mixed results. I've also been using google maps, topos and some land use maps to find some new spots. I don't have the days/time to drive up to North Bay like the "old days". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Took my boys (4 and 10) out for a drive tonight in the rain. No birds but the boys fired the pellet gun and the oldest shot my .22. With the pellet gun my oldest was 3/3 on pop cans from 25' and went 4/5 after I backed him up to almost 40'. Me and the oldest are going in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little mountain Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 i was north of Northbay this past week lots of chickens. about an equal amount of spuce as rughed grouse this year. never saw the spruce numbers this high befor. Lakers were biting too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBCregal Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Didn't manage to get any birds this trip out, the bush is still pretty thick. Hopefully some leaves will drop in the next few weeks before I go back up thanksgiving weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Didn't manage to get any birds this trip out, the bush is still pretty thick. Hopefully some leaves will drop in the next few weeks before I go back up thanksgiving weekend. Ya, thick is one way to put it. They'll start to drop soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 I've been seeing good numbers of grouse this year. I haven't been out for them yet, but the ducks have been cooperating nicely S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 I know the ruffed grouse are around, but the bush is so thick that we can't get any clear shots or we keep spooking them. Oh well, lots of time left and the leaves are really starting to drop now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little mountain Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 just reading another post about 22s. do any of u grouse hunters one? i use a 20 g over/under with #6 shot.but the 22 sounds like fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I use a 22 and 17hmr on grouse quite often, with the new rimfires (wmr/hmr) you need to be careful of your backdrop, the 17 is chrono'ed at about 2300 fps and will pass through and keep going, something to consider.....strictly neck/head shots I've also seen many breast shot birds with a 22 fly or stumble away, hard to recover without a dog....I really like the cci skived tip ammo or hornady xtp I think it's called...the breast will be salvagable if you hit it, not unlike the ammo marketed as 'varmint'...don't use that stuff on grouse, with a bad shot you won't get much left other than training bird or fly tying supply I know the ruffed grouse are around, but the bush is so thick that we can't get any clear shots or we keep spooking them. Oh well, lots of time left and the leaves are really starting to drop now. when they spook, are they completely gone or will they rest in a nearby tree? if they take cover in a tree, shoot from the bottom up first, less likely to flush the rest that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 here's a poorly hit bird, entry and exit hole, a little shot loss but overall not bad....would be very different a varmint round LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I generally use a .410 for birds but I have brought my .22 out the last 2 times. I like the .410 better for birds but the .22 is cheaper and more fun to fire at pop cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 20g for birds and the 12g as well. Still way too many leaves up on the trees for us to go out. Need some cool weather so those leaves will drop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I use a 22 and 17hmr on grouse quite often, with the new rimfires (wmr/hmr) you need to be careful of your backdrop, the 17 is chrono'ed at about 2300 fps and will pass through and keep going, something to consider.....strictly neck/head shots I've also seen many breast shot birds with a 22 fly or stumble away, hard to recover without a dog....I really like the cci skived tip ammo or hornady xtp I think it's called...the breast will be salvagable if you hit it, not unlike the ammo marketed as 'varmint'...don't use that stuff on grouse, with a bad shot you won't get much left other than training bird or fly tying supply when they spook, are they completely gone or will they rest in a nearby tree? if they take cover in a tree, shoot from the bottom up first, less likely to flush the rest that way They are flying right into the thickets and out of sight... not worth chasing them... we are just being impatient; lots of time left in the season! Still, the walks are great! 20g for birds and the 12g as well. Still way too many leaves up on the trees for us to go out. Need some cool weather so those leaves will drop! Yup! The wind helped yesterday, but the low-lying green stuff needs a few frosts to knock it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Little off topic, but as usual I will take any feathers or fur off anything you guys kill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 want rabbit hair? Give me a few months and I'll have more rabbit hair than I know what to do with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Yes please! Does the skin come with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Chris, if you want duck or goose feathers, let me know, and let me know what specie of duck too....I get a mix of everything. How'd the turkey feathers work out for you? S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Chris, if you want duck or goose feathers, let me know, and let me know what specie of duck too....I get a mix of everything. How'd the turkey feathers work out for you? S. Have you ever shot a widgeon before Sink?? In this area... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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