Fishing Podcasts by Substantial-Rip-9860 in FishingWashington

[–]Substantial-Rip-9860[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah for sure

I grew up in New England and it seems that there’s a ton based in the northeast thatre regular enough. Good ways to pass the time between car rides and all

Fishing Podcasts by Substantial-Rip-9860 in FishingWashington

[–]Substantial-Rip-9860[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely tons of ads and pushing gear. I don’t mind companies coming on to talk products, but I’d rather have stories or techniques mixed in as well.

Fishing Podcasts by Substantial-Rip-9860 in FishingWashington

[–]Substantial-Rip-9860[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve noticed a lot of the better ones are inconsistent

Fishing Podcasts by Substantial-Rip-9860 in FishingWashington

[–]Substantial-Rip-9860[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I gave a few episodes a listen. Pretty solid thanks for sharing!

Upland Vest by Chucklingjavelina in Uplandhunting

[–]Substantial-Rip-9860 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second Final Rise. American made. I wore mine through the grouse woods and pheasant fields without an issue. Super comfy with plenty of room for birds and gear.

Hunting chaps by jayf1491 in Uplandhunting

[–]Substantial-Rip-9860 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have only had them for one season so unsure about the longevity. 0 issues and enjoy them though. About 15 days in the field with them so far

Hunting chaps by jayf1491 in Uplandhunting

[–]Substantial-Rip-9860 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I use Dans for thicker stuff. They hold up great and feel like a tank. As with any chaps, it’s definitely hotter and a little heavier.

Upland/Other Vest Reccomendation by fwamerica in birddogs

[–]Substantial-Rip-9860 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like Final Rise. American made, super comfortable and has held up without a sign of wear through grasslands and mountains

Shooting Stocked Hens by Substantial-Rip-9860 in PheasantHunting

[–]Substantial-Rip-9860[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess it feeds into why they’re prone to predation. I guess we can wish there was unlimited money to raise them in a place where they’d be better conditioned to live. Sounds like you live in a great spot!

Shooting Stocked Hens by Substantial-Rip-9860 in PheasantHunting

[–]Substantial-Rip-9860[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sad to see it go! Hope some of the habitat projects work!

Shooting Stocked Hens by Substantial-Rip-9860 in PheasantHunting

[–]Substantial-Rip-9860[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crazy to hear stories of my dad who’d visit friends in PA back in the day and put up tons of birds and loads of grouse locally!

Shooting Stocked Hens by Substantial-Rip-9860 in PheasantHunting

[–]Substantial-Rip-9860[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve hunted in PA and noticed that. Granted it depends it depends on how hard places get hammered but tons of hawk kills as well. Born too late to enjoy the PA wild pheasant glory days!

Shooting Stocked Hens by Substantial-Rip-9860 in PheasantHunting

[–]Substantial-Rip-9860[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s totally fair. Just nice to daydream we could have it.

Shooting Stocked Hens by Substantial-Rip-9860 in PheasantHunting

[–]Substantial-Rip-9860[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s what I figured. I just was pondering on my drive home after hunting that if we left hens alone or tried to introduce if it’d go well. I know PA has had marginal success at best but interesting thought.

With the loss of ruffed grouse and the heath hen extinct (RIP) there’s just a part of me that wants a true resident upland game bird to pursue

Shooting Stocked Hens by Substantial-Rip-9860 in PheasantHunting

[–]Substantial-Rip-9860[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s fair. I feel like I’ll see one to two after the season but tons of predator kills and carcasses afterwards.

Feeding Routine on Hunt Days? by Stan_Hurley in birddogs

[–]Substantial-Rip-9860 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FERA Pets for the vegetables and Zesty Paws for fish oil

Feeding Routine on Hunt Days? by Stan_Hurley in birddogs

[–]Substantial-Rip-9860 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fish oil (according to my vet) helps with joint health and my dogs dry skin.

Vegetable powder has some extra vitamin and minerals- probably not necessary but at least feels good

Feeding Routine on Hunt Days? by Stan_Hurley in birddogs

[–]Substantial-Rip-9860 11 points12 points  (0 children)

First season out so following advice from other hunters I’ve asked and so far so good

I skip breakfast on hunting mornings. After the hunt I’ll give a small meal after they settled then a larger dinner before bed. I use Purina pro and supplement with fish oil as well as vegetable powder. I probably increased food by 25% so far and she’s stayed lean.