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Post by greyphase on Mar 12, 2015 12:14:13 GMT -5
I've been out to 5 different woodcock haunts in the past 3 days here in Bedford Co. and haven't seen a sign of a bird. badday My 9 month old setter pup is hunting her heart out to no avail. banghead Where are the little Bas#%#d's??? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2015 12:40:02 GMT -5
I've been out to 5 different woodcock haunts in the past 3 days here in Bedford Co. and haven't seen a sign of a bird. badday My 9 month old setter pup is hunting her heart out to no avail. banghead Where are the little Bas#%#d's??? Did you see some in that before the harsh weather hit? |
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Post by Dutch on Mar 12, 2015 14:22:34 GMT -5
The snow geese have returned to Middle Creek, so, I'd guess the woodcock are not far behind?
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Post by gobblerhunter on Mar 12, 2015 14:59:32 GMT -5
still have just under knee high snow here but its melting ....
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Post by greyphase on Mar 12, 2015 15:45:32 GMT -5
I've been out to 5 different woodcock haunts in the past 3 days here in Bedford Co. and haven't seen a sign of a bird. badday My 9 month old setter pup is hunting her heart out to no avail. banghead Where are the little Bas#%#d's??? Did you see some in that before the harsh weather hit? No. I haven't even seen any old splash. They have to be close..............very close. |
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Post by rober on Mar 12, 2015 20:17:46 GMT -5
I think they learned there lesson last year! I expect birds to be here by next weekend.
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Post by gobblerhunter on Mar 13, 2015 5:22:10 GMT -5
went out last night to check on the melt. It's melting but got a bit to go yet.  |
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Post by trapperrick on Mar 14, 2015 12:06:44 GMT -5
I'm really fortunate that the woods behind my house is a singing ground for woodcock Every March I stand in my back yard and watch the aerial display and hear the twittering noise they make. I've tried unsuccessfully to record the action but will attempt it again this year. They normally don't show up here on the mountain until about the third week in March (next week). The winter may have delayed them but the weather we've had lately should help.
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Post by grouse28 on Mar 15, 2015 20:37:13 GMT -5
Heard 2 this evening near Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area.
Heard reports of others in the area.
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Post by tcaddis on Mar 16, 2015 15:13:50 GMT -5
You might have heard those little bastards, but I didn't find them Sunday morning.
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Post by Dutch on Mar 16, 2015 17:25:00 GMT -5
You might have heard those little bastards, but I didn't find them Sunday morning. I'm thinking you mighta been in the wrong place. That Grouse28 guy is sharper than a tack and senses just where they will be, and gets there. rofl |
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Post by trapperrick on Mar 16, 2015 18:50:49 GMT -5
They have arrived! I just let the dogs out and that familiar peent sound that woodcock make was coming from the thicket behind my house. Spring has officially arrived at 7:50 PM March 16th 2015.
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Post by grouse28 on Mar 16, 2015 20:11:07 GMT -5
They are sneaky little devils. Here today gone tomorrow!
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Post by gobblerhunter on Mar 17, 2015 5:14:58 GMT -5
this was last night, the same place i took a pic last week. starting to get some bare around trees. Looks like i'm heading to one of my southern covers this weekend to run dogs  |
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Post by tcaddis on Mar 17, 2015 8:15:46 GMT -5
They maybe sneaking or maybe it's the filthy pointers I am running. Maybe need to invest in one of those high powered shags with a choke bore nose.
GH you're heading south, but I am heading north. Not expecting much, but I will still have a good time.
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Post by gobblerhunter on Mar 17, 2015 10:30:43 GMT -5
oh im sure you'll have fun!! you'll have 30 brown rocket flushes! I'm heading to doodle alley so I'll have a good time
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Post by Dutch on Mar 17, 2015 11:22:31 GMT -5
They maybe sneaking or maybe it's the filthy pointers I am running. Maybe need to invest in one of those high powered shags with a choke bore nose. GH you're heading south, but I am heading north. Not expecting much, but I will still have a good time. Hey, instead of blaming the exceptional dogs, mebbe it's the trainer? LOL |
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Post by tcaddis on Mar 17, 2015 11:31:40 GMT -5
That goes without saying the trainer blows.
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