|
|
Post by indyqdog on Oct 22, 2017 10:06:12 GMT -5
Was just wondering if anyone is getting into some woodcock yet? With the warm weather, figured they have not really made their flights down south yet. Would love for this thread to serve as H-I's spot to give reports. (sticky?) Also, as a reminder, check in your sightings with Ruffed Grouse Society at the following URL: www.ruffedgrousesociety.org/migration-map#.WeyzphNSwzZHappy hunting! |
|
|
|
Post by featherduster on Oct 22, 2017 10:10:35 GMT -5
I am out everyday before sunrise and I am out till after dark still have not seen any TIMBER DOODLES.
|
|
|
|
Post by monkeyarms13 on Oct 23, 2017 11:04:14 GMT -5
I am in Bloomington, Indiana. Any tips on where to look? I have a young GSP I want to get some experience.
|
|
|
|
Post by hatchetjack on Oct 25, 2017 23:02:10 GMT -5
Gal from Greene County reported some resident birds they worked the other day.
|
|
|
|
Post by parrothead on Oct 30, 2017 14:22:40 GMT -5
I kicked up 2 last week walking to my deer stand about soiled myself.
|
|
|
|
Post by sakorifle on Oct 30, 2017 19:45:10 GMT -5
We have a resident population here, but I do not shoot them until after the first full moon in November.
The immigrants come in on that moon, it is very obvious it goes from seeing one or two on the drive out at night, to seeing woodcock everywhere.
Then I may stand and wait with either the 410 or 28 bore and shoot them flighting for a change.
Regards
Billy.
|
|
|
|
Post by hatchetjack on Oct 31, 2017 18:07:54 GMT -5
I am in Bloomington, Indiana. Any tips on where to look? I have a young GSP I want to get some experience. Flights usually pass through Atterbury FWA between now and Thanksgiving. Look near water and moist areas with tangles. HJ |
|
|
|
Post by featherduster on Nov 1, 2017 5:03:53 GMT -5
The last 2 mornings I saw one Woodcock right at first light.
|
|
|
|
Post by sakorifle on Nov 3, 2017 14:55:17 GMT -5
Not in north uk yet,due anytime now.
|
|
|
|
Post by indyqdog on Nov 3, 2017 16:42:43 GMT -5
Moved one bird three times today at Atterbury. Gunner loved one area but not so much elsewhere. Don't think the flights are real thick yet but should be soon
|
|
|
|
Post by hatchetjack on Nov 3, 2017 20:31:42 GMT -5
Moved one bird three times today at Atterbury. Gunner loved one area but not so much elsewhere. Don't think the flights are real thick yet but should be soon Be sure to enter it on the map!!!!! |
|
|
|
Post by sakorifle on Nov 9, 2017 14:41:24 GMT -5
Greetings
They should be here on last full moon.
I seen two tonight but not enough, I am not convinced they have arrived well I hope they have not arrived, or woodcock numbers are in trouble.
Keeping my powder dry and gun uncocked for the time being.
Regards
Billy.
|
|
|
|
Post by sakorifle on Nov 21, 2017 15:54:13 GMT -5
Greetings
We have had a fall of Woodcock,this morning was miserable foggy and wet.
On two occasions I had to stop the van and let Woodcock off the track.
Poor little birds were,tired and only just got into the grass before bedding again.
Must of had a rough flight over, it was certainly nasty last night.
And terrible tonight again.
Regards
Billy
|
|
|
|
Post by featherduster on Nov 21, 2017 17:01:38 GMT -5
Our birds moved through real quick this year.
|
|
|
|
Post by indyqdog on Nov 21, 2017 18:07:35 GMT -5
Our birds moved through real quick this year. I've only seen one so far and I've hunted my pup at least once every weekend since November 1. I think they either blew right through like you said or maybe there are some stragglers coming this weekend for last full moon--not that it'd help, most people aren't the biggest fans of us upland guys walking around with our dogs during deer firearms season--I steer clear of public stuff right now |
|
|
|
Post by setterman on Dec 10, 2017 9:38:14 GMT -5
I moved a woodcock Friday while quail hunting. That late flight bird was one of maybe ten or twelve woodcock I saw all Fall. Birds migrating down the Wabash river valley are typically plentiful in late October and November.. Not this year. I got skunked in great woodcock cover a couple of times along the Wabash in both Indiana and Illinois. Makes me wonder if they had a poor hatch up north.
|
|
|
|
Post by hatchetjack on Feb 14, 2018 19:33:55 GMT -5
They should be coming back in a couple of weeks.
|
|
|
|
Post by setterman on Feb 23, 2018 19:06:11 GMT -5
They should be coming back in a couple of weeks. Birds are beginning to move through over here Jack. |
|
|
|
Post by throbak on Feb 23, 2018 20:42:39 GMT -5
Been Penting here since Monday, Love that sound and they love the Warm Season Grass
|
|
|
|
Post by hatchetjack on Feb 23, 2018 21:54:17 GMT -5
Friend bumped 2 the other day in Brown County.
|
|
