Pheasantfest 2/28/09

[Unami]

Hey fellow Barners,

I have been kicking this idea of a pheasant hunt around for the last few weeks. I was hoping it would serve several purposes for our small (growing) hunting community.

1. We can get to meet each other and put faces to the names.

2. We can introduce some new or young hunters to pheasant hunting.

3 We can enjoy some late season pheasant hunting together for a reasonable price.

I have been talking with Game Creek in Woodstown about what we may be able to do. They were quite accomodating and worked out a pretty sweet deal for a full day of pheasant hunting. This event will be for a group of 16 hunters. If we have a good response we can double that number and split into two groups.

In the AM there will be a European style pheasant shoot. This is not a tower shoot. More like pass shooting birds coming through the treetops. This will be an 80 bird shoot. Then break for lunch.

Game Creek will be providing a sit down lunch for us in the clubhouse.

In the PM we will break into groups of 4 for the afternoon hunt. You can use your own dog or you can use a guide and dog provided by Game Creek for $50.00 (+tip). The groups will go out and hunt over the dogs for 4 stocked birds per hunter. Each group of four will be in a different field.

All you will need is:
NJ Hunting license, (No stamp needed on semi wild preserves)
Proper hunter orange garments
Gun and plenty of shells
$175.00

This is a special price for this event that is usually reserved for members. A full day of hunting with a lunch included at a private hunting preserve for $175.00 is a great price gang. The price is set per hunter. If you have a young hunter and don't care to shoot. You just pay for one hunter.

This is a perfect way to introduce a young or new hunter to this sport. Plenty of birds, no hastles of the WMA's, good cover for the birds, good dogs, and of course the memories that will last a lifetime. You can even get cleaned birds to take home for a small cleaning fee.

The first 16 people to contact me are in. If there is a big response I will form two groups and they will just flip flop the am / pm hunts. One group in the fields while the other is doing the euro shoot then switch after lunch. Game Creek is holding the date (2/28) for me so I need to let them know ASAP how many people will be attending.

If you have a foursome let me know and we will keep you together. If you have your own dog that is great. Let me know if you need a professional guide and dog. I'll make sure it is set up for you.

I'm sure some of you will have questions or suggestions. Post them here and I'll get back to you.

Don't jerk me around! If you KNOW you are in then tell me. I'll confirm your spot and count you in. Don't back out at the last minute and leave me hanging. I'd like to see BB members and thier family first on the list.

I hope to hear from you soon

Unami
AKA Brian

[Unami]

Here is a pic of my boys yesterday at Game Creek. What a great day. Light snow, mild temps and birds all over the place. http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k421/briantoal/DSC01163.jpg

[Unami]

BTW. If you wanted to change up on the field hunt they will put chuckar and / or quail out there. I just figured pheasants were better for the newer hunters. Those quail can get you spun around quick. The pheasants are safer for the hunters and the dogs. If you have an experienced group and want a change let me know

[bluecollar$]

I'm in ,John runs a top notch biz.

[Unami]

Yes he does. First class all the way.

[Nitrous SwampRat]

Unsure if im in at ths point but have some questions. have to check work schedule.

With the European shoot is there a limit on how many one person can shoot?
for example if i shoot 5 birds do i have to stop?

Do they have guys/dogs who pick up the downed birds on the european shoot. Figure we have to stay in place once the shoot starts.

What if someone doesnt want to do the afternoon hunt for the 4 birds(not me). Discounted price? someone take her/his place for a price?

Suggestion: when all said and done all birds divided among Hunters so everyone takes home an equal share of good eating.

Good thing your doing here. :thup:

Nick

[Darrin Greene]

Nick, generally on a Euro or tower shoot you rotate locations and everyone does what they can to kill all 80 birds. If oyu have good guns you can kill a large percentage. The birds will fly with the wind so you won't get great shooting at each station, evening out the opportunities. So no, you don't have to stop at 5 or any other number. There will be 5 guys shooting at 1 bird...

The birds are generally retrieved either by preserve dogs or volunteers. I haev done this many times and even if I can't shoot this one due to budget I will gladly bring the pup over her let her do the work for you guys if john doesn't mind.

As for birds there are usually more than people really want when they split them up at the end.

These things are a fun time as long as everyone is concious of safety. John runs a nice safe place from what I am told although I never shot pheasants except at Bent Creek or M&M so I don't know personally.

the rest I'll leave alone.

[Unami]

I'll try to answer your questions the best I can here.

For the euro shoot I think they will have us rotating stations so everyone gets plenty of shooting in. You can shoot as many birds as you can hit. We'll divide up the birds equally after that shoot I guess.

For the afternoon hunt I imagine some people will be out there longer than others so it may be more difficult to divide those birds shot in the afternoon. Some folks may want to stay out there till sunset while others may be a little tuckered out.

I'm sure everyone will have birds to take home. Maybe more than some guys want to take home.

As far as splitting the day up for a reduced price. I'm not sure how or if that would work. Unless maybe someone brought a youth hunter and decided to let them hunt the morning and the adult hunted the afternoon.

The way I see it they are already closing the place for other (regular) hunts for the day. I would feel a little awkward asking them for a further discount.

[Unami]

Oh. I almost forgot. They will have dogs there to retreive the downed birds. You can use your own too.

[Darrin Greene]

I'll try to answer your questions the best I can here.

For the euro shoot I think they will have us rotating stations so everyone gets plenty of shooting in. You can shoot as many birds as you can hit. We'll divide up the birds equally after that shoot I guess.

For the afternoon hunt I imagine some people will be out there longer than others so it may be more difficult to divide those birds shot in the afternoon. Some folks may want to stay out there till sunset while others may be a little tuckered out.

I'm sure everyone will have birds to take home. Maybe more than some guys want to take home.

As far as splitting the day up for a reduced price. I'm not sure how or if that would work. Unless maybe someone brought a youth hunter and decided to let them hunt the morning and the adult hunted the afternoon.

The way I see it they are already closing the place for other (regular) hunts for the day. I would feel a little awkward asking them for a further discount.

does he have to close the whole place or just a couple of fields? I think John has enough land to accomodate this and still do his regular days hunting, not that it's all that relevant really...

but I agree, if I were organizing it would be all or nothing, no splitting it up, too complicated...

[Nitrous SwampRat]

Thanx for the info guys. Sounds like a great time and price.
I have plans that day but trying to get wife to reschedule some things. We'll see.....

Nick

[Nitrous SwampRat]

I agree 100% no further discount is needed. I was just asking.

For safety reasons i think it would better to just have pheasants put out in the fields. its been my experience quail and chukars tend to level off a lot lower than pheasant. I've been "smacked" before b/c of over zealous hunters tryin to beat other hunters to a bird. I havent been on a WMA on a Opening day, Thangsgiving, Saturday since.....

THIS hunt sounds like a great time. :thup:

Nick

[Unami]

I need to start getting a firm headcount together soon. Do me a favor and post your response and headcount here. You can bring friends or family.

I'd like to get an idea of how many people are interested from the Buck Barn. You guys get first dibs.

You can also e-mail me at gunman5142@yahoo.com Just remember to throw in your member name so I know who you are.

[Dump Daddy]

Brian, you can count me in for the pheasentfest 09'. That is going to be a fun day. Shooting, eatin, and shooting. If anyone is worried about having equal shares of bird to take home, they can have mine, there will be plenty birds dropping in my zone of fire, and I am going to have a blast! Game Creek is the best!, You most certainly get your moneys worth.

[RUSS0079]

I'd be happy to work my dogs for this at no charge. As long as I don't need to get a NJ license to run my dogs on a preserve. If you can find that out, I'd be all about coming out to help out someone without dogs and is bringing the kids out on a hunt. :DLet me know.

Russ Hittle

STEADY POINT UPLAND GUIDE SERVICE
MORGANTOWN, PA

[Unami]

Dump Daddy,

I hear a lot of bragging about birds dropping in your zone of fire. Lucky for you they are bigger than the skeet you seem to have such a problem hitting. We'll see what happens on the 28th. Hee Hee

BTW. Any others in your party? See you on brisket Tuesday

[RoadDawg]

Hey how many spots do you have left I might have a couple guys.

[Unami]

I was trying to leave it up for "barners" first, but there are spots left to fill. At this point it's whoever signs up first. Let me know how many you want.

[Unami]

Hey gang,

I'm still waiting to hear back from a few of you about a final headcount. So far I have the following people confirmed.

Unami (foursome)
Dump Daddy (foursome)
Roaddawg (foursome I think??)
Bluecollar

Darringreen offered to bring his dog for members to hunt over.
Russ0079 also offered to bring his dogs for members to hunt over.

I had quite a few people show interest and they didn't make a firm commitment yet. It's only a month away and I need to get this thing set up. Let me know fellas.

[McHunter]

I am interested. Please add me to the list

[Unami]

Unami (foursome)
Dump Daddy (foursome)
Roaddawg (foursome I think??)
Bluecollar
McHunter

Darringreen offered to bring his dog for members to hunt over.
Russ0079 also offered to bring his dogs for members to hunt over.

[Nitrous SwampRat]

Im out:mad:. Sorry. Was looking forward to this type of hunt and meeting some new people. I have some family obligations I need to take care of that day. :rolleyes:

Nick

[Unami]

NitrousSwampRat,

Bring the family along. Don't make excuses. (just kidding of course) Maybe next time.

[.22]

nice:D

[bluecollar$]

Unami- I have to miss this one since I just spent 1500$ on epoxy,glass, and supplies for my new duck boat build..... Not to mention I'll be picking up a motor and trailer this month... Just no funds for this hunt. Sorry man.

[Unami]

Hey gang,

Here is the last call for the pheasantfest. I need the final headcount to by tomorrow morning.

It's a good deal on a full day of pheasant hunting and a meal incuded. This is a great way to introduce a new shooter or feel free to bring a non shooter (at no charge) to see what it's all about. A lot of people showed interest but haven't made a firm commitment yet.

So far I have:


Unami (foursome)
Dump Daddy (foursome)
Roaddawg (foursome I think??)
McHunter

Darringreen offered to bring his dog for members to hunt over.
Russ0079 also offered to bring his dogs for members to hunt over.

[McHunter]

Unami,

Is this still defnitely on? If so, can you post the final details (address, start time, etc)?

[Unami]

It's definitely on. I'll find out a start time soon. I still have a spot of two left if you have anyone else interested.

[RUSS0079]

Bro,
Let me know if you will need me and the poochs for someone with out dogs. I got to take a day for work if so.
Russ

[Unami]

I had saved a few spots for guys who gave me "may have a few guys". I need to confirm those spots or I'm gonna fill them with others who want to go. I have a standby list of guys wanting to go.

The start time will be 9:00. Feel free to get there a bit early and have a cup of coffee and say hi. We'll be doing a quick orientation, safety breifing and setting the groups before we head off.

If you guys have any other questions don't hesitate to drop me a line.

[McHunter]

Quick question for you. I want to bring my Balck Lab to the hunt. She is trained but has not had a lot of experience. I would love to have her, but I do not want to ruin anyone's hunt with a rookie dog. Any issue with me bringing her?

[Unami]

We should be able to work something out. I sent you an e-mail. Give me a call.

[Darrin Greene]

Same here with regard to the dog. I can pick up for the continental or flush for the clean up. I can't pay to shoot this time though.

But I would be glad to bring the dog, meet you guys and help out...

[Bubba19056]

unami,

I dont know if your intrested but a few guys from this board also belong to another board have a get together like this every year, we have a swap meet, pot luck lunch, quads for handicapped hunters and alot of dogs, and even a few trainers to help work with new dogs. I believe it is being held March 7th this year, if you want, I'd be more then happy to send over any and all information.

Just thought I'd throw it out there....

[Unami]

I had a few guys who unfortunately had to back out due to job (or loss of) issues. I still have some openings available. Put the word out there.

[Darrin Greene]

call me 856-912-3531 if you need my dog for Sunday. I will need to know by tomorrow so I can plan accordingly. Thanks!