tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.comments2022-08-16T05:23:32.989-04:00WingshotMark Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105837142551567890noreply@blogger.comBlogger473125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-14722274382825030642020-08-14T13:34:07.510-04:002020-08-14T13:34:07.510-04:00Do you have the number for JT and Rob at Uplanders...Do you have the number for JT and Rob at Uplanders.com? The website does not seem to be working. Thanks!KDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04925467523087874825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-76668906133078000882020-04-19T10:31:26.907-04:002020-04-19T10:31:26.907-04:00I appreciate several from the Information which ha...I appreciate several from the Information which has been composed, and especially the remarks posted I will visit once more. <a href="https://cartly.shop" rel="nofollow">thermometer</a><br />Useful Talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06747169045898044451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-68331895172222401082016-03-26T04:00:14.628-04:002016-03-26T04:00:14.628-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Stephan Scoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396873226968978299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-77644665435146800792016-01-30T19:37:17.748-05:002016-01-30T19:37:17.748-05:00Dang Mike, just saw this comment. Still don't ...Dang Mike, just saw this comment. Still don't have the website up yet (frustrated about that) but we do have a Facebook page if you're on there. Look up South Carolina Bobwhite Initiative. I'll put up another post when the website goes live.Mark Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105837142551567890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-91529472591126036542016-01-26T02:34:57.571-05:002016-01-26T02:34:57.571-05:00I've missed your posts, Mark. I especially wan...I've missed your posts, Mark. I especially want to hear about your new quail organization. Best wishes for the new(ish) year.Mike Spieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181679891489101232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-87775176134594344992015-09-06T22:52:00.199-04:002015-09-06T22:52:00.199-04:00Collared doves really haven't found their way ...Collared doves really haven't found their way to this part of the state yet. Sure would love to get some in here as there's no limit on them.Mark Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105837142551567890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-78838712814821491642015-09-06T20:42:21.209-04:002015-09-06T20:42:21.209-04:00Wonderful story, I'll be sharing that with oth...Wonderful story, I'll be sharing that with others.<br /><br />Our dove season in Southern California (imperial valley) has been very good so far. Good bird numbers, with a good mix of white wings and collared dove.Peter Houserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369301653325811268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-64620883144096005602015-04-30T08:26:28.511-04:002015-04-30T08:26:28.511-04:00I think setters are beautiful dogs but they've...I think setters are beautiful dogs but they've never grabbed my heart like Britts. You tend to know a Britt will be a roan from day one, although all of mine have shown a little ticking in their later years. Part of the deal.Mark Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105837142551567890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-70456907903736840612015-04-29T10:22:50.188-04:002015-04-29T10:22:50.188-04:00You'll fall in love with it the first time it ...You'll fall in love with it the first time it licks your face no matter how much orange it's got. <br /><br />Could be worse-you could be getting a setter and wonder what kind of ticking would show up a in the next year. Flint Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13308773915075820857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-66054879156493651802015-04-02T17:13:34.185-04:002015-04-02T17:13:34.185-04:00Man, that is a cute pup. Hope yours is as pretty....Man, that is a cute pup. Hope yours is as pretty. Anyone who says money can't buy happiness has never bought a puppy. GilGilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586106608274313864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-38284475451606108652015-03-22T05:39:52.159-04:002015-03-22T05:39:52.159-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01620571915284805069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-66261077651652150462015-03-06T10:56:16.824-05:002015-03-06T10:56:16.824-05:00I have been shooting a 28 gauge on quail and sport...I have been shooting a 28 gauge on quail and sporting clays for several years now. I m satisfied with a 28 gauge over/under for both purposes. Some 28 gauge O/U rs are built on a 20 gauge frame so are similar in weight. My inexpensive tristar works great out in the field, I have no complaints, its light and easy to swing. My Ceasar Guerini has a little more weight and takes a bit more to swing it, but I shoot clays with it. Satisfied with that also. I also reload that gauge which has been at about .28 cents per load, good with that also. I have a 12 gauge that I shoot turkey and goose with. But hey I am sitting in a blind with those two so weight is not a big factor. This is a good weather app to plan your events. Allows you to plan and enter parameters and be alerted foto when the forecast is met. www.islikely.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-57831765195170680622015-02-26T18:03:01.914-05:002015-02-26T18:03:01.914-05:00Don’t kid yourself. You can go back to a 20, 16 o...Don’t kid yourself. You can go back to a 20, 16 or 12 after shooting a 28. Most of the 28’s I see are as heavy to carry as a 20, especially the O/U’s. Unless one sinks a wad into a Brit or a decent Spanish or heaven forbid, an old American double, usually not going to find a 28 significantly, if at all, lighter than a 20 with the CZ an exception to high cost and weight—5 lbs. 3 oz. Try to find 28 gauge shells at Wally World. One thing about Ole Yella, he’s everywhere and usually better than half the cost of 28’s. (Since when do we Practical Pigs worry about costs when it comes to hunting, or guns for that matter.) I have two 28’s—a CZ Bobwhite and an M-37. I didn’t shoot them this season. Mostly shot a 20 at dove; carried a light 12 double for woodcock; more carrying than shooting, and the light 12 and 16 for quail. I never had the urge to carry either 28 this season. But who knows what next fall will bring.Gilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586106608274313864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-27613474792965124272015-02-23T15:23:35.681-05:002015-02-23T15:23:35.681-05:00Thanks for that tip - never seen those before. Mig...Thanks for that tip - never seen those before. Might be able to hunt those without a dog.Mark Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105837142551567890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-18179808457839211432015-02-23T15:20:46.685-05:002015-02-23T15:20:46.685-05:00As long as the change in the mason jar is earmarke...As long as the change in the mason jar is earmarked for something I'm safe. Right now it's going toward a new pup (date still TBD). If I can ever get caught up on roof repairs and such, well, maybe....Mark Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105837142551567890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-54611466041048432602015-02-22T20:37:03.138-05:002015-02-22T20:37:03.138-05:00I see those Tennessee reds advertised a lot for tr...I see those Tennessee reds advertised a lot for training birds. One of these days I'm gonna buy me some of those snowflake quail (Google 'em. White color phase bobs). Beautiful birds, and I bet the local sharpies and Cooper's hawks would thank me for making lunch so easy to see...Chad Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13219295562957353591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-37614765887133987962015-02-22T20:30:29.312-05:002015-02-22T20:30:29.312-05:00Pretty much my story exactly, except my first two-...Pretty much my story exactly, except my first two-barrel yeller shell gun was a Beretta. I will not get sucked in. I will not buy a 28, I will not buy a 28...Chad Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13219295562957353591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-73601660752253676822015-02-21T11:04:57.254-05:002015-02-21T11:04:57.254-05:00I think a few make it, but whether they go on to b...I think a few make it, but whether they go on to breed is a matter of much debate. I don't get down that way often but given how nice that Renew area is I'm sure I'll be back. Definitely give you a call when it happens.Mark Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105837142551567890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-84812346780475580762015-02-19T23:40:30.711-05:002015-02-19T23:40:30.711-05:00No matter what I hear to the contrary I maintain h...No matter what I hear to the contrary I maintain hope that SOME of the pen raised birds I put out go on to be *wild*. If you're going to be on that side of the state you should give a shout. Flint Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13308773915075820857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-80017853322273055512015-02-03T08:36:06.223-05:002015-02-03T08:36:06.223-05:00I'm gonna have to bite the bullet and invest. ...I'm gonna have to bite the bullet and invest. My dog won't wear a bell and it's usually not a problem but occasionally he disappears from sight, never more than 100 yards away but still lost.<br /><br />Envious that you found woodcock on Jan 30. I thought the cold snap earlier in the month had run them out of here and didn't even bother looking in the river bottom last weekend.Mark Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105837142551567890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-88524553426660409292015-02-02T14:43:46.399-05:002015-02-02T14:43:46.399-05:00Mark, your Texas trip sounds great. Those trackin...Mark, your Texas trip sounds great. Those tracking collars are also useful here in the low country hunting woodcock. Friday, the day before season's end, we had a jam-up hunt partially because of a lot of birds and gps tracking collars. We had two dogs on the ground in the morning. My 4 year-old Brittany and a 13 year-old Brittany who was deaf as a post did the morning hunt. Without a tracking collar, her owner would spend a lot of time trying to find her. She couldn't hear a whistle or a call and relied on sight to find him. In the woodcock woods, that's a problem. During Friday's hunt, the old dog would get "lost" and I'd have to track her down. She was beyond our hearing her woodcock bell. Twice, she was locked down on birds. It took me over 5 minutes to find her once, in thick cover. She was not visible until I was within 30 feet. Over the course of the morning, she logged half the running distance of my younger dog and found more birds. Old age, treachery, and a gps collar will beat youth and exuberance everytime. ;) GilGilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586106608274313864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-47904686904650983732015-01-29T09:57:32.126-05:002015-01-29T09:57:32.126-05:00The closer you get to the coast, the better the bi...The closer you get to the coast, the better the bird hunting. That land responds very quickly to the least bit of moisture and places that were barren a few years ago now are filled with waist-high grasses. Plenty of places for birds to hide which is a big part of why there are so many.Mark Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105837142551567890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-28191111211469951932015-01-29T08:59:53.593-05:002015-01-29T08:59:53.593-05:00There is nothing like Texas quail hunting when it ...There is nothing like Texas quail hunting when it is good! I am glad to hear they are recovering from the drought. I wish the hunting there was not so darn expensive. Very nice post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-60593226839185866892015-01-01T18:57:15.949-05:002015-01-01T18:57:15.949-05:00The 'doodles haven't arrived in good numbe...The 'doodles haven't arrived in good numbers on the pointy end, bottom of the Palmetto State. I've been a half-dozen times seen two birds and fired one shot. So far, perfect score. One flush, one shot, one miss. Gilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586106608274313864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568087049707971913.post-11396120550148177822014-12-28T21:13:01.875-05:002014-12-28T21:13:01.875-05:00Best part of the afterlife is a chance to do it al...Best part of the afterlife is a chance to do it all again with my dogs.Mark Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105837142551567890noreply@blogger.com