Danno 127 Posted November 16, 2017 Is it possible/practical to pheasant hunt at Assunpink without a dog? I took my son on youthday and the state provided dogs and guides and he loved it. I don't think he'll like walking around a field for hours and not even seeing a bird. I would hate for him to get turned off to hunting at such an early age. Outside of hiring a guide or going to a place like Bent Creek, is there any way to hook up with some one who just wants to run/train their dogs ? Getting my own dog is not an option at this time but might be in the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smokin .50 1,907 Posted November 16, 2017 I think you'd get a much better response if you change the title of this thread to "PLEASE HELP MY SON HUNT PHEASANT". See what happens & who responds. Don't concentrate on the expectation of hunting in your own backyard (desired place), and instead travel to where the dog(s) will be with their trainer/owners. Don't let a tank of gas cause your boy to be disenchanted with bird hunting. Instead embrace the ride as a chance to put the phone down & bond. Places like Bent Creek & Gibersons in Pemberton love to work with kids. You may want to make a few inquires to see if they have any customers willing to help you. There are mentors in more places than you realize Rosey 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted November 16, 2017 Yes you can bag pheasants without a dog but it's really hiking with a gun and occsionally you get to shoot at a pheasant. I did it for years but when I hunt with my buddy's dog we get allot more birds. I'm going to send you a PM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaddyNick 406 Posted November 17, 2017 In the afternoons when most hunters have left, the birds get on their feet. Hunt the edges. Transition areas. Birds will be moving before the sun goes down. They will look for trees to roost in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danno 127 Posted November 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Smokin .50 said: I think you'd get a much better response if you change the title of this thread to "PLEASE HELP MY SON HUNT PHEASANT". See what happens & who responds. Don't concentrate on the expectation of hunting in your own backyard (desired place), and instead travel to where the dog(s) will be with their trainer/owners. Don't let a tank of gas cause your boy to be disenchanted with bird hunting. Instead embrace the ride as a chance to put the phone down & bond. Places like Bent Creek & Gibersons in Pemberton love to work with kids. You may want to make a few inquires to see if they have any customers willing to help you. There are mentors in more places than you realize Rosey Actually Bent Creek won't let anyone under 12 on a guided hunt. I'm not sure how strict they are with this but that's what their brochure says. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smokin .50 1,907 Posted November 17, 2017 Then go to Giberson's where I was on a hunting party with a 9 year old girl last March! She got to watch her mom harvesting birds with the owners son, Pat Giberson! If you have a Facebook page I can share both stills & a video of that hunt. For some reason this site won't let me share them. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danno 127 Posted November 17, 2017 14 hours ago, Smokin .50 said: Then go to Giberson's where I was on a hunting party with a 9 year old girl last March! She got to watch her mom harvesting birds with the owners son, Pat Giberson! If you have a Facebook page I can share both stills & a video of that hunt. For some reason this site won't let me share them. I'm not on Facebook but I'll give Giberson's a look see. Thabks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted November 18, 2017 Not to rub it in but beacuse of this dog the dog owner and I got our limit in exactly 20 mins this morning. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danno 127 Posted November 18, 2017 4 hours ago, fishnut said: Not to rub it in but beacuse of this dog the dog owner and I got our limit in exactly 20 mins this morning. Wow. That's almost cheating. Did you have them for breakfast? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted November 19, 2017 40 minutes ago, Danno said: Wow. That's almost cheating. Did you have them for breakfast? Lol. Well they were in the jeep while we ate some porkroll egg and cheese sandwiches..........tried to give some Taylor ham to the dog but he gave is the sign that he rather lick his balls instead 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,872 Posted November 19, 2017 On 11/17/2017 at 0:05 AM, Smokin .50 said: Then go to Giberson's where I was on a hunting party with a 9 year old girl last March! She got to watch her mom harvesting birds with the owners son, Pat Giberson! If you have a Facebook page I can share both stills & a video of that hunt. For some reason this site won't let me share them. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smokin .50 1,907 Posted November 22, 2017 Thanks Nick! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisS 31 Posted March 12, 2018 This looks amazing. Last time I went pheasant hunting was at Earle many moons ago. I’d love to check this place out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites