Woodcock 2020

[coachdoug87]

Is this public land?

 

[Clipmoss]

Is this public land?

Yes

 

[mlandrum]

On my last deer hunt of the season , last Saturday, me and my grandson jumped one going to our stands and jumped a covey of quail coming out!!!!

 

[hambone76]

I’m going to give it a try in the morning. I’ve been hearing a bunch of them off the back of a food plot, down in a narrow creek drain.

 

[tom turkey 2x2]

Have hunted tues. And again today, but 2 different spots that held several birds last year , nothing there now!
Anyone having any luck?

 

[trad bow]

No luck so far. Seen no sign of the woodcocks having arrived yet in my usual haunts. Pup did jump on a wild hog yesterday in one of my best spots. May have to leave him at home and do a little hog eradication hunt.

 

[coachdoug87]

Have been to a couple of my go to spots. Found several, but not quite as many as usual. We are starting a week early and I don't think they are all here yet. I am in the Northern part of the state, so I would bet they just haven't reached you yet.

 

[The Donk]

We've had a few good hunts this year all on Public. Chuck has been doing great but our shooting is another story. Had our first point with a triple flush today which has awesome.

 

[trad bow]

Great hunt. Looks a lot like the woods we’re trying to hunt. I have the same vest in the picture. It doesn’t get ripped up like my clothes.

 

[The Donk]

They have been relating closer to springs and running creeks in our area. Some rain might spread 'em out.

 

[mlandrum]

Went a couple of hours in the middle of the day today and got one!!

 

[Beagle Stace]

Found a few today but warmed up fast. Still enjoyed being out.

 

[mlandrum]

Great job Stacy

 

[Beagle Stace]

Thanks preacher. Hope all is well down your way. Always grateful to be out. A few birds is just extra.

 

[lancek742]

Anyone want to try to go after some around the Augusta area this year?

Clipmoss. Send me a PM. I would love to try my hand at some.

 

[trad bow]

Got into woodcock today but my pup was running around wild and was flushing them out around thirty yards or so. Got to figure out what his problem is cause it seems the more birds he finds the worst he wants to chase them. Didn’t have this problem two weeks ago. May need to find a trainer cause I’m not getting it done for him.

 

[mlandrum]

Get a 10-15 yard rope and teach him the command "Stay Close" with a firm voice. Right when he is almost to the end of the rope give him a firm jerk with the command "Stay Close"! and he will get quicker than you think, especially with a little shock to reinforce it. Notice "{Scout" with his shock collar at 6 months old

 

[The Donk]

Got into woodcock today but my pup was running around wild and was flushing them out around thirty yards or so. Got to figure out what his problem is cause it seems the more birds he finds the worst he wants to chase them. Didn’t have this problem two weeks ago. May need to find a trainer cause I’m not getting it done for him.

Was it Public Land? Could've just been some wild birds. We had that happen a couple times last year. We hunted right behind some folks and didn't know it until we were leaving. The birds wouldn't hold for nothing and Charlie was getting all wound up chasing them everywhere.

 

[trad bow]

I only hunt public land but all I have seen hunting have been rabbit hunters.

 

[chrisn1818]

Jumped several while I was out rabbit hunting. Wish I still had my Brittney. I would love to go chase a few doodles!!