Originally Posted by
Hunter MD
Sproulman,
That is a very opinionated post without any substance at all. Driving for Pheasant is a great way to hunt with your family and there is nothing disgusting about it. A sport is in the manner that you participate, if you obey all of the rules/laws, make ethical shots, and make sure that everyone uderstands that there is no tolerance for unsafe practifces then it is a great way to enjoy the outdoors.
I have been pheasant hunting since I was 9 years old and have participated on drives since I could walk. My family has access to fields that are 200+ yards accross and go for miles and driving is really the best way to hunt those properties. We dont pheasant hunt with dogs and more birds get away on a regular basis than we take because they exit on the flanks and we pass on a lot of shots if they are risky.
You dont get shot if everyone you are hunting with is safe, everyone has zones to shoot within and the blockers know exactly what to do when drivers approach. Where do you get off discounting a family tradition based on opinion??
FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN OVER 46 YRS .your group is good one ,yes there are very safety groups like you.BUT MOST ARE NOT.
yes, i believe dog is way to go and have fun. but people that dont have dog driving is their way of getting birds.so ,i am only looking at it from my view.i have drove birds before i had dog and did enjoy it BUT when i saw a guy or gal with that nice birddog,OLE SPROUL SAID I HAVE GOT TO GET ONE.
groups i see driving for pheasants are bunch of ignorant people.1 day a year hunters.real goof balls.
is it all of them. NO,but out of 5 groups only 1 is worth any good comment from me.your group sounds like a good one which is hard to find.
i know my comments make some mad but its the TRUTH on PUBLICLAND TODAY HERE IN PA.it is very dangerous, so much so that i actually run to get away from them with toby.
i have been hit so many times that i now wear amber shooting glasses.
yes,. there are ignorant hunters with dogs too.
take care sproul