Originally Posted by
SHORN
super8fullstrut we were probably out there the same week. We seen a lot of birds (at least compared to what we see in Wisconsin) We had the same hunting conditions the birds got up way out in front of the dogs. It was our first time there, we are planning to go back next winter. I have a 1year old gsp that I try to keep in close he seemed to point more then the dogs that cover a lot of ground.
Our Pheasant are prone to hide in the hedge rows. Just a guesstimate, but for every one to that flushes early there are two that hide. And either flush late or not at all.
I've had them eventually flush after the dogs had been through the same hedgerow multiple times. My Weimaraner was a nose dog, he'd work the same spot over and over again following scent. His persistence often paid off.
Now I have a pair of Terriers that can really get in the thick stuff and flush Pheasant. One is nose dominant and the other is just super busy.