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So what do you
do when the fishing gets tough? Go huntin’! Hey even the ole Crappie
Killer needs a break now and then.
Hunting is a
great way to spend some spare time. Especially when the fish won’t
cooperate. My choice at this tough time of year is upland bird
hunting. Yes upland birds, like Quail, Pheasant and Chucker. Now you
may not have a lot of these birds running around in your backyard.
Most of us are not that fortunate. However, there are a few places
that do have these birds running around, literally.
Pheasants,
Chuckers and Quail are all very challenging targets. And each makes
great table fare. But first you have to find a place to hunt them.
Second, you have to be able to hit them!
Recently I was
invited to hunt a place in South Central Oklahoma. Blue River
Hunting Adventures is located in Millburn Oklahoma. Just North of
Lake Texoma, about two hours from Dallas Texas, this licensed
hunting preserve offers some outstanding hunting. Professional
guides with award winning hunting dogs, will put you on the birds in
a hurry.
My choice for
this trip was Pheasant. I was allowed to take seven birds, if I
could. Fortunately my old Mossberg 20 gauge was able to knock ‘em
down. In years past I was a good shot. After not firing this gun for
several years I was skeptical. However after getting the first bird
with the first shot, my butterflies went away and I was able to
relax and enjoy a picture perfect Midwest day.
With
temperatures in the mid sixties and a light South West wind, it was
indeed a picture perfect day. I was able to bag my limit of seven
birds by noon.
Blue River
Hunting Adventures is owned and operated by Don Rowland. They have
been operating as a licensed hunting preserve since 2000. Don boasts
a fine group of hunting dogs, mostly pointers with a few setters. I
was fortunate to be able to hunt with Rick Needham and his fine
pointer Lancer. Lancer went down a groundhog whole after one of the
birds I had winged. Now that’s a good dog!
Hunts at Blue
River Hunting Adventures start at $200. They can arrange just about
any combination you would like. Pheasants in the morning and Quail
in the afternoon is just one example. Just let Don know what you
would like and he will accommodate you. Spring turkey hunts will be
available on a limited basis.
You can reach
Don Rowland at 580-443-5625 or Rick Needham at 580-443-5755. This
preserve is an easy 2-hour drive from Dallas Texas. I urge you to
give Don and his crew a call the next time the Crappie’s won’t
cooperate. I guarantee you will have a good time and that the birds
will cooperate.
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