Historically, we have pretty decent weather on our hunts but sometimes it doesn’t work out that way. Our North Dakota hunt was at the apex of an epic winter blast from Canada. Only one of the four days had high temps that flirted with double digits. On that day we traded a few degrees for 30 – 40 mph wind and blowing snow. Despite the brutal cold we still had a great hunt. We took our limit of birds each day, no worry of the dogs overheating (only worrying about them freezing to death) and because we were ready and well dressed, we were over all pretty comfortable.
There was some trepidation at getting out of the warm truck and braving the elements.
Pheasant rooster on a frozen tail gate.
On the way to the fields.
One cold hunter.
Coming in for a crash landing.
Pheasant hen.
Tex in his new fleece coat. Amazingly this is not offered in blaze orange (Ruffwear).
Hungarian Partridge.
Some of the pretty hardware on the hunt. These are Armas Garbi shotguns.
Sharp-tail grouse.
There were plenty of birds.
No doubt that we love our dogs.
The “Frozen Eleven”.
Wow! That does look cold especially if the wind is blowing. By the way, I live in Alaska and we have been around 50 degrees during the day. Go figure .Looks like this was a trip that won’t be forgotten. By looking at the smiles, it looks like a good time was had by all. Thanks for the post.
We did have a good time but it sounds like we should have hunted in Alaska! Thanks for visiting!
That’s hard core.
That is an apt description . . . hard core.
Ben, I’ve got some fond memories of bird hunts with you years ago but I’m sorry that trip just doesn’t look very fun! Burrrrrr! Great pic’s however! -Chuck
Hi Charles! You guys have a terrific thanksgiving!
Ah the “Enchanted Highway” We usually make it out there every October but were unable to make it this year. What a great place. Glad y’all had a good hunt.
Yes, it certainly is enchanted – especially if you are a pheasant hunter!