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Looking to go on my first pheasant hunt


TimD

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I am looking to go on my first pheasant hunt. I am 36 and have no family or friends that hunt but I have always been drawn to learning how since I was a young kid. I have taken my hunting safety course and field day and purchased a mossberg 500 that I love. I am considering going on a perserve hunt for my first hunt vs. going to the WMA, some of the stories I have heard about the WMA's makes me nervous to go there especially without any experience or a dog. What do you guys think? Also does kicking up brush work? Or am I wasting time? I am fine taking it slow and learning, I just want to get out there. I also need to keep practicing on clays. Anyway what are your thoughts on how I should get out there. Thanks in advance for all your help and suggestions.

 

Cheers,

Tim

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The preserves are nice and they can provide some insight but there is no harm going out to a WMA without a dog. I go out a couple times a year if I know I'll be near a WMA while visiting friends or family. As for kicking up brush I don't believe it's all that helpful either the bird will take off or not while your walking. These are farm raised and I've actually seen people grab them since they were not used to being in the wild. Depending on where you live most people on here are pretty friendly and might let you tag along. The nice thing about pheasants is its hard to ruin someone's hunt unlike deer or duck hunting which requires you to be quiet and still.

 

 

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  Ps.   The wma's aren't that bad after you let the yahoo's go in first.  Let them get the easy birds most will leave after they bag their 2, those who don't and shoot more I report. Once the early birds are gone (usually by 10am) you have most of the place yourself.  Walk slow , keep your eyes open and hunt the woods rather than the fields.  Also if your a deer hunter it pays to scout or check out you stand locations.  Many a time my wife and I have scored just checking  out my stands after hunting the other side of a WMA. Talked to one hunter once with a dog, after he left a rooster jumped um not 5 yds where the dog was sniffing. Tasted good to boot.

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I think if you are going solo and without a dog the wma in the morning could be good. You could walk the tree line and benefit from everyone driving the field. But you have to make sure not to position yourself ahead of the rest of the guys. Also the knowing your target and beyond rule is never more true than being out there in the morning. Practicing on clays is good but it doesn't prepare you for having that first bird fly out from under your feet so keep that safety on. Good luck to you.

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Flatbrook/Roy is a decent spot. Gets crowded, especially the first fields by Layton. Walpack WMA, and the Water Gap get stocked too, so there is plenty of land to go around. I tried Berkshire WMA off of Rt. 15, it's too small for my liking.

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