UP Trip

[Harold Pickens]

Thanks Dean, conditions are tough. You are going to get wet and cold guaranteed. Going thru 2-3 pairs of gloves each day. I only have 1 pair of waterproof pants, and have worn them every day so far. That bell works pretty well in the snow, the heavy clapper helps, usually use a lighter bell.. Lots of multiple flushes, but hard to see thru all those snow laden boughs. Supposed to have sunshine today, but only 14 now---this is not typical UP weather for this time of year.

[mobirdhunter]

Harold, at least you're finding birds. I wish you'd send some across Lake Superior. Be safe there hunting alone.

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

I just bought the same bell that you have on Fancy.

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funny - looks like the same bell i got for Tweed as well

[Harold Pickens]

I got my bell from Lion Country Supply, always got good experience with them. Sunshine today and up to 30. Thought it would be a good day to find birds, but only moved 12, only one shot but made it on a big gray cockbird.

[Brett Hoop]

Best thing about the weather in the north woods was that people once again were talking about the weather like old times instead of the China virus or the election.

Locals weren’t saying this is like it used to be, but like they had never seen and way to early.
Four hours northwest of the “Banana Belt” of the UP, it was winter. 3” - 5” everyday didn’t change no matter which of the 3 radio stations we changed to. We made the best of it and only lost 2 days to your basic whiteout conditions. We found a few birds each day, made the most of our opportunities and thanked God for each bird in hand and just to be there. I’ve wrote before I don’t let grouse season end, it’s not that hard to do living with bird dogs and Parkers.
It’s always bittersweet to leave grouse camp.

Harold
I don’t know anybody that works for their birds or for the King harder than you do! 30 plus years as a chapter chairman is amazing commitment.

[Harold Pickens]

A nice brace over Fancy today

[Harold Pickens]

A dandy duece over little Miss Doodle

[Dean Romig]

I thought you were buried in snow...?





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[SXS OHIO]

Good job Harold!!!!!!!!

[birddogdoc]

Helluva day!!