Dean, I went through a deep snow drift, dragged the muzzles and got them buried in snow right at a place where we often have pheasant flushes. A couple buddies called out the same warning to me, however, I knew I had likely stuck the barrels in the snow and Charlie took the photo to show it. Demonstrates how easily it can happen.

As a side comment, we had many pheasants disappear into ground holes when pressed by the dogs. Many birds were buried in the snow and did not want to flush until almost kicked out.

We came upon a golden eagle that had a bird on the ground. Always thrilling to see these big western eagles.

This was a great hunt. Thanks so much for putting it together, Bruce.

We had a great time and laughed so hard one night that one of the guys caught laughing asthma (if there is such a thing!)

Bruce great pictures and story. Thanks for posting it.

Best,

Mike

It was good to see Kansas in the snow...I have been there two times both in nov-dec with no snow on the ground. We plan to go this nov-dec again...its a great trip back in time. Ohio was just like Kansas when I was a kid....Oh about 1965 till 1975 then it ended and has never rebounded. I mist the best part of that couse I was too little....thats what my big brother told me anyway..)-:....in north east ohio you have a hard time finding a rabbit now! Wish we could trade all them turkeys for pheasants,quail and grouse! Thanks for them good pictures....I could feel the bit in the wind and smell that fresh Kansas air!

We had a north wind and in one place, we were hunting south of a large feedlot, so yes we could smell that fresh Kansas air.

Bruce,

We farm boys love the "smell" of future money....

Harry

Bruce: Thanks for the post. Green with envy for the length of your season. It looks pretty much like home for me as far as the habitat goes. Couple very nice birds, as well as nice guns.

CHARLIE would like to help with the deep cover birds.
Cheers,
Jack

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Harry,
You darn right we do. Best to you! ch