Rainy day/ beater

[Gary Laudermilch]

Yes, I have to admit that I have had some very productive days in light rain. But if it is really putting it down, I'll pass. For example, a few years ago my son and I were hunting in NH for several days. We moved in excess of 25 birds every day we hunted in decent weather with one hitting the 35 mark. The last day we had to hunt it was raining pretty hard but we did not want to pass on a day while on the road so we decided to hunt the covers that were the most productive during the previous days. Well, we got thoroughly soaked, cold, and generally miserable. We moved only 5 birds, all from the spruce/fir tops and 3 moose and 1 snowshoe hare.

[Jeff Christie]

Originally Posted by will evans

You guys staying home on rainy days should reconsider. I have found Grouse tend to move really well in a light rain, especially when it starts early morning. Best day I had this year was in the rain.

I agree. Rain works- especially light rain. The dogs get scent better when it is damp. Many (most) of my best grouse and rooster hunts have been in drizzle or light rain. The gun will survive any weather out there w/o injury. Use what you shot best.

[Harold Pickens]

Gary,
what size shot did you use on the moose?--and did your dog retrieve it

[Brush Buster]

Originally Posted by Harold Lee Pickens

Russ, is that gun over at my friend Jerry's shop?

Harold ,Yes it is ,Have you taken a look at her ? What do you think ?

[wayne goerres]

Must be a hell of a dog. Some extra kibbles and bits are in order.

[Gary Laudermilch]

I was running a 2yr old setter at the time that I was confident had been broken of running deer. Moose, I thought might be another story but he paid no attention to them at all. The rabbit was another matter but he was pretty bored after not finding birds for several hours in the pouring rain. Since that time we have encountered numerous snowshoes and he always watches them with interest but never runs them. Cottontails we encounter at home don't even get a glance.