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[Rico]

Upland season is almost here so I'm looking for a few experienced bird hunters around the los angeles are and surrounding county's for new friends and to school me on becoming a better hunter none of my friends are into Hunting so im kind of the loner of the group .i been on 2 hunts already last year. this year i would like to go for some chukar quail and pheasant if possible ! i have a car i can drive up to 2 hours for hunts i dont think my car could go up to 4 or 5 hours but i wouldn't mind chipping in for gas if i can tag along...so if your interested in showing me the ropesplease send me a pm .thanks

[Frank]

OMG, not the "C" word again... I feel another seizure coming on Ok, I better quit now, being the nice guy that I am and all. Hey, what was that THUD noise? Hmmm, ok, never mind... Can we get out of L.A. in only 2 hrs? Uh, your car wouldn't happen to be a (yellolw) mini cooper would it? Chipping in for gas is always generous by tag alongs. Especially at 10 m.p.g. Oh, & speaking of ropes... ok, I'll quit then. Well, Rico, hope you don't mind the harassment too much, and Welcome to the forum... And good luck on your huntsFrankOH, & do NOT listen to Bisley either, as he thinks bird hunting is better than predator hunting. Poor man!

[DirtyDave]

Hey Rico, Have you been practicing with your shotgun? We will be hunting the quail opener if you want to tag along again.

[Frank]

YIKES, didn't notice you were talking about the opener...In that case, do not forget eye goggles, helmet & bullet proof vest. Ear muffs, gloves and shovel(huh?) is also a good idea... at least on public land. dxxn, I gotta quit eating mad rooster for lunch.

[Bisley]

OH, & do NOT listen to Bisley either, as he thinks bird hunting is better than predator hunting. Poor man!

Yeah, it must be the Sadomasochist in me. I Think the anger, hatred, and frustration just reassure me that I'm still alive. But...... I can honestly say I've never flushed a hundred coyotes in one day either I would start with the chukar if I were you, they're eeaassyy. Especially since I only carry three shells thanks to my own personal three shell chukar theory. But he is right, listen to me at your own risk!It's funny you mention my love for birds today though, just got back from taking the nephew on his first shotgun shoot ever. He DEFINITELY has our blood. Started with the 20ga 870 (not youth either) and by the end of the day he was tripping the clay thrower himself and knocking em dead with my 12ga 30" full choke 1100. Which, by the way gets it's name from how many pounds it weighs. I would've loved to offer to take you Rico, but this year we got two brand spankin new hunters (11 and 14) and we don't really want them around others for a spell. Sorry, but the kids have to come first. I do wish you well though. And you CAN find quail and chukar within 2 hours of L.A., I do it every year............

[TonyS]

Rauhaugge's or Antelope Valley Sportsman Club are in that range.

[Frank]

I can honestly say I've never flushed a hundred coyotes in one day either

FLUSHING Coyotes? Man, no wonder... You're doing it all wrong! Coyotes are suppose to COME TO YOU. Geez... guess I'm gonna have to show you, eh? LOL

And you CAN find quail and chukar within 2 hours of L.A.,

Just swell, Bisley... Giving away EXACT hunting locations again. LOL Rico, hope you know I was just messing with you. And while there certainly is quail hunting less than 2 hrs from L.A., driving a little over 2 hrs will often provide better quail hunting IMO. At least on public land. Finding a place without an army of hunters will be the real secret (after finding the quail). As a rule, the further away from a city, the better the hunting & less hunters... again, on public land.I can't believe Sept & Oct are almost here already. Time really does go by fast. And good for you, Bisley on getting your nephew prepared. Way to go! Frankp.s. Rico, researching the old posts in the bird hunting section on this and other forums should give you good info, since most of this stuff, including locations have been mentioned repeatedly. Good Luck!

[Bisley]

FLUSHING Coyotes? Man, no wonder... You're doing it all wrong! Coyotes are suppose to COME TO YOU. Geez... guess I'm gonna have to show you, eh? LOL Just swell, Bisley... Giving away EXACT hunting locations again. LOL

Ooooohhhhh, I get it! You sit on ice chests in natural walk paths between their dens and water and wait for them to walk by, right? Just like dove. Man, I may have to rethink this whole predator thing. As far as giving away hunting locations, I have never minded that. I'll give away all my favorite spots one more time for all the new guys again. For fish, I have always had best luck in the water. For trout, cold water and for catfish, warm, murky water. As for the birds, I usually have best luck in the air. However, since chukar are not birds but rather Satan in the form of a bird, all rules are off! As far as coyotes go, I JUST learned that you hunt them like dove!Hope that helps. Good Luck to all.

[looseshot99]

Heading to Arizona for the quail opener end of Sept/Early Oct but will be back for the CA Season Opener... lemme know if you haven't found anyone to tag along with...