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[DirtyDave]

Has anybody hunted planted birds at a club? I want to take my Dad to one of these beacuse he cant get around like he used to and cant keep up on a wild bird hunt.I took him to Big Horn Canyon Ranch last year and he had a great time and shot a pig. Wanted to do birds this year.I found a couple clubs that I am going to call and get some info, just wanted to know if any of you guys have hunted any of these clubs?4 Seasons Hunting Club - TehachapiFour Winds Pheasant Club - Riverside?High Desert Hunt Club - GormanRaahauges - Norco

[saravonshep]

Cant help you with the bird club, but was wondering were was the Big Horn Canyon Ranch located at. Wanted to take the son out for his first hunt for pig and am wondering if it was local here in s. Ca. Ill have to do a search for this place!!

[DirtyDave]

http://www.bighorncanyonranch.com/They are in Moreno Valley. Off the 60 at Redlands Bl

[TonyS]

Dave,I can think of two around here. One is Antelope Valley Hunt Club which I have hunted. It was fun and the terrain is flat. They don't mind if you shoot birds that were out there before you came in. The other is Rauhaugee's out in Corona. I haven't been but they have a decent website with videos. It looks like fun. At all of them you can specify pheasants, chukar or a combination, depends on how much you want to spend.

[saravonshep]

http://www.bighorncanyonranch.com/They are in Moreno Valley. Off the 60 at Redlands Bl

Thanks!!

[hump]

ever tried the green head club ? they have some land out by theborder check point on the 8 freeway past pine valley .i know they are only a shoot planted animal type club . might be worth looking into .hope its some kind of help

[DirtyDave]

We'll be hunting at 4-winds in Riverside next saturday the 18th

[KNOCKED UP]

Dave,It is good to see people spend time with their fathers, I always enjoyed the time that I had with my father, he has been gone a long time now, and I still miss him a lot. Now it means a lot to spend time with my boys, and my daughter. (good on you)Tom

[Bisley]

We'll be hunting at 4-winds in Riverside next saturday the 18th

Please post how it goes/how you like it. We have a couple kids and an old dog we are considering treating to a club like that for pheasant also.

[DirtyDave]

I will be taking lots of pics. It will be my Puppy's first hunt. Here is their website http://www.pheasantclub.com/

[Bisley]

Thanks DD, that is where I have been very much considering. I may drive out there one day real soon just to check it out. Really looking forward to hearing how your hunt goes out there. Should be fun watching your new pup. And again, a great big atta boy for taking your dad out there. Best of luck.

[DirtyDave]

went out today with my Dad and the puppy. We had a great time. We did a mixed bag hunt of pheasant and chukar. Puppy did great finding, flushing, and retrieving the birds.Didnt get any pics though. Too much going on to work the dog, shotgun, and then a camera

[Bisley]

Glad to hear you guys had a good time . And glad to hear the puppy did well. I do have another question for you though if you don't mind. My hunting partner (and his dog) ran into an unfortunate incident so they can't make it, and I was just wondering if that place is still very huntable without a dog. I know a dog would make it much easier, but how would you say one would fare without one there?

[DirtyDave]

Would be tough without a dog. Though there is not much cover, it is just enough for the birds to dissapear into. A pheasant can dissapear in 3" of grass. Because these are Pen-raised birds, some wont get up til the dog bumps them or you kick them. They will let you walk right by them and never move. They can set you up with a Dog Handler for about $50 I think.It is nothing like hunting wild pheasants in South Dakota. But it was fun for my Dad who has a hard time chasing wild birds, and it was great training for the pup.Great way to put some tasty birds in the freezer though.

[Bisley]

Thanks again DD, I do appreciate it. I may have to consider "renting" a dog & handler there. And I hear you on the wild pheasant. I still have great memories as a teen hunting them on my grandparents farm on the Western Slopes of CO. The rush of kicking them up at your feet in foot tall alfalfa fields was highly addicting. But that was 25 years ago, back when the Western Slope still had pheasants . So this is probably the only way I will have a chance to hunt pheasant with the nephew while he is still a kid. It is also a birthday present that lets me hunt too . Thanks again for all the help (from all), I will call tomorrow and look into it and setting something up. And again, glad to hear your hunt with your dad and new pup went well.