Outdoorsman Thread

[cudgee]

Looks kinda like a pigeon with a hat on

Around here you never see quail perched on fences or limbs; they're always sitting on the edge of the road
and fly up right in front of you no idea what breed they are.

My buddy went deer hunting and didn't get a deer. On the way home he saw a quail fly in front of his truck. When he got home, he saw the quail had ended up dead caught in the front grill, I was there when he found it because I was taking care of his hunting dogs at his house. He plucked the feathers and threw it right on the grill then and there

Thanks for posting the American Quail info sheet. Most interesting.

[Unk]

Looks kinda like a pigeon with a hat on

Around here you never see quail perched on fences or limbs; they're always sitting on the edge of the road
and fly up right in front of you no idea what breed they are.

My buddy went deer hunting and didn't get a deer. On the way home he saw a quail fly in front of his truck. When he got home, he saw the quail had ended up dead caught in the front grill, I was there when he found it because I was taking care of his hunting dogs at his house. He plucked the feathers and threw it right on the grill then and there

We used to have quail all around when I was growing up here in North Texas. You couldn't walk across a pasture without scaring up a covey or two. We used to hunt them all the time. Nowadays, for the last 20 years or so, you just don't see quail around here. They say the fire ants get into the nests and destroy them. That makes sense - as when we dove hunt - if you can't find a downed dove within 10 minutes or so, it will be covered in fire ants when you do find it. The dang fire ants have also had a huge impact on the population of horny toads and red harvester ants. Those fire ants are a bane to us Texans.

[Paladin]

Looks kinda like a pigeon with a hat on

Around here you never see quail perched on fences or limbs; they're always sitting on the edge of the road
and fly up right in front of you no idea what breed they are.

My buddy went deer hunting and didn't get a deer. On the way home he saw a quail fly in front of his truck. When he got home, he saw the quail had ended up dead caught in the front grill, I was there when he found it because I was taking care of his hunting dogs at his house. He plucked the feathers and threw it right on the grill then and there

We used to have quail all around when I was growing up here in North Texas. You couldn't walk across a pasture without scaring up a covey or two. We used to hunt them all the time. Nowadays, for the last 20 years or so, you just don't see quail around here. They say the fire ants get into the nests and destroy them. That makes sense - as when we dove hunt - if you can't find a downed dove within 10 minutes or so, it will be covered in fire ants when you do find it. The dang fire ants have also had a huge impact on the population of horny toads and red harvester ants. Those fire ants are a bane to us Texans.

I owned a small ranch in the hill country north of Hondo, Tx and the fire ants ate up most of the chiggers and ticks but they were a horrible nuisance otherwise.

Ray

[GSPTOPDOG]

Looks kinda like a pigeon with a hat on

Thanks for posting the American Quail info sheet. Most interesting.

No worries mate, I'm glad you liked it.

[GSPTOPDOG]

Looks kinda like a pigeon with a hat on

We used to have quail all around when I was growing up here in North Texas. You couldn't walk across a pasture without scaring up a covey or two. We used to hunt them all the time. Nowadays, for the last 20 years or so, you just don't see quail around here. They say the fire ants get into the nests and destroy them. That makes sense - as when we dove hunt - if you can't find a downed dove within 10 minutes or so, it will be covered in fire ants when you do find it. The dang fire ants have also had a huge impact on the population of horny toads and red harvester ants. Those fire ants are a bane to us Texans.

I used to live in South Carolina and the fire ants were all over the place and it sucked when they got up in yo' 'biddness... and up in your shoes!!!

[zp4ja]

Nevada wild horses today. About 6 of the 15 or 20 that were together. At times, 10 foot from.the truck. Almost no fear.

[treefarmer]

Those are great pictures of the wild horses, Jerry!
It's probably a surprise to a lot of folks that Florida has a wild horse herd. They are supposed to be descendants of the Spanish horses brought to Florida back in the 1500s. They are in an area called Payne's Pararie, south of Gainesville. An area thick with Florida history, the Seminole wars and much more.
Treefarmer

[zp4ja]

Had no clue Phillip. Thanks for sharing the story and history.

Jerry

[1967redrider]

Awesome pictures, thanks, Jerry! Is there a law against roping one and taking it home? I would claim that Grey in the back.

[Waukonda]

Awesome pictures, thanks, Jerry! Is there a law against roping one and taking it home? I would claim that Grey in the back.

Don't be getting any stupid ideas, John. It would be a long horseback ride from Nevada to Maryland, and you and the horse would have to swim the Mississippi, just be satisfied with your cats.

[LKSKNIVES]

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Nevada wild horses today. About 6 of the 15 or 20 that were together. At times, 10 foot from.the truck. Almost no fear.
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Awesome pictures, thanks, Jerry! Is there a law against roping one and taking it home? I would claim that Grey in the back.

Don't be getting any stupid ideas, John. It would be a long horseback ride from Nevada to Maryland, and you and the horse would have to swim the Mississippi, just be satisfied with your cats.

Awesome pictures Jerry,
Just watched Hidalgo for the third or fourth time. The wild horse are so cool. I have never seen any other than on TV. Back in the 90’s the first family and I did the Rushmore thing and we had the burrows putting their heads in our truck. We asked around people said they were on a fire rode close to the main road. We decided to take the fire road. Came around a corner and slowly drove directly through the herd it’s amazing how big they are. I have some film pictures somewhere. I was obviously young and stupid. You won’t catch me trying to drive through a herd of Buffalo now.

Wow Ike you’re being pretty hard on Red. Rider/ John maybe that’s what rider stands for.
My suggestion to you John would be go to Florida and grab one of the wild horses there not as far a ride.
Steve

[1967redrider]

Awesome pictures, thanks, Jerry! Is there a law against roping one and taking it home? I would claim that Grey in the back.

Don't be getting any stupid ideas, John. It would be a long horseback ride from Nevada to Maryland, and you and the horse would have to swim the Mississippi, just be satisfied with your cats.

I bet I could find a bridge.

[1967redrider]

Nevada wild horses today. About 6 of the 15 or 20 that were together. At times, 10 foot from.the truck. Almost no fear.

Awesome pictures, thanks, Jerry! Is there a law against roping one and taking it home? I would claim that Grey in the back.

Don't be getting any stupid ideas, John. It would be a long horseback ride from Nevada to Maryland, and you and the horse would have to swim the Mississippi, just be satisfied with your cats.

Awesome pictures Jerry,
Just watched Hidalgo for the third or fourth time. The wild horse are so cool. I have never seen any other than on TV. Back in the 90’s the first family and I did the Rushmore thing and we had the burrows putting their heads in our truck. We asked around people said they were on a fire rode close to the main road. We decided to take the fire road. Came around a corner and slowly drove directly through the herd it’s amazing how big they are. I have some film pictures somewhere. I was obviously young and stupid. You won’t catch me trying to drive through a herd of Buffalo now.

Wow Ike you’re being pretty hard on Red. Rider/ John maybe that’s what rider stands for.
My suggestion to you John would be go to Florida and grab one of the wild horses there not as far a ride.
Steve

I could trot her right up the coast, Electric Horseman style.

[zp4ja]

It used to be they were super "radical government red tape" to adopt here last I heard. Might have lossened up is what I here to not to "rope one" level. Love the greys myself John. Any of them are beautiful, but like any herd or pack, they are bonded
They have BLM roundup every year. Helicopters. It is a pasture availability thing. More in West NV as far as I know. Sadly, wild horses injured in the process but accepted in their opinion, not mine for the record.

Lots of cattle and sheep here. Competition in high desert pasture. Ranchers dislike that on mostly open range. Not much of an issue here in this area as being in the desert here all the time, seems there numbers are small at this point.
Beautiful animals. A true pleasure to see.
Burros abound.

Some the biggest big game of most of the good old USA, as well.

Take care everyone and all that commented.

Jerry

[zp4ja]

Oh,

Look up Himalayan Snowcock. Last checked years ago, 2 hours from here in Elko, NV is only place in northern hemisphere they have ever been introduced this species. Could have expand but environment was ripe for introducing at the time here.
Prep for a marathon, bring snowshoes. Think deep drifts and steep mountains.
Too old and out of shape for that hunt now.

The mountain goat of birds.

Always wanted too.

[1967redrider]

Thanks for the info, Jerry. I had a feeling it 'twernt easy to claim a wild horse.

Are these good game birds?

[zp4ja]

See last post. LOL John. Never seen one but assume they have white privilege due to snow in winter. Never seen one but rarity is appealling.

Called "Holy Grail" of upland birds as a difficult hunt. Earned. Mount Everst of upland birds.

Take pictures my friend, if you get one.

Not sure your search but think those pictures like Chuckar. Maybe snowcock. No clue.

We also have limited Sage Grouse here.

[1967redrider]

Think I could trade a few cows for one of those greys? Pretty nice day for getting some work done in the WMD.

[zp4ja]

Very cool John.

Personal consumption for you/ yours, and the lucky people you know?

[1967redrider]

Very cool John.

Personal consumption for you/ yours, and the lucky people you know?

Yes. I think my brother is sending some off to the butcher around Memorial Day. There are 30 head it the pictures.

[TripleF]

Annual spring break camping trip...

[treefarmer]

Good job, Scott!
You've been doing that for years, helping make some outdoor memories.
Keep the pictures coming.
Treefarmer

[1967redrider]

I answered my own question, cool pictures and it looks like a nice outing, Scott.


Ever wonder how a steer scratches his ear?

[TripleF]

Good job, Scott!
You've been doing that for years, helping make some outdoor memories.
Keep the pictures coming.
Treefarmer

Thanks Phillip!!

[Unk]

Nice pics, John, Scott.

The Mrs. got an Amazon delivery about 8:30 last night, so I jumped in the Ranger to go down to the gate to get it. Gathered the package and turned around to drive back, and this guy had crawled into the driveway behind me. I keep a hoe in the back of the Ranger just for these occasions. First copperhead of the season.......and, yes, I need to sharpen my hoe.