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2nd Annual FM Pheasant Hunt

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I was thinking of having some sort of contest during the hunt.

I thought of tying a colored ribbon on a couple of the birds, We could all throw $5.00 in the pot and whoever shoots the yellow banded bird wins x amount and whoever shoots the orange banded bird gets x amount etc..... What do you guys think? Does anyone have any outdoors type products to donate for a prize or two?

As far as marking the birds I believe we could ask Rick the farmowner to take care of this and not let anyone of us know what field he set them in. This would be fair to everyone involved.

One last thing to consider, Most of us realize that Rick's prices are quite a bit lower than most other hunt clubs. Rick does not make a very big profit from this after you consider his costs involved in keeping up the farm, raising and feeding, etc...
Please consider leaving a couple dollars in his tip jar.

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Spinach - how lucky would it be for one guy in a group that was assigned to the field where Rick just randomly placed the big pot bird? I'm sure a lot of other hunters would cry FOUL! I understand your idea calls for a 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place payoff bird. What if there are five groups going out in the morning. That means two groups would not even get a chance to win.

How about this...Rick plants a banded chukar somewhere in every field where a group is going to hunt. Every shooter of a banded chukar gets a share of the pot. Sort of like skins in golf. Lets say there are 20 hunters, each guy chips in $5 for a $100 total purse. Lets say there would be five groups of four hunters and five banded birds planted in each of the five hunting areas. If all five banded chukars are bagged then each would be worth $20. If only one gets bagged it would be worth $100. The only rule would be that hunters that have not chipped into the pot can not shoot at either a pointed or flushed chukar.

I have some ReadyRig 28" Ice Rod Cases that I would be willing to handout to the top two teams with the best kill ratio. I also would be willing to handout a few extra cases to the two top performing dogs in terms of the number of solid steady points/retrieves - in the pointer group and most flushes/retrieves - in the flusher group. Pointers would get one point for point, back and retrieve. Flushers would get one point for flush and for retrieve. The two dogs in each category with the most points would win the prize.

Your thoughts please!

[This message has been edited by Wild Willie (edited 09-10-2004).]

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I am up to any suggestions, Mine was just something I participated in at Wild Wings a few years ago. 1 Bird had a yellow ribbon tied to it among 40 hunters, 500 freshly planted birds and I was the "lucky" shooter that day winning $250.00 in cash.

Also the field Rick would plant the banded bird in would not necessarily be the same field it gets shot in. Remember how many wild flushes happen.

Anyways I would just like to get a little competition going and agree with your idea as well.

Anyone else have any thoughts on this subject?

Most hunt clubs band 1 or 2 winning birds and randomly place them in designated fields. Yes it is pure luck to be in that field but at the same time everyone else has to not let that bird flush wild.

I would rather have a chance at winning a bigger pot $$$$ than have multiple winners at smaller payouts.

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I think you guys should go for a bigger pot and less marked birds. Remember all the running birds, wild flushes, and birds just getting around. It would be all about luck and who knows maybe that bird would never get shot?? Or found... I remeber last time at Glendorado there was at least one maybe more chukars planted behind the pens in the wooded area. Those bird were never found. That supports the idea of more marked birds being planted. Maybe it would be a good idea to plant more marked birds. Just becasue they are there doesn't mean they will be found..... smile.gif

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That sounds great, whatever you guys decide is fine with me. (I wont feel bad about taking your money. LOL.) I just hope my Chessie will let some of the other dogs retrieve some birds. LOL again. He has only hunted with other dogs once before. He will be OK, lab-like personality. Im getting pumped for this one. Im sure it will be an exellent lerning experience. We need all the learning we can get. Thanks, Rookie

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Thanks spinach,

I look forward to meeting some FM memebers. I'll also send off a check this week.

I'm a rookie pheasant hunter and I've never been to a game farm so I hope some of the other members don't mind showen me the ropes.

Thanks again and see ya there,
Joe

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I'll be there by 8:00 am. Stopping for breakfast at Perkins (Elk River) on the way. Anyone else want to meet at Perkins at 7:00 am.

I believe it is in Elk River, it is the Perkins on Highway 169 on the east sideof the road.

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Spinich I just got my PC back from the repair guy.I sent you the money today, sorry for the delay but I was hunting geese every weekend and had a down PC so was unable to retrieve the mailing address till today.
Benny

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Spinach,
My schedule just opened up slightly and I think I can make this event if I can still get in. Is it too late to get in? My only stipulation is I have to be in Eagan by 3:00 on Oct 2 so I might have to get there early and leave early. Let me know. If yes, put me down for 4 pheasants and 1 GSP (Dixie). I can send the check on Monday. You can email me at clark dot koenen at thomson dot com if necessary. Thanks.
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Sorry guys I replied last night but my reply isn't showing up today. Probably because of the site upgrade.

So far we have 17 shooters, 12 dogs and 71 pheasants.

I'm hoping we get a couple more people this week. I will have our groups setup this weekend along with the final updated signup list.

Most everyone has mailed in the deposit, so if you have't yet please try and get them out soon. This really helps save valuable hunting time and assures us of meeting our minimum goals. The remaining money owed will be collected upon arrival. This will assure the owner gets his money and no one will have to overpay if we fall short.

I'm assuming the weather will be warm still, so bring plenty of water in the field for your dogs. Water is available at the farm, just bring a bottle and a bowl.

Any last minute questions or special requests please let me know.

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