Winter ~ 2012: The Birds, Fields, Trails & Cover
2011 is long gone and we're already looking February in the eye. Where does the time go? We've had some snowfalls; a couple of inches here, a few more there. We have hunters that would rather hunt pheasants in the snow, and there are many who would rather walk the fields with no snow. I think there are pros and cons to each situation, but the three elements required for a superior hunt are healthy; hard flying game birds, field cover for those birds to hunker down in and wait for you and that great flushing or pointing dog to roust them out and bust them into flight. Did I mention the excitment of bringing your gun up to your shoulder; aiming, firing and watching that cockbird careen to the ground? And then there's the pure beauty of watching the dog make a perfect retrieve, bringing it right back to your hand, all proud of himself and the great job he just did for you. The three magic elements of a great hunt: a dog that lives for the hunt, healthy, hard flying gamebirds and exceptional cover.
Anyone that hunts at The Ringneck Ranch, LLC will tell you that we have those three magic elements all available to you in one place at the same time. Birds here are treated to a special diet
and are kept in areas with plenty of room to hone their flight skills. We work hard to provide you with superior cover in comparison to many other preserves. The cover here is excellant in the early fall, but sorghum seems to come into it's own after it's been hit by a few heavy frosts, two or three wet snowfalls and a little freezing rain. But you hunters need to remember it's always important to look beyond what's right in front of and around you. Remember to work those fence rows, wooded lanes, plots of corn and hit the brushy areas that are included in your designated area. Chances are whether you're hunting with your own furry best dog buddy, or one of ours you'll find an extra bird or two hiding out in some of the most unlikely places.
