Actually very nice to see a young girl enjoying hunting like this.. I wished I could convince my daughter to practice. At least she sometimes comes with me for my woodcocks hunting. I have to admit, however, that the using of a nice over and under or side by side would have let this video even more enjoyable... That's just a point of view. Oliver.
😂, That’s great! It took my daughter a while to want to shoot. For years she just tagged along too, which is still great! I don’t have any double guns that will fit her just yet, but soon, since she’s taking an interest in shooting flying birds now that may have to change! Thanks for watching and the kind words!
Thanks for watching! Yeah, we’re still working up to that. We’re chasing wild birds this week in KS so if all goes well I’m sure she’ll get some practice with that method on late season birds! 😂
Haha! It does look like one! It’s a ShotKam though. I had just gotten it right before that hunt and didn’t really know how it worked so I didn’t get any shots captured with it.
I LOVE that you're out there with your daughter!! You'd be better suited upland hunting with a double-gun anyway. Save those semis for waterfowling. Glad to see you switch over to that 687. At 7:07 in this vid, you shot REALLY close to that Brittany. This is just another reason why pointing dogs should be "steady". It's only one of many good reasons but it's a HUGE one. No sure why you don't see properly trained pointing dogs much anymore? Let me take you and your daughter out for Bobs/pheasants so she can see how it is done. 😉 Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching and commenting! Yeah scenting conditions were horrible on this hunt. Typically he’s solid as a rock, when he can actually smell them. He’s a two time field trial champion so he really shines in that world. Them wild birds can be a little tricky at times! 😂 That’s a tempting offer btw! We’re always looking for new spots and good people to enjoy the outdoors with! Where are you located?
@@nickmasseyoutdoors I'm not a local but I hunt Kansas for Bobs/pheasants/chickens as well as a number of other states for wild Huns, sharp-tail, grouse, woodcock, chukar, etc. You can't reward a dog for breaking and then expect him to hold point. I've developed a number of FT champions too but ALL my gun dogs are steady because it is advantageous for hunting, on many levels. Shooting - whether you hit or miss - is a REWARD to your dog when he breaks. You can't reward breaking and then expect him to stick his finds.
@@shug2795 That’s great! We may be heading to either KS or SD next week. Not sure which one yet. I definitely am more lenient when it comes to wild bird hunting. Probably more so in situations when we have conditions like on this hunt. We were lucky to bag the birds we did. I’m definitely all about putting birds in the bag/on the table kinda guy. 😂 they’re too tasty to let the fly away without taking a shot.
I have the same gun. After 1,500 rounds the action wears out. The new action I got started jamming, because a pin was backing out of it. I put some 2 part epoxy on it and that fixed the problem. Now it shoots great.
Yeah i discovered that the root cause of my cycling malfunctions were actually due to the ammo. In that particular batch of shells the hulls weren’t trimmed back properly so after firing the end of the hulls would get hung up. It cycles all other loads perfectly so far, but I’ll definitely keep an eye out on the pins! Thanks for watching!
Yes, I shoot Comp-N-Chokes! I shot them when competing with Team USA and still love them to this day! I would recommend them to anyone who wants to up their game in clays or bagging more birds in the field! Solely my opinion as I’m not sponsored by them.
Yeah was really young when I shot this one. He’s now a multiple field trial champion and loves to wild bird hunt. I really don’t have to say much to him at all in the field these days. I really have never had a dog that is so much in sync with me in the field as he is! Thanks for watching!
I truly enjoyed spending time with you, your daughter and friends. I loved every minute of it! Liked and subscribed and now to watch a couple of more vids. God bless and happy hunting!
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...great video spending time with your daughter...brings back so many memories of time with my daughter...a question about your beretta 687 ...I have been considering a 28 ga. for some time now and am convinced after this video that is the gun I want ...I am primarily a chukar hunter and think it will do the job on chukar as well ...my question is about the gun itself...can you tell me what engraving does the 687 silver pigeon 3 have on it...Berettas web site doesn't show the 28 ga. and customer service is no help either...I would really like to know the game scene engraving before I order this gun...any information would be appreciated ...thanks in advance...
The 28 should do great on Chukar! I’ve only shot pen raised Chukar but it did great out to 40 yards. I got my 28 from Joel Etchen Guns online. I bought mine as a 2 barrel set with a set of .410 barrels too. I believe the game scene on mine has woodcock on one side and quail flushing on the other. On Joel’s site he has great hd pictures of all his inventory. I bought the sporting model instead of the field model. Just my preference since i shoot clays too. Good luck and thanks for watching!
@@nickmasseyoutdoors ...thanks for your reply that information definitely helps...does your sporting model have a 30 inch barrels and are the barrels vented for use on clays...???...I was after a 28 inch set up but would consider the 30 inch...the joel etchens site is great ...thanks again...!!!
@@danielmasset4153 i do have the 30” sets with vented ribs. They also have the mid beads on both barrels. I like the longer barrels personally for better pattern consistency. I find that I’m able to use a more open choke with less holes in my pattern with the longer barrels
@@nickmasseyoutdoors ....I found a 28 ga. with a 30 inch barrel at a local store in the 686 version ( wanted the 687) it has phenomenal wood on it and would get it just for the quality of the wood ...I was thinking the 30 in might be too slow for chukar but I think the gun is light enough it would compensate for the extra length...thanks again for the info it has been a big help in my decision making...
You have the right combination of choke and shot size. You keep within the gun's capabilities. Open choke, smaller shot, rely on light pattern density rather than tight, dense patterns and big shot. These birds have to be eaten, right? Well done!
I love the Fiocchi Golden Pheasant shotshells 12ga 2 3/4” , I like the #4, 1450 ft/sec for wild pheasants in North Dakota. Especially on a windy day. I will typically use Cylinder, and Modified in my O/U with my GSPs
HAHA! Yeah they had some great tunes rolling for us! We're going back with Captain Nick and the Voodoo team in two days! Hopefully we will have another great video to post from this upcoming trip too! Stay tuned and hopefully I can share our next adventure!
Eddie Schall thanks for watching! The camera angle makes it look a lot closer that it actually is though with it being on my head. I shoot closer to him than I’ll allow other people to, just due to my shooting background I know exactly where my gun and pattern are going to be before I ever pull the trigger. However, gun safety and especially safety for my dog is of most importance to me for sure! We love our Brittany and will probably only own this breed going forward. He’s great both in the house and field. I wish I would have owned Brittany’s growing up as well. He and I are headed out to KS this week to try for some wild birds. I’ll try to film some of the action if we get any!
Nick Massey cool, I hunt stocked pheasant most of the time because that is what is close to me and it is very fun. also what kind of shotgun is that, a franchi?
Eddie Schall That works too. That’s what we do as well both pheasants and quail. I have a membership here in TN that I work my dogs on pen raised birds. So when we get the chance to get out on wild birds it’s a blast! The gun I was shooting on this hunt was my Winchester 101 .410 Shotgun.
lahlon thank you! My family and I are hooked on the breed from now on for sure! He’s great, both in the field and the house with the kids! Best wishes!
Great video. That Brit is doing an awesome job out there. Looks like a great time. I’m looking to get a Brittany soon, are you happy overall with the breed?
I am happy with the Brittany! He’s a great dog both in the field and house. We competed in our first field trials last year and he made it to the finals of the National Championships. Unfortunately we didn’t win by some mistakes on my part... My wife and I agree that after our setter passes we will only have Brittany’s. He’s good with the kids and our cats too.
Nick Massey That’s great to hear. Congrats on the field trials. Many Brittany owners I’ve talked to have had nothing but great things to say. The only concern I’ve heard is their energy levels can be very high which can lead to bad behavior if they’re not worked. Have you experienced anything like this? Do you leave them unattended at home for 5-7 hours? In the house or only outside? I got a decent sized yard, my folks have some acreage and there are many parks around my house. I’m just hoping I can keep up with it energy level and give my dog the amount of exercise it wants. Realistically I can only take it out hunting 1-2 times a month.
Dylan Miller I am in about the same situation as you basically. I can only run him about 1-2 times a month as well. He does have a lot of energy but it doesn’t cause any trouble. However, every dog is different. In my experience and others that I spoke to prior to getting him, I have had or heard of any issues of trouble.
Dylan Miller no problem! There’s a ton of info out there. I used Scott Miller’s dog training video. I will say the most important thing I’ve learned about training bird dogs is be patient. It can be frustrating at times but be patient and they will slowly get it. Some are quicker than others, but repetition and patience is key.
walker w I got him from a breeder in Guntersville, AL. I can’t remember their names honestly. He’s 6 now going on 7, but i think they still breed them.
No dog?....you should be arrested and spend 30 days in the hole.....Woodcock and grouse are my favorite birds to hunt. The weather, the cover, the challenge of hitting them, and most importantly watching the dog. Never get tired of it. :)
Your daughter... looks soooo similar to my own. Good shooting, particularly in the trees like that. I take my daughter out bird hunting with me too but the terrain is steep so she never lasts too many birds before it gets difficult on her.
