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Go to a private club. It's a pain in the ass and somewhat dangerous at times to hunt publicly stocked areas.
If you are stuck hunting the WMA's in that shithole, During the week is the only time to go. (Not including holidays) Also a dog is almost a must, as the birds will run the ground and not flush. You may never even see them to get a shot.
While this is certainly true, it can get real expensive to hunt privately. Some places are charging $25/bird; plus they want you to use thier dogs, so there is a "guide fee" plus a tip is expected. All of sudden 4 birds is $150+ and you could miss them all. And alot of clubs don't have any better land to hunt on than a WMA. To the OP keep trying new spots and you will find them. Do you have a dog or just on your own?
Derek, I thought you were talking about places like an Addeville or Lady of the Woods sort of clubs. My bad
Does anyone know where there are private game prserves in Mass?
I've been thinking about buying birds and releasing on my club grounds. Anyone know a place in or around Metrowest Boston area where I can buy pheasants or chukars?
I was wondering if anybody has a good spot that is stocked. I have been at Medfield with no results.
Was going to try Hubbardston.
Any suggestions?
Just be aware that you need permits to do that.
Just be aware that you need permits to do that.
Yes, the King... Don't forget to get his permission....
Sorry. Wasn't trying to be a downer,but I used to keep a few birds for dog training. Neighbor called DFW on me. The law was explained ad nauseum. I had to pay king Deval for the right to release 2 birds in a corn field.
No worries! I appreciate the info... I quickly skimmed MGL and found the laws for a commercial shooting preserve, but didn't find anything about not releasing birds for yourself. That said, I forget that here in MA, the laws dictate what you CAN do and everything else is illegal!
I had to pay king Deval for the right to release 2 birds in a corn field.
Westborough was thick with birds this morning.
I nailed a hen and rooster in second field and then followed my dogs around for awhile. I think we flushed about 14 birds total.
I saw 2 other guys in there but pretty much had the place to ourselves.........
Westborough was thick with birds this morning.
I nailed a hen and rooster in second field and then followed my dogs around for awhile. I think we flushed about 14 birds total.
I saw 2 other guys in there but pretty much had the place to ourselves.........
You got lucky. The prisoner truck must have just dropped off birds, and there was probably a wreck on 495. Westboro usually sucks.
I went pheasant hunting this morning. It was a nice day. My setter had a beautiful point on a woodcock of course I missed because I had the safety on. I moved about 3 woodcock total.