Jaynesville - Mankato pheasants

[CRAPPIE 1]

Went down there yesterday. Stopped and hunted a public spot by LeCenter and saw nothing. Got permission to hunt a farm by Smiths Mill. Flushed 1 rooster and two hens. Got the rooster. Next hunted my friends farm outside of Mankato. Lots of birds but most were skiddish. Saw 5 roosters (only took one long shot) and about 15 hens. I noticed most of the birds that flushed flew toward the same corner of the property. As I was heading in that direction my lab got real birdy. Two roosters flushed and I got one of them. I had to be careful because it was one of those shots that you could get two with one shot. I was pretty excited about getting a limit so I called home to tell my wife and while we were talking about ten to twelve birds flew into the slew I was heading toward. It was a really cool sight. LOTS of birds in that area.

[LuciandTim]

Wow. That sounds like a fun day. I can't wait. I have a few overnight trips planned to end the season. I'll be sure to report my findings.

[Snag]

Crappie 1,

Sounds like you had a great time. I got out on Medicine today. One northern-about 3.5 inches of ice. I'll talk to you on Tuesday.

Brian