Easiest Bird to Hunt?

[McPatrickClan]

What's the best starter bird for rookies? Quail, pheasant? Something else?

[PSEBrian]

Good Question Gavin,i was thinking about that not to long ago,since i thought about trying some bird hunting....Brian

[bowhuntntxn]

sparrows. them suckers are real esay to bag!!!!!

[Smart]

Dove........in a hot field ................Lots of shooting and action to keep them interested and they come down very easily when hit. Plus walking uneven terrain with a loaded shotgun for the upland birds mentioned above for rookies could be dangerous.....so could flushing birds with multiple shooters. Dove hunting keeps them in one spot generally and firing away.........

[McPatrickClan]

So if I am choosing between quail & pheasant for some winter action, which one is best?

[bowhunterhelm]

Where are you located?

I'd say quail probably.

[Rattler]

either if ya have a good dog.

[McPatrickClan]

I am in North Texas.

[Bily Lovec]

chickens, the white ones, they seem to bait the easiest...

[txrattler]

It would definitly be fool hen grouse

https://www.texasleathercartel.com/grouse_hunting.html

[Cleaner]

I have bird hunted for 28 years. If an adult is looking into a first pheasant or quaill hunt, I would recomend hunting a preserve if you are not opposed to hunting preserves. You are guarnteed to see birds and you will get shots. You will also hunt behind great dogs with professional guides. From this type of experience you will get a good understanding of how upland game bird hunting works. The only thing that is diffrent on this type of hunt is that the birds are pen raised and typicaly do not fly as fast as a wild birds. Regardless of how well the birds fly, it is still an enjoyable hunt. I highly recomend for a first time upland game hunter.

This is also a great place to take your bird dog for experience. I have raised and trained multiple bird dogs. This is by far one of the best type of hunts for a dog to get experince. The more birds you can get a dog on, the better they will be pending the dog is obedient and responds to commands.

These hunts range in price and some are very affordable.

[BIG IRON]

chickens, the white ones, they seem to bait the easiest...

I hear they even taste like chicken.

Dove would be my suggestion.

It is easy to get into, a good dog is a plus and is all you really need is a shotgun and some shells. The cost on a good field is about $30 to $50 a day, most preserves are pen-raised (not that their is anything wrong with that) and can cost about what it would cost to day lease for deer.

I think Central Zone late season starts after Christmas and goes for 2 weeks.

[txtimetravler]

are you asking about hunting with a bow or gun?