Lewistown, Montana?
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I am planning a upland bird hunting trip out there in October. My Dad and I have been going "North" chasing Grouse for the last 25 years WI, MI, ME or MN. He has macular degeneration and is slowly loosing his vision. He told me that is his dream trip so I'm going to make that happen. We are targeting Huns and Sharptails and Pheasants. Can anyone give me any info on what to expect? Things I need to know both good or bad? Any advice would be appreciated. We should be there October 9th or 10th. Thanks
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Re: Lewistown, Montana?
[Re: Abu65]
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Thanks. I hope the bird numbers are good this year. But I've never been to Montana so it will be good no matter.
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Re: Lewistown, Montana?
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Lot's of birds up in/near the "Breaks". Not sure on the regs, never hunted it for birds... Griz
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Re: Lewistown, Montana?
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Yes. I will ask permission if I see a good looking spot and have the opportunity. They have a lot of private land opened to sportsman.
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Re: Lewistown, Montana?
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There is a long time member on here from Lewiston, Allan Minear
He may not have seen this but could probably give you some good advice. His name is his userid and he a regular poster on one of the chat threads. Send him a PM.
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Re: Lewistown, Montana?
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I was there back in 2000. Very nice place then. I remember when you got out of town ringnecks were running around everywhere. A hen flew into my truck and cracked the grill. We were deer hunting so I can't say about public land bird hunting. I remember a place in town that had a ton of old hit and miss engines laying around. I believe there is a member on here from that area??????
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Re: Lewistown, Montana?
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I think Allan minear lives up there.
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Re: Lewistown, Montana?
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03/11/21 10:46 AM
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I have spoke with Allan via PM. Nice guy. Thanks for the replies.
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Re: Lewistown, Montana?
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I took Rooster my hunting partner out for what sadly was our last upland bird hunt this late fall as it turned out it was a nice day for a walk no birds were hurt and he did better than I did ha ha
This winter has been a open one for the most part and coyote numbers are down and I've not gone for a drive to see what's out there for upland bird numbers a lot can change between now and then a lot depends on moisture received and spring weather then the grasshopper hatch so to speak . I feel if we can avoid hail storms that's a huge factor in bird population anywhere.
On my way home from Great Falls yesterday afternoon I seen close to 500 Canadian geese out in a stubble field which was a pleasant surprise and I didn't notice any pheasants or grouse on this trip .
A month ago I had a big bunch of grouse fly over the house as they were going to a stubble field after the season was closed.
I'm still on the CAC or Citizens Advisory Committee for this district to our FWP commission and I'm sure the block management booklet for this year will be available soon so check their website for that. Happy Hunting ! Allan
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Re: Lewistown, Montana?
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In the late 70's. I hunted around Stanford on the ground of a friend who farmed there and guided elk near Ennis in the fall. It was great then. We were three broke fishing guides at the end of the season, but we had a bunkhouse and thousands of acres to hunt. We shot huns, sharpies and pheasants over two labs.. Every draw was a surprise.
Luckily we found an all you can eat breakfast at a diner in Stanford... and they politely told us we'd eaten enough.
The best part was at the end of the four days we were out of money and shells. We drove past a farm where we had permission and saw a bunch of birds run into the tree row next to an old house. I'll never forget this, but we all emptied our pockets onto the hood of my 67 Scout, then figured out how much money we'd need for gas back to West Yellowstone, and found out we could go back to town for two boxes of duck/pheasant loads at $4.99 a box.
These days, we've all got lots of shells, but not so many birds.
Good luck with your hunt.
Pete
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Re: Lewistown, Montana?
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Thanks guys. We are looking forward to it. I have OnX it’s a great app and I’m signed up for the blm book to arrive when it printed.
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Re: Lewistown, Montana?
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Headed that way Friday. Has the drought been really bad in this area? I hope the bird numbers are good. We shall see.
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Re: Lewistown, Montana?
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Used to know a good man from there. He's gone now. Used to see Diane at a few conventions. She may be gone too
I often wondered if Diane is still around too. Willis been gone a good while now. I used to see Diane a lot because she was living in the town I work in and would always be at the VA and WV conventions. I haven't seen her in years.
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