Curt Barkus and I went out in quest of some Delaware woodcock on Saturday. While we have limited out on New Jersey woodcock, we have yet to kill a single woodcock in Delaware this season.
Things started at well. Gus, my vizsla, pointed a rabbit within 5 minutes of our hunt. When the rabbit ran two feet in front of me, he received some 7 1/2 shot. While field dressing the rabbit, Gus pointed a woodcock 15 yards away. By the time I got my gun and got to Gus, the woodcock flushed and lived to tell his tale.
The weather was miserable, with rain, sleet, and snow. We hunted for about another hour or so. We encountered no more woodcock, but I managed to get another cottontail.
By the way, check out my cool, vintage Woolrich wool jacket in the photo. I think the jacket is from the 1950s, but it’s in mint condition!