I have been hunting wild pheasants for the past five years with my father-in-law. We only miss two or three weekends per year. That only happens because I have to visit my out of town family for the holidays also.

My first invite to a preserve hunt was in February of 06. It was fun but not something I would want to do every weekend. It's not as challenging or fun to me. It will probably be my last unless I get asked by a friend to go with their party.

There is something about going out to the country and talking to the land owners and asking for permission. Creating a friendship and getting to know how they live. Sometimes even helping them out on the farm.

JR