Couple things…
I haven’t handled a 12 gauge model 21 that I’d call “svelte” or, something similar. 15 minutes is a pretty short hunt to be worn out on. Might be time to begin a conditioning program to keep you out there. And, yea, birds are where you find them. I’ve noticed they seem to like hanging out in the farmers petunia bed, especially if it is close to his front door.
The real heavy cover is what the dog is for.
I’m really, really hoping we get some serious cold to freeze up the cat tail slews in a few weeks, and that the hopeless Minnesota Vikings start winning ball games. Both of these will help insure that I have some prime real estate to myself in December. There was a time I’d put snow shoes on if we got a bunch of snow, but, something about hunting pheasants for five decades has changed inside me, and I don’t want a pheasant that bad anymore.
Keep at it. At least you saw a bird and got some fresh air.
Best,
Ted
