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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 10 Jun 1977, p. 36

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SUPPLEMENT TO Me 112NKY PLX/NDEALER P/VGE 15 FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1977 Upland bird hunting provides action and sometimes a take-home trophy Upland bird hunting Is a special kind of sport. True, It offers no record- book trophies for the hunter to brag about end­ lessly. Neither does It pro­ vide Immodest quantities of meat with which to fill the family freezer. What, then, sets it apart, makes it so special? In a word: action! Whether the feathered quarry be chukar par­ tridge in the Northwest, bobwhlte quail in the Southeast or any of a number of other upland game bird species common to North America, the fast, explosive action involved is what most appeals to the typical scattergun en­ thusiast. Exciting challenge Few things can equal the exciting challenge of a winged target bursting out of cover and streaking skyward, often zipping er­ ratically through wood­ land thickets and disap­ pearing almost as quickly as it first materialized. Toss in the work of a good bird dog, well trained in the performance of his art, and the sport takes on an added dimension of pleasure. Watching him ply his trade, gracefully quartering ground in front of the gun, supplies at least half of the sport's charm to most upland bird FAMILY FUN IN THE SUN . . . Dad tries to smooth out his son's forehand in preparation for a family doubles match. The court is only one of a great many in Puerto Rico, a distinctly tennis-conscious vacation resort. A good bird dog adds immeasurably to the enjoyment of hunting upland birds. hunters. A panoply of blazing autumn colors, mixed with refreshingly chilly air, en­ tices the senses and keeps the upland bird hunter coming back for more, year after year. ' Something special There's something spe­ cial, too, when a father in­ troduces his son to the sport. Tramping the fields, proudly gripping his new Winchester 20 gauge, a boy acquires a closer, warmer kinship with a dad who shares some of his most joy-filled hours with him. And nothing can quite describe the glow of pride felt by a father whose son has just cleanly downed his first upland bird. The moment, like the sport, is truly special, something to be fully savored just once and then tucked away in the memory for later reflection. Though fall is the classic season for it, hunting up­ land birds can be enjoyed for half the year on com­ mercial shooting pre­ serves in most states. With seasons running from Sept. 15 through March 30 in many of them, it's pos­ sible to give your dog, your boy--or girl--and yourself a lot of upland bird hunt­ ing ... a special kind of sport. fflpir _ .̂ ot VaoCi dpeoia# fdaif New 1976 Clubs 25% to 40% Off! Choose From: HAIGULTRA MACGREGOR •PGA • PRO DYN 1976 PGA GOLF BAGS 20% OFF seasons and limits in your area. I Silence, stealth, keen eye keys to bringing home dinner of froglegs The warm still nights of spring can offer the bow- hunting archer a bonus spore that's a little bit of bowflshing, big game and small game hunting rolled up into one neat, action- packed package. Hunting big bullfrogs at night along a meandering creek or a farm pond bank produces opportunities for exciting shooting and some of the outdoors' fin­ est table fare. Bullfrogs can be found just about anywhere. Backwater sloughs and remote grassy bayous are ideal. The further away from traveled paths, the bigger the frogs and the better the eating. Equipment varies, but it's simple and inexpen­ sive, particularly when the rewards are compared to steep restaurant prices. Some bowhunters rig their bows with battery pak six volt lights, a bow reel and a bow quiver with several blunts, all equipment that most archery oriented folks have anyhow. The bow reel with fish arrow is needed for the "floaters," or frogs that SEE OUR 1977 Tommy Armour Clubs jackets, Shirts & Sweaters by K X O I) Comfortable, Stylish Aw Wash and Wear are sitting out in the water on a bit of floating moss or lily pad; blunts are used for the targets that are found sitting along shore, easily stalked to point-blank range if the hunter is careful. Two archers working in a team eliminate the need for a bow light; turns are taken using a hand-held spotlight. Keep in mind that the light must be held well in front of the shooter to prevent the frog from seeing the stalk­ ing archers; otherwise you'll be rewarded with a far leaping frog and no tasty legs. Any type bow will do and the weights can be light and still be effective, an ideal combination for dad and the boys. Solid fiberglass bows such as the Ben Pearson 3360 are su­ per, durable, and imper­ vious to mud, water or the elements. Dark nights are best and silence is the rule. 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