I'm a new member here, and pursuing the forum, I didn't see much about upland hunting. I am a dedicated quail and rabbit hunter here in KY and I can't wait to get my new to me Ithaca's out in the field starting Nov. 1st. Just think about it, a pack of beagles hot on the trail and a 1951 model 37 20 ga 28 inch modified in my hand. I can hardly wait, fried rabbit, homemade biscuits, and homemade gravy on the way!

Any of you all upland hunt as well? Not many quail around here anymore, but I still like looking for them with our English Setter though. What about you, I'd love to hear your stories about your Ithaca and the uplands.

Unfortunately I have not given upland hunting a try yet but maybe one of these days!

I've done some Upland Hunting here in Pennsylvania.

Our season spans October 15 - January 28, with a resident license going for twenty and change.

With my Stoeger Double in 12 gauge I've taken Ring Necked Pheasant ( 2 per day, 4 possession ), Bobwhite Quail ( 4 per day, 8 possession ), Ruffed Grouse ( 2 per day, 4 possession ), and Woodcock ( 3 per day, 6 possession ).

Looking to go out with some friends next weekend...



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Our quail and rabbit season opens Nov. 1st. There aren't many quail around here any more, but the rabbit hunting is good. I am 35 and have been hunting with my father since I was about 8 or so. We have six beagle hounds right now and two bird dogs. I am thinking that my 37's are going to be right at home in the uplands! I'll let you all know how it goes this season.

First things first good luck this season!!!! I love upland hunting. I got an Irish setter pup this year to help me. I'm sure you've seen a couple pics of him if you have looked through other threads in the hunting section.
I used to have an English Setter. Pretty looking dog but once I let him off the leash I didnt see him til sundown if I were lucky.
I'll be hunting in a couple weeks with him and my Ithaca 37 12g! Can't wait!

In the uplands I go after partridge(ruffed grouse) and rabbits(snowshoe hare).Use a 28 gauge for hunting them.

Good luck to all this season! I think that the model 37 is really going to shine in the uplands around here.

Pikeslayer5 wrote:First things first good luck this season!!!! I love upland hunting. I got an Irish setter pup this year to help me. I'm sure you've seen a couple pics of him if you have looked through other threads in the hunting section.
I used to have an English Setter. Pretty looking dog but once I let him off the leash I didnt see him til sundown if I were lucky.
I'll be hunting in a couple weeks with him and my Ithaca 37 12g! Can't wait!

Our dogs aren't that far ranging, but I know what you mean as I have hunted with some like that. I can't stand it personally. There aren't really any of the hunting strain Irish Setters around here, but I sure do like the looks of them. I wouldn't mind owning one someday myself.

Hey shooter13, nice stoeger! My dad hunts upland with one. His is the "Supreme" version with nickle plating and brazilian hardwood. Those are fun guns to shoot.
Colonel, I couldn't stand that english either thats why we sold him! First day we sold him the new owners put up an invisible fense. Well he ran right through it didn't care tried crossing a road and got hit by a car in a 55 mph zone. Apparently they told me he flew up in the air, hit the ground, then got right back up again. Only a got a scratch!
My Irish Setter is a half and half mix between the hunting strain and the show strain. However from what I've seen from him so far I'm impressed. And he listens to me! A little bit of training goes a long way with him. They aren't cheap to get but I'm finding him worth the money.

This coming Tuesday is D-day for quail and rabbit season. The weather is shaping up pretty nicely, and all the farmers are getting our the corn and soy beans. I think that I am going to be "sick" on Tuesday. I feel it coming on. Any of you all ever have that problem on opening day? It seems to affect me quite often!

Colonel26 wrote:This coming Tuesday is D-day for quail and rabbit season. The weather is shaping up pretty nicely, and all the farmers are getting our the corn and soy beans. I think that I am going to be "sick" on Tuesday. I feel it coming on. Any of you all ever have that problem on opening day? It seems to affect me quite often!

The rabbit season opens here on November the first as well,Colonel.Does not look good.Have not seen even one rabbit on my trips in the woods so far.