Montana '23 pt-1, Sharptails and HUNS Everywhere!

This is episode 1 of my early season trip to Montana upland hunting in 2023. We get in to tons of sharptail grouse and Hungarian partridge. Presented by OnX Hunt. onxmaps.com Dog power provided by Ghost Point Wirehairs!
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[@h2oburke]

The Tubinator with the long retrieve on that wild flying bird was down right awesome. Quality content as always.

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks! 👊

[@elgato9445]

Yes... good to see you again, sir. Montana is beautiful. Looking forward to a new season of your adventures with the dogs!

[@ericforrester1]

Thank you!

[@byzaza_hunter44]

Çok başarılı bir video olmuş avlak müthiş türkideyeden selamlar

[@SpanielshuntingtrialingNZ]

Love the combination of good dog work, hunting and wild food, appreciate you taking the time to share.

[@tsuishi]

Amazing video! I would dream to hunt in such places!

[@riley9107]

Love your videos man! Going to Montana with my Dad in 2 weeks! Hoping to see half as many birds as you! Is there any way you could show how you finish birds that are still alive? Everyone says wring the neck I just don't really know how. Thanks

[@Beerablisscoloringbooks]

that TUBBY Is a retrieving machine damn that's unbelievable

[@bilalarabaci]

Mr. Eric, you're the best. I really admire you. I just bought a GoPro 11. The birds appear so far away on my video clips, actually they're not that far. Could you please check my settings and correct me? Thanks in advance. FULL FRAME Res-Fps:4K-60 Lens:Linear+Lock HyperSmooth:AutoBoost Scheduled Capture:Off Duration:No limit Hindsight:Off Timer:off 10-Bit:off Bit Rate:High Shutter:Auto Ev Comp:0 White Balance:Auto ISO Min:Auto ISO Max:Auto Sharpness:Low Color:Flat Raw Audio:off Wind:off Lower Left: Lens Lower Right:Zoom Upper Left: Slo-Mo Upper Right:Hypersmooth

[@myreej1]

The best uplander on KZbin is back! Wishing you a safe season for you and your dogs! Have a good one man! Always look forward to these.

[@ericforrester1]

Very kind of you, thanks! 👊

[@Chukartramp]

I second the disposal of bird carcasses at the parking spots. Up in hells Canyon this year by the creek heads people leaving the chukar carcasses guts, laying all over. My young dog picking them up to eat them, not a fan of it. Also, young guys are driving utvs & walking down the reservior road with labs shooting coveys headed to water. I'm 42 getting my packs on to hike up so i pack it up amd drive to the end of the road to hunt up. Ethics are need more than ever with the amount of upland hunters now. Good 250 yard retrieve for tubs thats the best assest for chukar country here.

[@ericforrester1]

I totally agree, thanks!

[@roblacitinola866]

Always enjoy your vids Eric, your affection for your dogs is what it's all about brother :)

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks!

[@UnderFortyYards]

All hail to the upland king. Stellar stuff Eric!

[@ericforrester1]

😆🙏 thanks man! 👊

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

Great video Eric! Holy crap! What a target rich environment that place is! Excellent work by the doggies! Well done!

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks!

[@jcryptogoldsilv2826]

Didnt you get three that first flush?

[@ericforrester1]

Just 2.

[@stephenjensen4897]

Curious what your preferred load and choke is for the sharpies. I've never got to hunt them, but they are on the bucket list.

[@ericforrester1]

Sharpies are the easiest birds to bring down so it doesn’t take much. I use open chokes and target loads.

[@rogerschrotenboer2166]

Welcome back to MT , you should come back for pheasants, anyway I hope to see you out there , my son and I always enjoy your content

[@ericforrester1]

I would love to see MT in October, should be a great year!

[@dougbutz429]

Great Eric. Looks like better ammo this year compared to last !!. Is CeCe semi retired now ?. Looks like bird numbers out there are crazy. Huns and Sharps in SD the last couple of years have exploded. Will find out 1st wk of Nov.

[@ericforrester1]

Cici hunts less but she can still bring it. She can’t run like she used to but she’s still smart as a whip!

[@mazenalchaar111]

Maaan im fucking tired but i can't resist watching this.... welcome back man❤

[@ericforrester1]

Good to be back! 👍

[@mikenixon5936]

I'm sorting thru my equipment for our Kansas bobwhite opener and watching your video this morning. Awesome

[@ericforrester1]

Ah Bobwhites…can’t wait!

[@mattcollier616]

Awesome video as always love watching the dogs work tubs is the man on retrieving but love watching the young dogs find them selves

[@ericforrester1]

Me too. Thanks!

[@kriskeene3910]

Great video! You’re getting me pumped up. My season starts in the UP in late October. 3 weeks and counting!!!! Side question. I know you breed wire hairs but is Tubby a GSP?

[@ericforrester1]

He is a slick coat wirehair. Good luck up north!

[@kriskeene3910]

He's beautiful and a top notch hunting dog. Great work on your videos sir, I look forward to every video.

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks you!

[@glentingley6974]

I would love to see a video of your truck set up especially if you set up a camp when out and about.

[@ericforrester1]

I have several videos on my truck set up, gear, trip planning, etc on my Patreon page if you are interested. www.patreon.com/ericforrester

[@patrickmichaud6065]

Awesome dog work and shooting. I’ve been looking forward to the start of your adventures this year. Best content out there. Thanks

[@ericforrester1]

Much appreciated, thanks! 👊

[@michaelhennegan9637]

Very nice video! Happy to see you having fun.

[@kevinmartin2096]

I think you made some awesome KZbin videos but I really don’t see what the purpose was of filming those carcasses where they were at. Anti-hunters take that kind of footage and turn around and use it against us so giving them ammunition to use against us doesn’t seem super responsible respectfully

[@mikebell108]

Was hoping you would post your hunts. You and your dogs are just the best to watch, Tubs is got to be the best retriever I have ever watched. Terrain looks really green for September and the bird numbers are really up in Montana and in North Dakota where we go. Keep the videos coming, Thanks again Eric.

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks! 👊

[@robjmiller84]

I'm in MT right now for the first time, 2nd year upland hunting with my small munsterlander. Any tips on areas you like to hunt?

[@ericforrester1]

The Montana website has some great maps to help you get in the better areas.

[@fidiusjwhoopie]

another great one Eric, keep em comin

[@WilMcQueary]

dang glad seasons are here. looking foward to your upcoming videos. tubs is awesome, altho you already know that but he sure is fun to watch.

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks. Don’t tell him that, I don’t want him to start acting like a diva! 😁

[@ericirwin6553]

Dogs are looking great Eric. Ghost point dogs got it going on. Love watching every point. Sometimes i catch myself reaching for the safety watching your vids.

[@ericforrester1]

😆 love it! 👊

[@CazandoconRafa7501]

Toby, amazing as always, I hope this year is a good year for everyone, a very good start 💪💪💪!

[@ericforrester1]

Thank you!

[@garya9875]

Great video Eric always look forward to them. Tubs is one heck of a retriever. Looking forward to your next one.

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks!

[@Pointers_upland_life]

Goodness!!! This gave me goosebumps. Already missing it.

[@ericforrester1]

😁👍

[@ilovek20a2swatt]

Was waiting for this!

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

Finally! So glad you finally got a video posted. Love the videos - great dog work, beautiful scenery, and good shooting. I am headed from AL to MT in 6 days. Not that I am counting down or anything. Thanks for sharing your travels and great to see the bird #'s!

[@ericforrester1]

Have fun! 👍

[@nolankeith4435]

Seasons finished here in New Zealand so been waiting for one of your videos to pop up. Awesome

[@ericforrester1]

Very cool, thanks!

[@Imragnar1]

Wait for your videos like i wait for a new pheasant season, just pacing

[@eduffy4937]

What shells do you like to run on these hunts?

[@ericforrester1]

Nothing special. Just target loads.

[@JeramyMinor]

Glad to see you back this season. Just got done bingeing the last several season(for the umpteenth time)

[@ericforrester1]

Awesome, thanks for watching! 👊

[@callmecamo2]

YEAH BUDDY! Been waiting on this!!!

[@ericforrester1]

😁👊

[@scottschaeffer8920]

Whatever your job is or was, I want it.

[@ericforrester1]

😆👊

[@gbo5375]

I'm sitting here in bird camp, on the prarie in manitoba watching this. Awsome!

[@theuplandsasquatch]

I wish my boy would retrieve like that. Nice work!

[@kevinkirk6168]

Love your videos with your great dogs! Approx where in Montana were you hunting?

[@RichardBlazek-q8r]

I give you props for driving American. For nostalgia purposes I’d love to see you shooting a double gun, preferably a side by side. Good hunting my friend.

[@ericforrester1]

For me, the gun is just a tool for putting birds on the ground for my dogs. That said, I’d still like to have a 28 ga O/U someday. Maybe I’ll get a gun sponsor 😁

[@zulkufsalgn3441]

Bravooo cok güzel av olmuş tebrikler kazasız belasız bir sezon olsun inşallah bursadan selam ve sevgiler

[@ericforrester1]

Teşekkürler!

[@danieldownes3319]

From someone that has never hunted Montana, how do you pick the property to hunt? Can you share what part of the state? Thank you.

[@ericforrester1]

I never discuss areas I hunt to avoid hot spotting because it can happen. First learn the necessary habitat, e-scout, live scout, then release the hounds! 🐕👍

[@Beejmiles]

As a Montana resident, thank you for this! @@ericforrester1

[@ericforrester1]

😁👍

[@BlueBloodCstm]

@@BeejmilesI also thank you for this.

[@gjordininscore3968]

This has fast becoming my favorite channel I love seeing someone love there dogs that much

[@PatrickMcCormack-t8r]

Eric do you believe all dogs have the same caliber of nose?I have seen in my experince they all have the same scenting ability.The dogs with the brains learn how to use their noses more efficently.I really enjoy your videos.

[@ericforrester1]

Yes I agree. Most dogs have a similar ability to smell. It’s how they use, interpret, and react to that scent that separates them. Kudos to you for recognizing it. 👍

[@benjamindavies3163]

Was waiting for 2023! Great to have this content back.

[@richc4231]

As I’ve commented before the reason, I enjoy your videos is you show the birds up close and personal with the dogs doing great work. Thanks for sharing Eric.

[@ericforrester1]

Thank you! 👊

[@torbenheeris8344]

Love the too small food sequence at the end 😋🦧🐶🐶&🐶

[@ericforrester1]

More to come…👍

[@ctw4973]

Funny coincidence, I had your video show up on my KZbin feed and then after watching it I flip over to Facebook and the second post I see is a NSTRA high point standing update with you and your dogs in the standings. Great footage by the way!

[@ericforrester1]

😁Thanks!

[@marvinlacsina2662]

What a Stellar way to kick-off the season Eric! As always, really enjoyed watching this one👍🏻! And oh, that long retrieve by Tubs, that was excellent! Good Job Tubs!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ericforrester1]

Thank you! 👊

[@keithdaniels4259]

First huns both on the second shot? By far the best videos out there!

[@markgeorge6938]

amazing video but would love to see the shotkam

[@ericforrester1]

Sorry man…I have a GoPro, phone, and now a drone. I can’t deal with any more gadgets!

[@markgeorge6938]

@@ericforrester1 That's ok I still love the videos

[@ronblackburn3683]

As always, classy bird finding work! Looks like plenty of young birds this year.

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks Ron! 👊 Yep, it’s another good year.

[@Dslats]

GREAT HUNT ERIC! IM FROM INDIANA TOO. 👍

[@dougbutz429]

Same here Dslats. That makes 3 of us !

[@Dslats]

@@dougbutz429 hi Doug, I would like to do some hunting with him. I'm Near New Carlisle Indiana.

[@sulaimanalhafez6192]

It’s always good to see your videos Good shot beautiful dogs “ that retrieve wow “ what can i say simply amazing keep it up

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks!

[@corvoattano8113]

What a great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@justokay844]

what kind of dogs would you recommend for someone who wants to get back into bird hunting with an older hunter our last dog was an English pointer

[@ericforrester1]

I breed wirehairs and they can do it all…but I would start with what you would like to hunt and start narrowing it down from there. Some breeds are more specialized than others. If you want to know more about our dogs ➡️ ghostpointwirehairs.com

[@Dagothurk]

Glad to see you and the dogs back up on the birds! Tub's again is showing the other dogs up in good fashion! Have a great season, cant wait to see more vids!

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks!

[@talal_almutairi]

Great job just walking around this land brings you happiness👍👍

[@ericforrester1]

Very true!

[@israrhaq73]

Happy to see you too, great hunt awesome

[@ericforrester1]

Thank you!

[@rmatteson3142]

What size shot do you use? I'm goint to MT in Septber for the opener!I have a place in Lambert to stay.

[@ericforrester1]

7.5

[@shawnkearney5606]

That Tubby retrieve at 8:13 was fire! 👏🙌

[@ventureoutdoorswithkirk]

Good for you. Another great start to the season in MT, dogs look awesome!!

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks! 👊

[@boone6751]

Man you are living!

[@ericforrester1]

I have no complaints! 😁

[@kchunsicker3991]

What a retrieve at 8:20 in! Holy cow!

[@dwightjames7900]

love the videos, do you hunt public or private land?

[@ericforrester1]

All publicly accessible.

[@Talons_N_Tails]

What an excellent video!

[@michaelr3648]

Love your videos.

[@ericforrester1]

Thank you!

[@davidrobinson9535]

What brand of kennels do use in back of your truck ?

[@ericforrester1]

I made them.

[@tylerkump3115]

Awesome videos! Keep it up 👍🏻

[@UplanderLifestyle]

Nice shootin’ Eric, best of luck and safe travels rest of season 👍🏻

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks man, you too! Great job on your prairie series! 👊

[@brianaimar3124]

excellent vid as always but to kill a bird with a semiautomatic is a disgrace get a side by side or over under my friend

[@manjunathaga584]

Very good shooting 🙏👏

[@toddvanvooren8028]

Awesome video!!!! All public land?

[@ericforrester1]

Yep 👍

[@pkalimat]

Beautiful as always. Great to have you back.

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks, good to be back!

[@JoshOwings-ih2ob]

Your dog's are awesome

[@abduulkadirpolat1449]

Vaaaaaaaav tank you Eric

[@ericforrester1]

👍😁👊

[@salihpolat5675]

Çilleri bükmüş Eric

[@wyattbeckler478]

Awesome video. Is there a video out there where you go through your truck setup and kennel in detail?

[@ericforrester1]

Yes there is. On my Patreon page. www.patreon.com/ericforrester

[@wyattbeckler478]

Yep Found it thanks. Going to be taking 6 dogs on a trip coming up. I like way you split the kennel into 3 sections. @@ericforrester1

[@jeffbitton1836]

Fantastic stuff, as always!

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks!

[@ZARA-ROY]

What about snakes there? Do you meet them often?

[@ericforrester1]

They are definitely around.

[@manjunathaga584]

Dogs super cath me 👌👌👌

[@zyljenkarafili3802]

Very good shooting

[@guvenilguz5500]

nice shoots,nice dogs..good luck bro...

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks 👊

[@doubletap777]

You wound a lot of birds.

[@JoshOwings-ih2ob]

That's awesome

[@dwightjames7900]

Are you hunting public land?

[@ericforrester1]

Yes

[@Chhachh]

Wow what an awesome opening hunt Great work done by tubs and young dogs Hows seesee doing ? Hope she is fine

[@ericforrester1]

She is getting older but she can still get it done. You’ll see her in a future episode. 👍

[@Chhachh]

@@ericforrester1 Good luck 👍

[@Chhachh]

@@ericforrester1 Is she older than tubby ?

[@ericforrester1]

Yes. She is 11. Tubbs is 6.

[@manjunathaga584]

One dogs slowly

[@michelburgess4246]

You went through Nodak to hunt Sharptail? Looks like you do well in MT but Nodak is the king for Sharpies.

[@ericforrester1]

I’ve been there also

[@urban.homestead]

That Tubbs is one fine dog...

[@ericforrester1]

Thank you.

[@brainleavy6934]

Thanks from sharing Eric great dog work and some Great retries from tubs a dog like that is just amazing to have out with you thanks

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks! 👍

[@jamesonfay8251]

Tubby is a retrieving machine.

[@mikebell108]

Tubinator, I like that.

[@monhomsmonhoms1549]

جميل انت محترف

[@brianaimar3124]

outstanding dogs

[@azquailadventures]

Beauty as always sir!!

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks bro! When will we get to see the next AZQA video?!? 😉

[@azquailadventures]

@@ericforrester1 Ah Man...I hope soon. Had some technical difficulties up in MT so trying to see if I can piece something together worth watching :) ID should be good though. So much in such a short time. Was Great to see you again up there man!

[@ericforrester1]

I’ve been there 🤬…until next time! 🍻