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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[@shawnkearney5606]

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

[@h2oburke]

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

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks! 👊

[@HameedBee]

that TUBBY Is a retrieving machine damn that's unbelievable

[@JoshOwings-ih2ob]

That's awesome

[@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!

[@user-di2zc3zo3k]

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 😁

[@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! 👊

[@myspanielshuntingNZ]

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

[@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!

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

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

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks!

[@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! 👊

[@byzaza_hunter44]

Çok başarılı bir video olmuş avlak müthiş türkideyeden selamlar

[@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!

[@mazenalchaar111]

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

[@ericforrester1]

Good to be back! 👍

[@callmecamo2]

YEAH BUDDY! Been waiting on this!!!

[@ericforrester1]

😁👊

[@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! 👊

[@ilovek20a2swatt]

Was waiting for this!

[@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.

[@fidiusjwhoopie]

another great one Eric, keep em comin

[@kchunsicker3991]

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

[@benjamindavies3163]

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

[@talal_almutairi]

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

[@ericforrester1]

Very true!

[@corvoattano8113]

What a great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@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! 👊

[@boone6751]

Man you are living!

[@ericforrester1]

I have no complaints! 😁

[@Pointers_upland_life]

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

[@ericforrester1]

😁👍

[@israrhaq73]

Happy to see you too, great hunt awesome

[@ericforrester1]

Thank you!

[@scottschaeffer8920]

Whatever your job is or was, I want it.

[@ericforrester1]

😆👊

[@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! 👊

[@nolankeith4435]

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

[@ericforrester1]

Very cool, thanks!

[@michaelhennegan9637]

Very nice video! Happy to see you having fun.

[@torbenheeris8344]

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

[@ericforrester1]

More to come…👍

[@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! 👊

[@gjordininscore3968]

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

[@pkalimat]

Beautiful as always. Great to have you back.

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks, good to be back!

[@michaelr3648]

Love your videos.

[@ericforrester1]

Thank you!

[@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! 👊

[@garya9875]

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

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks!

[@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!

[@gbo5375]

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

[@CazandoconRafa7501]

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

[@ericforrester1]

Thank you!

[@ventureoutdoorswithkirk]

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

[@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! 👊

[@Talons_N_Tails]

What an excellent video!

[@jeffbitton1836]

Fantastic stuff, as always!

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks!

[@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!

[@abduulkadirpolat1449]

Vaaaaaaaav tank you Eric

[@ericforrester1]

👍😁👊

[@salihpolat5675]

Çilleri bükmüş Eric

[@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! 😁

[@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! 👍

[@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!

[@ronblackburn3683]

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

[@ericforrester1]

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

[@tylerkump3115]

Awesome videos! Keep it up 👍🏻

[@JoshOwings-ih2ob]

Your dog's are awesome

[@manjunathaga584]

Very good shooting 🙏👏

[@theuplandsasquatch3381]

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

[@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! 👍

[@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

[@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

[@brianaimar3124]

outstanding dogs

[@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!

[@zyljenkarafili3802]

Very good shooting

[@keithdaniels4259]

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

[@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

[@user-xe5fj2fp4m]

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. 👍

[@UplanderLifestyle]

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

[@ericforrester1]

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

[@guvenilguz5500]

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

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks 👊

[@urban.homestead]

That Tubbs is one fine dog...

[@ericforrester1]

Thank you.

[@Imragnar1]

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

[@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! 🍻

[@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.

[@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!

[@mikebell108]

Tubinator, I like that.

[@zulkufsalgn3441]

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

[@ericforrester1]

Teşekkürler!

[@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!

[@manjunathaga584]

Dogs super cath me 👌👌👌

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@jcryptogoldsilv2826]

Didnt you get three that first flush?

[@ericforrester1]

Just 2.

[@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.

[@jamesonfay8251]

Tubby is a retrieving machine.

[@toddvanvooren8028]

Awesome video!!!! All public land?

[@ericforrester1]

Yep 👍

[@eduffy4937]

What shells do you like to run on these hunts?

[@ericforrester1]

Nothing special. Just target loads.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@dwightjames7900]

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

[@ericforrester1]

All publicly accessible.

[@davidrobinson9535]

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

[@ericforrester1]

I made them.

[@manjunathaga584]

One dogs slowly

[@ZARA-ROY]

What about snakes there? Do you meet them often?

[@ericforrester1]

They are definitely around.

[@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.

[@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

[@dwightjames7900]

Are you hunting public land?

[@ericforrester1]

Yes

[@monhomsmonhoms1549]

جميل انت محترف

[@doubletap777]

You wound a lot of birds.

[@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

[@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

[@torbenheeris8344]

Finally, the wait is over br 🦧🐶🐶&🐶

[@ericforrester1]

😁👊