Sandhill Cranes

[4Falls]

For some reason i cant explain Im thinking about applying for a Sandhill permit. Has anyone here ever hunted these birds? Can you offer any insight/information? Thanks.

[5yearcoueshunter]

Hey Jeff,

Yeah I've hunted sandhill cranes here in the Rio Grande valley several times. It's a very fun hunt. I usually just find a big group that's roosted on the river at night and then postition myself for some pass shooting in the morning. It's a lot of fun. They are pretty good eating as well. I take the time to pluck them and then smoke them. Where are you thinking about applying?

 

Travis

[4Falls]

AZ has a hunt here in the Willcox area. Bit of a haul from my place but thought it'd be an interesting hunt I just dont know anything about them or how they are hunted? Kinda sounds more like turkey hunting then waterfowl hunting...

[Chef]

I've hunted sandhills several times in the AZ hunt.

Send me a PM with your e-mail addy and I'll give you some pointers.

[Chukar Plucker]

Found out this week that I drew my Sandhill Tags. These guys are a blast to hunt and just awesome to watch.

[yotebuster]

we shoot the heck out of 'em back home in ND, awesome eating, cook rare on the grill, like a deer loin. Pass shooting is the best way, although we decoy em back home too. Find where they are feeding, (in a agricultural field usually) and where they roost on the river, and just get in between the two, that simple. THey are actually easy to bring down, as they have a lot of neck and wing to break. a 12 guage with 2's or BB's will be perfect. Good luck!