HUNTING FIELD DESCRIPTIONS

Field Report – Our crews have been busy preparing our fields for the 2010/2011 season. Along with the usually sorghum, corn has been planted in Iowa and Remington fields. See you on October 1st!

IOWA FIELD
Cover – Sorghum, corn and switch grass.
Location – First field on your right as you come up the driveway.
Parking – Designated parking area on the south side of the field, next to driveway.
Details – Easy to walk. Wooded area on East side offers a challenge and has low laying wet areas.
Hunting Strategies – Rows are cut running east & west. A lot of hunters start in the south switch grass and work their way north. After covering the north half of the field, most hunters will make a pass through the wooded area located at the far east side of the field. Make sure you cover the woods because there are always a few extra birds hanging out in there. However, be careful and watch out for the water. After you cover the woods, finish up by covering the switch grass at the south end of the field. If you have time, cover the field twice. You never know if a bird flew in from another field.
Safety – Since you are close to the driveway in this field, always pay attention to cars coming up the road. Let the cars pass before you finish your push towards the road. This field also butts up to the BROWNING FIELD. Pay close attention to other hunters in this field and respect the boundary markers.

WINCHESTER FIELD
Cover – Switch grass.
Location – First field on your left as you come up the driveway.
Parking – Designated parking area is located at the north end of the field. We encourage you to walk to the field from the main parking lot.
Details – Two fields in one (birds released in grass area). Great cover throughout. West side is a challenge but almost always holds extra birds.
Hunting Strategies – Rows are cut running east and west. The easterly part of the field is all switch grass. Most hunters start at the south end of the field and work their way north. Cover all the switch grass first. After you have done this, work your way west and you will heads towards heavily covered wooded areas. Be sure to make your way to this natural cover area with more switch grass.
Safety – This field is covered on the north side by the TRAINING FIELD and the northwest side by the RUGER FIELD. Pay close attention to other hunters in these fields and respect the boundary markers.

BROWNING FIELD
Cover – Switch grass and sorghum.
Location – East of the clubhouse.
Parking – Park in the main parking lot and it is an easy walk to the field.
Details – Easy to walk but hillier than Iowa. Wooded area on North East side offers a challenge but almost always holds extra birds.
Hunting Strategies – Start at the sorghum that is on the Northwest corner of the field. The rows are cut running north and south and you will start walking east. Once you get to the last two rows of switch grass, skip the next to last row and go all the way to the last row. By doing this, you will keep the birds from running out of the field on you. The switch grass north of the clubhouse to the pond is also a part of the Browning field, along with the wooded area in the Northeast corner of the field.
Safety – Always pay attention to cars and people in the parking lot. Do not shoot towards the clubhouse or parking lot. The Browning field butts up to the Iowa field on the south and the Remington field on the north. Pay attention for other hunters in their respective fields.

RUGER FIELD
Cover – Sorghum and switch grass.
Location – This field is located to the west of the clubhouse and 5-stand. It is bordered by the Beretta, Winchester, Remington, North and South Dakota fields.
Parking – Main parking lot or drive down the access road that is located immediately to the west of the clubhouse. “Ruger Road” is located immediately to the south of the bridge.
Details – Our biggest field. Ruger is great for the hunter who is up for a challenge. Be prepared for low laying areas that could be wet.
Hunting Strategies – Start with the sorghum on the north end of the field, then head south over the ditch. Work the switch grass north and south between the ditches, then continue south all the way to the Winchester field boundary fence. Make sure you hunt the ditch banks surrounding the field on three sides. These are great areas for that wily rooster to hang out.
Safety – Because this field is surrounded by so many other fields, always watch for other hunters. Be careful as you work through the field; be wary for the drainage ditches.

BERETTA FIELD
Cover – Mostly sorghum with switch grass.
Location – This field is located north and slightly west of the clubhouse. It is due north of the Ruger field and west of the Kansas field.
Parking – There is a parking area located at the field entrance. You will use the access road directly to the west of the clubhouse and follow it down past the bridge. After you cross the bridge you will see the “Beretta Parking” sign.
Details – Great for pointing dogs. Strips of sorghum are narrower than in other fields.
Hunting Strategies – This field has long, beautiful strips of sorghum (w/ some switch grass mixed in) that are cut running North and South. You will start at the east end of the field and work your way west. Once you get to the last two rows, skip the next to last row and go all the way to the last row. By doing this, you will keep the birds from running out of the field on you. This field also has a heavily wooded area on the west, north and east sides of it that usually offer a few extra shots.
Safety – With Ruger field and Kansas fields located to the south and east of this field, always watch for other hunters.

KANSAS FIELD
Cover – Sorghum, switch grass and natural cover.
Location – The Kansas field is the next to last field all the way to the North. If you look out the back of the clubhouse, this field is the one you see on the rolling hillside.
Parking – Parking is located next to the field and you have to leave the property and drive around to get to this field. Drive out the main entrance and take a left onto French Rd. At the stop sign, take a left onto Hwy A and go 1.4 miles to Navan Rd. Turn left onto Navan Rd and go 1.7 miles to Krakow Ln (watch for Milford Hills sign on left).
Details – Small incline crests in center.
Hunting Strategies – This field has a lot of sorghum with some switch grass and a wooded area located on the east side of the field. The strips are cut running north and south. Start at the west side of the field (closest to dirt road) and work your way east. Be sure to hit the lower half of the field located all the way to the south closest to the ditch. The wooded area is also a safe haven for those smart roosters.
Safety – Watch for hunters in the Nebraska, Kansas and Remington fields. Also watch out for individuals in the parking areas as well as the big red barn and house located near the parking area.

NEBRASKA FIELD
Cover – Mostly switch grass.
Location – The Nebraska field is our furthest north field on our property. It is bordered by Navan Rd on one side and the Kansas field on the other.
Parking - Parking is located next to the field and you have to leave the property and drive around to get to this field. Drive out the main entrance and take a left onto French Rd. At the stop sign, take a left onto Hwy A and go 1.4 miles to Navan Rd. Then a left onto Navan Rd and go 1.7 miles to Krakow Ln (watch for Milford Hills sign on left).
Details – Short cover. Flat and easy walking.
Hunting Strategies – Strips are cut running east and west and you can start either the north or south side of the field. If you start at the south side and work your way north pay attention for running roosters. They will run all the way to the fence by Navan Rd and flush where you can’t shoot them. If you start on the south end, skip the last two rows and go to the end to cut them off. This should stop them from running out on you.
Safety – Watch for hunters in the Kansas field as well as the parking area. Please do not shoot towards the barn or the house. Also, watch out for cars traveling down Navan Rd and also no shooting from Krakow Ln or to the west of Krakow Ln.

REMINGTON FIELD
Cover – Sorghum, corn and Switch Grass.
Location – Located to the north of the clubhouse on the north side of the fishing pond. This field is bordered by the access road to the west, the ditch to the north, the property/fence line to east and the Browning field to the south.
Parking – You can park in the parking lot and make the easy walk down the hill or drive down the access road directly to the west of the clubhouse and park next to the field.
Details – Field works best with smaller groups.
Hunting Strategies – Start w/ the small patch of sorghum and corn located next to the access road and work through the small clump of trees. Next, go to the northern end of the field and work the corn running east and west. After you cover the corn, work the switch grass running east and west. Be sure to cover the area behind the little duck pond that is full of red willows. This is a great extra bird spot. It is located southeast corner of the field.
Safety – This field is bordered on the north side by KANSAS and the south side by the BROWNING FIELD. Pay close attention to other hunters in these fields and respect the boundary markers.

SOUTH DAKOTA FIELD
Cover – Sorghum and switch grass.
Location – The South Dakota field is one of our farthest west fields. You will have to leave the property to access this field. This field is bordered by the North Dakota field to the north, the Winchester and Ruger fields to the east and neighboring properties to the west and south.
Parking - Parking is located next to the field and you have to leave the property and drive around to get to this field. Drive out the main entrance and take a left onto French Rd. At the stop sign, take a left onto Hwy A and go 1.4 miles to Navan Rd. Then a left onto Navan Rd and go 2.4 miles to West Rd. Take a left onto West Rd and continue .5 miles to Stovehase Ln. Take a left on Stovehase Ln. Watch for sign.
Details – High ground on North end. Best rated field for its diversity and condition.
Hunting Strategies – Once you are driving down Stovehase Ln you will enter through a gate. The North Dakota field will be on your left and the South Dakota field will be on your right. Proceed on up to the farm house to park. Once you come in the gate you will notice the sorghum planted on the right and a little further up on the left. Don’t forget about these areas as you will want to hunt them later. Start with the sorghum located to the south and the east of the parking area/barn. Once you’ve covered all the sorghum, then start working the switch grass located on the north part of the field. If you still have time, there is also a wooded area located on the southern part of this field. It is a big wooded area, but there will be extra birds in there.
Safety – It is hard to see people in the North Dakota field while hunting the switch grass. Always know what is beyond your target. Also watch for hunters in the Ruger and Winchester fields as you’re working the eastern part of the field.

NORTH DAKOTA FIELD
Cover – Mostly switch grass with some sorghum.
Location - The North Dakota field is one of our farthest west fields. You will have to leave the property to access this field. This field is bordered by the South Dakota field to the south, the Ruger field to the east and neighboring properties to the west and north.
Parking - Parking is located next to the field and you have to leave the property and drive around to get to this field. Drive out the main entrance and take a left onto French Rd. At the stop sign, take a left onto Hwy A and go 1.4 miles to Navan Rd. Then a left onto Navan Rd and go 2.4 miles to West Rd. Take a left onto West Rd and continue .5 miles to Stovehase Ln. Take a left on Stovehase Ln. Watch for sign.
Details – Great field with areas that can be tougher to walk.
Hunting Strategies - Once you are driving down Stovehase Ln you will enter through a gate. The North Dakota field will be on your left and the South Dakota field will be on your right. This is where you will park and start your hunt. You can either climb the hill form the beginning and work your way north or start at the bottom and work your way south. The strips are cut running east and west. Once you have covered the switch grass, be sure to work the wooded area in the northwest corner of the field.
Safety - It is hard to see people in the South Dakota field while hunting the switch grass. Always know what is beyond your target. Also watch for hunters in the Ruger field as you’re working the eastern part of the field.

TRAINING FIELD
Cover – Switch grass and sorghum.
Location – This field is located to the south of the main parking area.
Parking - Park in the parking lot and walk to the field.
Details – Small field designed for training.
Hunting Strategies – This field is designed for the hunter to train their dog. It is fenced in on three sides and the north opens to a grass flat and then the parking lot. This design will help keep the birds in the field so your dog can get the work it needs. Birds can be placed in the field by Milford Hills or yourself. There is one strip of sorghum and three strips of switch grass.
Safety – Pay attention to cars coming up the driveway and do not shoot towards the clubhouse or parking lot. This field is also bordered to the south by the Winchester field so pay close attention to the hunters in this field.