@Bander124 I hear ya. I grew up hunting coons with dogs, so I'm very familiar with all of the above. If I have a game dog hound or good sized terrier mix then I let them do what they want. Dogs here mostly roam so if they have gall, they will fight anything out here. I'd encourage you to buy a thermal scanner. Just don't be too disappointed if they don't typically come while you're out waiting for them.
Out waiting consists of glassing out my open window. The coup is about 40 yds out and the brush line is 60yds. I mostly listen to the goats (yard dogs) snort or stomp. It doesn’t scare anything away but lets the world know they’re not happy. Next weekend I’ll do what I youst to do and tie a chicken leg to a bell. Land fishing. Oh my plan is a scanner once I recoup from the vacation. It would sure help in finding the ducks when they decide they’re not going to go to bed.
@Bander124 That doesn't sound too bad. I've brought a scanner out to find a wayward pullet in training, so I get it. I like the bell idea. Have you thought of trying a Harbor Freight ding-donger? I haven't tried it yet but have read about other members that have.
