Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 9 minutes ago
With the fall hunting season in full swing, the boys and I head to South Dakota for the 2025 Pheasant Hunting opener. But just because I like to do things a little different, I'll be hunting with my smoothbore Flintlock Fowler. Hitting a pheasant in flight is tough enough with a modern shotgun, but hitting one while flintlock hunting takes it to another level. The flintlock's ignition is a bit slow which makes wing shooting tough. Follow through becomes even more critical. But despite the primitive weapons, we manage to bring home quite a few roosters. In addition to the muzzleloader hunting, Coye is hunting with an antique LC Smith double barrel shotgun that belonged to his great Grandfather! This was a fun hunting trip and a upland bird hunting video as well!
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With the fall hunting season in full swing, the boys and I head to South Dakota for the 2025 Pheasant Hunting opener. But just because I like to do things a little different, I'll be hunting with my smoothbore Flintlock Fowler. Hitting a pheasant in flight is tough enough with a modern shotgun, but hitting one while flintlock hunting takes it to another level. The flintlock's ignition is a bit slow which makes wing shooting tough. Follow through becomes even more critical. But despite the primitive weapons, we manage to bring home quite a few roosters. In addition to the muzzleloader hunting, Coye is hunting with an antique LC Smith double barrel shotgun that belonged to his great Grandfather! This was a fun hunting trip and a upland bird hunting video as well!
The folks below are a HUGE part of what makes these videos possible! Please show'em some love! If you use the links below they'll know where ya came from!
Montana Knife Co. - alnk.to/hDswDFv
Kifaru Backpacks & Gear - alnk.to/881gcQI
I've got my archery supplies from these guys for decades! - 3riversarchery.com
I've carried these Vortex binos everywhere! - alnk.to/e79Q0z6
Been wearing FirstLite since 2009! - firstlite.pxf.io/gOQQdg
Camera Gear - amzn.to/47HZFrz
Other random gear I frequently use - amzn.to/3u6H0If
Surviving Alone by Clay Hayes - amzn.to/3Qqou3l
You can also connect with me on my other media outlets!
Website: twistedstave.com
Facebook: facebook.com/clayhayeshunter
Instagram: instagram.com/clayhayeshunter
Patreon: patreon.com/clayhayes
