ND Pheasant Hunt
ND Pheasant Hunt
Haven't posted lately so I figured I would give an update. Stella is just over 7 months old now and doing great. My wife and I are really enjoying having her around. She can even hunt a little bit too. I went out to ND a couple of weeks ago with a buddy and 2 of his dogs, a shorthair who is about 18 months old and a wirehair who is 3 or so. We hunted 2 days and limited out both days, most birds were shot over points. We had some great dog work and I was able to shoot stella her first few pointed and retrieved birds. Of course I missed a couple that she pointed and held for me really well. I think it was just the pressure I put on myself but what can you do...
First two birds pointed and it was cold and windy out
Retrieve on her first pointed bird. She didn't want to come back to me right away so we are working on it.
Dogs relaxing after the days hunt
Was able to get out to ND again over thanksgiving. I could really see improvement in how stella moved, hunted, retrieved. The birds were pretty jumpy and they were running quite a bit but we did get a few that held nicely for us. I'm sure Stella appreciated the fact that I shot better too.
First two birds pointed and it was cold and windy out
Retrieve on her first pointed bird. She didn't want to come back to me right away so we are working on it.
Dogs relaxing after the days hunt
Was able to get out to ND again over thanksgiving. I could really see improvement in how stella moved, hunted, retrieved. The birds were pretty jumpy and they were running quite a bit but we did get a few that held nicely for us. I'm sure Stella appreciated the fact that I shot better too.
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A young guy!!!...with a dog!!!....and birds!!!!....and a big stupid grin from ear to ear!!!!.....definitely what the sport needs!!!!
Hope the snow doesn't pile up to deep for a while....Hi on!!!...Go get 'em!!!
Hope the snow doesn't pile up to deep for a while....Hi on!!!...Go get 'em!!!
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Great pics..makes me want to flee MA and CT immediately.
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Looks like a good trip, thanks for sharing. Is that the Filson cap you're wearing? If so, do you like it? I almost bought one for my dad, but wasn't sure it was worth the cash.
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That is a filson cap. i have the same one and it is pretty nice to wear on cold days in wisconsin.
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it is a filson hat. I really like it so far. its wool lined on the inside so it provides some warmth and you can either have it up and not covering your ears or pull it down. I've used it in the teens and high wind and it keeps my head warm
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Tell the truth - the bearded dog sound, pointed, and retrieved all the birds, right?
Nice pics - sounds like you had a good time.
Nice pics - sounds like you had a good time.
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Great job young man! Where in ND did you hunt?
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Thanks for sharin...Beautiful dog....Best of luck with her......