Stickbow, What type of cover do you normally like to hunt..Cattails, grass, crops, etc..? What kind of cover is most suitable for your dog? My hunting partner Jack is a GSP and I love getting out in the fields keeping the wind in his nose and watching him work. I don't hunt the ditches but a couple of guys in my party do when the dogs need a small break on days 3, 4 and 5. If hunting public, grab an Atlas and hop on google earth to do some preliminary scouting, before heading out, it is a good way to create a game plan and narrow down a handful of spots to hit.