Recent content by BlackLabsRule

I don’t think one Once the genes are there, the bird contacts make the dog. Yes standing corn is tough. It is hard to exactly pinpoint where they go down as it all looks the same. Once in there they move easily and with not much cover they have no reason to stop. Having a good nose is important...

Back in the mid 80’s I hunted in Iowa quite a bit. Could leave my house at 530 and be at some private I had permission at by 8 am. Usually would make one day trips. On one occasion shot a double five minutes in and a single ten steps after putting the birds in the vest. Three years ago shot...

And there it is. I have owned labs for a long time and have had some good ones that were great trackers and finders of dead birds. Retrievers obviously have a leg up, but that does not mean most dogs cannot be taught to do it. It is all in the effort you want to put into it. I have hunted with...

It is funny watching them try to balance on a wire. They look pretty uncomfortable up there