If you have local contacts/ access that has land and he has other local contacts that can put you on birds I would personally jump at the opportunity - pm me if you need help scouting the ground ha!- I’m only 400 miles away and could have birds located by the time you get there!!
With the last two pups I have done fence training
During training I walk them up to the fence then have them sit while I toss a bumper a short distance and then give the fetch command - they are only a couple of feet from the fence and can easily see the fence - they pick their way thru the...
From what I have heard there are big changes in hunting pressure and rumors of placing limits on hunters
Might want to check out the blogs on refuge forums
I’m a Browning fan -2 White lightnings 28 & 26 in tubes and a Gran Lightning 28 inch all in 16 gauge + a Sweet 16
SKB 505 12 gauge has been a great gun for 30+ years
Henry Golden Boy or Big Boy adds a little bling
Or for something different a Mares Leg rifle - from various Mfg can be bought for $400- $1000
Maybe a gun safe?
Arica safari can be bought @ discounted prices
Auction a vasectomy- donated by a local doctor- lady only bidding
Don’t think my kid is coming back to bird hunting
He owns dogs but they are French bulldogs … his ball and chain made him sell the guns I had given him back to me when they stated having kids… no chance the kids will hunt either
Couple of observations- genetics of the pup - $700 pup from a backyard breeding you probably get what you pay for - an adequate dog but not a great one and probably no health guarantee
Had a buddy that went the $500 pup from a backyard & no health guarantee. Ended up with $3000 vet bill to...