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Some things to consider are how far away the marks are, how heavy the cover is and which way the wind is blowing. Also, where is the mark being thrown from and how do you get the dog’s attention to look that way? Further is harder, heavy cover is harder, being up wind of the mark is harder...

KC at just under 8 weeks. I have high hopes for my newest hunting buddy!

I think a person could probably learn to shoot any gun so long as they figure out how to hold it in order to hit what they are aiming at.

Looking forward to spring and summer fishing, fall doves then back on the roosters!

There are a couple of nice PL pups available in Concordia KS if you want to stay the course!

I’m no pro trainer but I believe that Orange bumpers are usually used on blind retrieves. Dogs have a hard time seeing orange. Black are easier for the dog to see in some conditions and likewise White are easier to see in other conditions-especially when you are working on longer distances.

Beretta does make and sell shotguns for left handed shooters.

Pointing lab? Mine points (and the guys that I hunt with who have PL’s do too (4x GMPR’s and TC dogs)) when the bird is absolutely not moving, otherwise flushing game on. My dog has no APLA certifications. My multiple hunting buddies dogs do have the certifications. They all hunt upland...

I am 61. Russell’s are very comfortable but seem heavy, especially the last few weeks.

Matt D I am right handed left eye dominant. When I found that out I started shooting left handed. Made a big improvement. Walk 213 I’d suggest slowing down with the first shot and then practice mounting the gun with a mag light in the barrel so the you know exactly where the gun is pointed...

Yeah…you need to know which eye is dominant. Could be either. I’ll make an open triangle with both hands touching at arms length and both eyes open to start. Pick something in the distance like a door knob that you can see through the triangle, with both eyes open. Close one eye at a time...

Hunt harder to me might mean going over some areas where you’ve already been. Go back to them. Maybe you walked by a bird? If you walked the edges , try the middle too, and visa versa.

I agree with Matt D. Chokes, case etc..,in addition, is the barrel length what you are looking for, is the wood better/worse than what you’d want? Is the gun cast for the hand you shoot? Gun weight OK? In my experience lighter guns with shorter barrels are used more for field work and...

Hunt tests or field trials are not the same as actual hunting, especially wild birds, IMO. Dogs can do well with one or the other or both.

HRC has an upland title / testing for flushing dogs. And if you have a lab that points there is the APLA.