Recent content by MN guy

I have a 7 year old setter that still digs. Also, looking for suggestions

So sorry for your loss. Toughest part of dog ownership…

I use the phone to track, but honestly look at it very little, so this set up works for me. My other Dogtra collar I use at the same time is for correction and a beeper (pointer). I view the GPS collar as “insurance” against loosing him.

I have the Dogtra Pathfinder gps unit and like it a lot.

Greg So sorry for your loss.

I used to use one of those bike attachments to get my dog in shape. Works well, especially for younger dogs. For older dogs I found I needed to pay close attention to how they were doing, as their natural gait is not to run at one constant speed for long distances. Enjoy!

Greg We had almost identical results as you did. Coveys held good, but saw a number of singles (adults) that flushed wild.

Was on a walk with dog in northern MN last weekend and saw two. Positive outlook: saw two on a short walk. Negative outlook: just one chick in the “brood”.

SW Minnesota had extreme rains during peak of hatch.

Where is Moose River? What species of grouse in that area?

Or more to the point, how were the sharpie and pheasant hatches?

And you can certainly find all 3 species east and north of the MO.

Bob, I admire your optimism, but in this case I am skeptical. I agree the flooding is likely only a localized problem, and the grasslands are thick and full of bugs. But I am quite concerned the cool and very wet weather during the peak of the hatch will result in poor production. I am rooting...

What part of SD or MN (how much rain did that area get out of the recent storms?). Sounds encouraging!

Both are issues. This doesn’t have to be a “one over the other “.