Birds in light grass

[Bob Peters]

Monday evening during the golden hour in Iowa, birds were coming out of the woodwork. I was on a monster piece of public land, pointed the dog into the wind and followed that happy wagging tail. The day before Skye had ran down a bird that took a long time, I didn't keep up, and sure enough it was a rooster. I promised I wouldn't fall behind again. After putting up a few hens, she got on a hot scent, and her pace and tempo increased. I ran as fast as a middle age dude can go, struggling to keep up. Finally that rooster popped up 30 yards in front of me. I got the gun up and somehow knocked him down with one shell. Those birds really move in light grass. I was glad to have held up my end of the bargain for once.

 

[gettinbirdie]

Probably an older bird too?? The older always seem to do this stunt- even in the thick stuff!

 

[dustin mudd]

Look at the tail -old bird

 

[Alaskan swamp collies]

That is why we do what we do. Nothing better than to follow a golden or another retriever trailing a bird.that’s why I hit the treadmill in the off season.

 

[carptom1]

My running days are over but man what fun it was. My last couple labs were built for speed, weaving in and out with that tail going back and forth. I trailed him a a hundred yards or more many times. Sometimes I would be so out of breath at the end getting the gun mounted it was a chore. There was no better feeling than completing the deal for him. I am enjoying watching the new pointer work, but it is definitely different. Good job.

 

[Golden Hour]

Atta girl, Skye!! Hunting pheasants in the light grass with a lab isn't for the feint of heart. But to be able to witness the entire chase is why I do it over and over again. Such a satisfying experience. Glad you got to be a part of a good one in Iowa, Bob.