It's great you are hunting at 78!I've had Brittants for nearly 30 years. If it's not too warm and the dog is in "hunting condition" they should be able to go most of the day. I've had dogs that could hunt all day but my current Brit has one speed (pedal to the metal) and is pretty much done in 2-3 hours. But that's okay with me since at 78 I'm also done in a couple of hours myself.
I am guessing, for many of us, part of hunting is a race/pushing back against mother nature and father time.I think my dad stopped at 72.He was a good hunter in his 30s and 40s.Could not hit anything after that.
If I kicked off while hunting,I could think of lots worse ways to go.I am guessing, for many of us, part of hunting is a race/pushing back against mother nature and father time.
Expectations have surely changed, but there still is adventure and some honey holes to be discovered. I have seen the good old days and have been able to share them with my sons. For some these will be the good old days. God bless. The dogs were the rock stars, each in their own state, as we moved to greener pastures as things did change. Persistence has paid dividends in memories.I am guessing, for many of us, part of hunting is a race/pushing back against mother nature and father time.
Yes persistence and scouting,knocking on doors.Since this covid thing,some people don't answer the door.Expectations have surely changed, but there still is adventure and some honey holes to be discovered. I have seen the good old days and have been able to share them with my sons. For some these will be the good old days. God bless. The dogs were the rock stars, each in their own state, as we moved to greener pastures as things did change. Persistence has paid dividends in memories.
At 61 I've never felt that at all. Just like to and can hunt, so I hunt as often as I can, which isn't very often.I am guessing, for many of us, part of hunting is a race/pushing back against mother nature and father time.
Murph, at 61 you are still a young pup. But every year from here on out you will feel the aging process. And when you hit 70 it's only going to speed up. Unfortunately those are just the facts of life. The body just isn't what it use to be. Complications start to appear like Diabetes, Afib, etc. But while you are still able "get R done".At 61 I've never felt that at all. Just like to and can hunt, so I hunt as often as I can, which isn't very often.
I also play golf and walk 18 holes (very hilly course.) Most of the guys my age ride carts. A couple older than me walk but not many. And I'm too short for my height!
Get busy living or get busy dying.Murph, at 61 you are still a young pup. But every year from here on out you will feel the aging process. And when you hit 70 it's only going to speed up. Unfortunately those are just the facts of life. The body just isn't what it use to be. Complications start to appear like Diabetes, Afib, etc. But while you are still able "get R done".