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This is just to get by long enough to get the pup back to the truck where the real gear is. I am looking this season at possible additions to this kit, but don't know what I'd add due to weight.

Don't forget to add some sort of ear and eye wash. Having a new bottle of TrizULTRA+Keto is also a high priority item for my kit. My vet comes from a line of bird hunters and provides me with all sorts of pain meds, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, etc. for my med kits. She also gives me fresh...

Matt, what dog images do you have to use or can you use a picture to create the image on the leather piece? These look incredible!

I am running the older Filson Pro Guide vest and have not run into another type I'd drop a few $$$ to switch. It has a good carrying capacity, but the pockets are not a perfect design as they collect weeds and junk. It is a bit heavier being made of their waxed fabric. It holds a good number of...

I'll just say "amen" to having a Garmin Instinct and the Pro 550+ collar.

Welcome from NW Arkansas.

I've not had a Lab get hard-mouthed from a wounded bird. They seem to 'know' when to squeeze a bit to control the bird, but never have gone nuts and torn one apart, etc.

There are two things I swear by for ears: TrizUltra+Keto Flush and Zyomax Ear Solution. TrizUltra is also a must have for the first aid bag for wound cleaning, etc. My med bag always has a full bottle ready for use.

It has been an effort to work with the dog before it gets too frickin' hot!

I would also take a look at the General Grabber A/TX. I had them on my F150 and really liked them.

Failures to feed and eject. The dog arm spring keeps popping off. Hatfield out of business and can’t get new owners to communicate regarding warranty work. All comms with them were initiated three months before expiration of warranty. I’ll play with it when I have time to mess with it. It can’t...

I’ve got just over 15k miles and it has run really well. I hope it is just an oil change and I get to move on.

What worked well: -Crispi boots -22yr old Filson Uplander boots -Garmin Pro 550+ collar -Filson vest -Costa sunglasses -H&H paper shotshells (12b 1oz #6) -RST paper shotshells (16b 1oz #6) -2023 GMC Sierra Truck (I have the 6.2L and it is now under recall) -145 year old London made SxS 12ga...

Anytime out in the Anytime you are in the field is still better than sitting on the couch!

Thanks for the feedback.

Anyone have experience with any of the hunting preserves near GR? I want to take my aging dad and it would be helpful to know who if one is better than the other. I’ll be driving up from AR with the dog. We won’t need a guide or their dog. Thanks in advance

I’m happy to chat with you and share what I can. Feel free to send me a message behind the scenes and we can take this conversation off-line.

My Lab is from a breeder in Marshalltown! It is a cool area, but I think you are better off with going more NW like you have talked about. it was about an 8hr drive for me to go get the pup. I too have been thinking about making a hunting trip up that way. I usually hunt NW Kansas and South Dakota.

That makes sense...

Where in Canada are you coming from? Is South Dakota closer?