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No going out with a bang today. Brother-in-law, I and our 2 labs hit some properties until it got too warm out.....no flushes. Dogs never even got birdy. Dry and warm.....🥴

Headed out January 1 -5.....the labs will appreciate some snow and cold temps!!

Merry Christmas to all as well 🎅

I started my lab last year on Duralactin Canine Joint Plus Soft Chews as part of his regular diet, veterinarian recommended. He is 7, pushing 8 in July. I also give him Mendota Pet Health Aches and Discomfort tablets the day before, day of and day after significant hunting. Same thing with his...

Bob, how do you get the "song" to post the way your posts show? I seem to only be smart enough to get the "link" to post.....?

Headed out Jan 1 - 5.......extended forecast looks good, hopefully a dusting of snow in there.

I thought the same thing......but hey, why not! I have alot of public land within 20 minutes of my house. Granted, Wisconsin stocks pheasants throughout the season on the lands......but birds do make it through, survive and have been establishing themselves. One property, this summer I observed...

Beginning of the season started out great in my area......East/Central, public land. I have not been out as much as I would like this last month. South Dakota pheasants, Bay de Noc walleyes and work got in the way! There are birds still around, but they have smartened up and been spooky. Still...

Ya not sure it'd be in my kit......just heard of some guys carrying them.

Also had heard mention of some guys carrying a lithium battery operated dremel tool with a cutting wheel......

I hear ya on that too...... I've probably lost half a dozen birds over my current lab in his hunting time. Best cripple he ever ran down was in SD....true double.....he peeled off the first bird as it came down stone dead and on to the second bird that I didn't hit solid......I watch him go...

That's what always sticks in my mind too.....how fast my dog can cover ground when he needs to....once that trigger is pulled, there is no taking it back. And that is my situational awareness with a dog I spend alot of time with......some people that have hunted with me over my dog haven't...

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No go around me/my dog as well. Additionally, if you can see the dog and the bird in the same "frame" as it flushes, no go. Wait til it climbs and/or is away from the dog. My lab has grabbed slow flushing birds out of the air above his head if he is on them. He also is a speed demon, if it's a...

You can unlock that.......exposure, experience, confidence building and patience. You have a hunting dog.

I've used my pheasant in shredded pheasant tacos, quesadillas, cheesy pheasant enchilada soup, smoked pheasant dip, deep fried pheasant tenders...etc. Also have taken a chunk of pheasant, fold it over a slice of jalapeños and cream cheese....then wrap in bacon and grill. Quick little popper...

"Soft" simply means you have to adjust and change techniques. My current lab, by some peoples opinions, is a "soft" dog.....all he does is aim to please in both the field and the home. He has great drive, all business in the field, super high pain tolerance, and is stubborn as hell......but he...

My first piece of advise, with a one year old dog ending its first season.......patience. You say she shows flashes, handles well, hunts hard, pushes cover, yet may miss a bird or two. Honestly, look at what is going right when things align and focus on replicating that through trainings in the...

The look of shame on my dog's face for me taking him to a Game Farm today.......😄

I grew up learning and hunting with my father. Upland was his passion. He enjoyed chasing pheasants, woodcock, and grouse. We typically had at least 1 dog around the house, lab, springer, or brittany. He passed away too soon, age of 58 from cancer. I was 24 and just finishing college, ready to...