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I’m trying to gather as much info on setters this year before I make a decision. Looking for a line or kennel that raises dogs for big country, have endurance, will live and hunt in a warmer environment for the most part. Any input is welcome, from what I’ve been around setters I like there...

Hunted a private ranch in New Mexico yesterday and it was fantastic! No big write up here it was great habitat and loaded with quail. I’m not making any predictions for the rest of the state yet but what a start!

Had a great trip to South Dakota again, good people friends and birds.. my thoughts. We target chickens and sharpies primarily and numbers were very solid. Managed a grouse limit 2 of the 4 days, found some 60-80 count chicken flushes but made hay on the stragglers. Hunted a place one day...

Need some tips from guys with flushing dogs. I’ve only had pointing dogs so I’m reaching out for some drills and tips for a field bred golden. Got a friend with a new pup, currently 4 months old who reached out for help on gun conditioning. I’m more than happy to help so we have had 3...

Trip one is in the books, finished a 4 day dusky hunt and managed to catch a few Rio grande cutthroat for a full blast and cast. Nothing beats high alpine camping (11000 ft) with days in the 50’s and nights in the 20’s. We found birds every day but never found the mother load, I managed 2...

Where is every going to be for September bird seasons? Southern Colorado dusky grouse for me in 14 days, can’t wait!

I’m helping my friend who is a life long lab guy search for a gsp breeder. I can vouch that he is a proven hunting dog owner who wants to add a pointing dog to the house. Not sure how far he would travel but let say Texas/nm/kansas/oklahoma/nebraska/ Colorado. Thanks!

Had this spot pop up on my dog a few days ago, it’s raised, irritated and looks like a carpet burn. He doesn’t seem to be in pain, and it’s not as bad as the picture looks, that was right after the clippers. I’ve seen hot spots before but the shape is bizarre. We have been hitting it hard 2-3...

My dad, brother, two friends and I just finished an outstanding sd trip. Seeing a new part of the world with my 70 year old dad that is full of birds was an amazing experience. I’ll start by saying this, we never made a walk in 4 days without a shooting opportunity. Corn and sunflowers in our...

First walk of the year and got to see this, never gets old!

We have a home base of highmore sd for our hunt in a few weeks, looking for a few good vet recommendations just in case…. Thanks in advance!

Anyone ever invested in a quaility outdoor camera? If so what kind or suggestions, a google search will show real quick that they can be more expensive than some shotguns. See a lot of scenic place while in the field or on the way and have a itch to capture on film if possible.

I read your post about the wild winter this year with snow and frigid temps, what’s your opinion on the effects of a harsh winter on prairie chickens and grouse compared to pheasants?

Did a remodel on our house last year where my wife made most the decisions, as she deserves. But man I got to run this corner of the living room, found and had a 1898 majestic cook stove fully refurbished, installed the chimney this weekend and burned my first fire last night. Awesome piece of...

I can remember with gps accuracy where I shot my first upland bird. I’m sure most of you can too, I think about that day often. Where was yours? 1989 Texas panhandle on my grandpa’s farm. Missed a bunch that year until I finally knocked one down in his favorite tail water pit. I made him...

Well someone has to start it, I’ve had five days in the field, three states and two trips to the vet… thanks barb wire! I’m not ready to make a prediction for the year but it appears better than what I was expecting. Sand burrs are in places I’ve never had to boot a dog, timing of rain I...

Feels great to complete a dog through the gun breaking process, I’m sure many are in the process as we speak. 26 days and until first day in the field! It’s go time

I’m currently filling a bucket list summer fly fishing trip in northern Maine, made me ponder my next upland adventure. Where’s your x on the map?

I’ve been using this app for two years and for people who travel long distances like I do may be interested. Farm logs keeps a running tally of rain and snow through the course of the year on gps points of your choosing. Each location breaks it down to the day of occurrence, tracks yearly...