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The cold we experienced from the end of December until mid-February in ND really sucked. My wife and I just love this time to continue to take our dogs on walks for the benefit of both of us. With our recent warmup, we made time to get out and walk which got our dogs on birds. I am sharing a...

What a phenomenal season it’s been! Not much slows me or the vizsla velociraptors down during the last two weeks of December, but they’ve finally met their match with ice-crusted snow. After a few hours of drizzle two days ago, the ground is now covered in a solid crust, and you can tell it’s...

South Dakota State University is a tough out. The NDSU Bison took two this year from SDSU. Both hard fought battles between heavyweights. Mad respect for the Jackrabbits but we were just the better team today. 9 FCS Titles since 2011....Let's go get #10.

On Halloween, I experienced something that may impact hunting access for everyone in our area. My family were preparing to hunt pheasants at a slough on my in-laws’ land in North Dakota when we saw a group of hunters from Georgia drive their truck straight into a harvested cornfield. They...

I am here at work today, but my mind is somewhere else. Two weeks ago, my family and I went through a tragedy. My granddaughter passed away after just 15 days with us. She was born early at 26 weeks because my daughter had preeclampsia. Losing her has been hard, harder than I can put into words...

I know this is a loaded question with many variables. Do any of you have a general conversion for the miles a dog travels hunting pheasants for each human mile walked?

This is a common joke with my circles. Here is a little backstory. I live in a town of 50,000 people surrounded by residential homes and commercial businesses. The exception: A coulee in the middle of it all that snakes its way through town and exits the city limits. Occasionally, we hear a...

The snow is nearly gone, the geese/ducks are plentiful and the spring walks are happening nearly daily. Tonight I drove while the dogs got exercised. Willow always wants to go longer and the fruits of her labor are included below. Ellie turned 5 in March and Willow turns 2 next week. They are...

Last weekend our hunt started it out at -8 with no wind. The temperature climbed quickly to above zero by noon. My Vizslas will most likely see an abrupt end to the season.

Today found five more roosters in the vest with two of my nephews each getting one. We quit for the day after a near disaster. I noticed orange ribbon on cattails of a slough we hunted between two tree rows and fresh vehicle tracks. I failed to put the pieces together until Ellie yelped and...

I am fortunate to be able to take my nephews hunting from time to time each fall. The youngest is 11 and on Nov 6 he shot his first rooster and followed up later in the day with #2 & #3. He proudly tucked each shell casing in his trophy pocket in his vest. I got all casings from him and took the...

My nephew was showing me how to use Tik Tok (going for cool Uncle of the year). Great for making short video clips but please, please let me keep my man card! Thought I would try it with some work Willow and Ellie did the past two days. Click Here: Willow Pouncing (Ellie had a hen pinned...

I am blessed to live where I do and spend quality time with my dogs and wife. The ND weather has been good to us this winter. Almost too good! We could have used snow and must have moisture this spring. I have been fortunate to hunt with friends who have different breeds. I love them all and...

This weekend my coworker’s son shot a rooster with tail feathers almost at the 28” mark. I have witnessed 100+ birds shot each of the the past three seasons and we have had only a handful reach that 24-25”. Are there thoughts about how long it takes a rooster to grow a tail that big?

I am guessing there are several members in this forum that have served their country or are even currently serving. Your service to our country is appreciated. The sacrifices you have made for both you and your families are no doubt great! I served the ND National Guard for 8 years myself and...

Hear are some of my family's favorite pheasant recipes: 1. Spicy Pheasant Strips: Hot pan with a little oil, dip the pheasant strips into egg wash and flour. Fry until they are golden. Remove and turn heat down. Once pan has cooled down a little, throw the strips back into the pan and add...

The first week of pheasant hunting has not disappointed. My 22 year old daughter decided to hunt this year for the first time. Today she got her first birds. Our puppy is six months old and provided her first genuine solid point yesterday. Today, my wife captured one of Willow's many solid...