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My 11 year old didn't hunt as much as the younger too, like you used her in ditches and our best spots. Her hearing is nearly gone, she can hear the tone of the gps collar and that is how I communicate with her if she is ranging to far out, she will stop and look to see where i'm at, then I...

Skeet and trap are way easier then wild birds, gun is mounted and you know where they are coming from and going. Sporting Clays on a new course would be more difficult unless you ask to see a bird at every station, on SC course I start with a low gun which adds to the challenge. Roosters over...

Yes best part of hunting late season is you can get a 2 for 1 deal with 5 day hunt in 2025 and other 5 in 2026. Have done that often with my son and his buddy when we sent out during their semester break.

You are correct Nick, all about the dog(s) and the passing of the torch to the younger dog(s).

I appreciate that Matt D! We did have a great trip a product of mentoring up and coming hunters and seeing my young dogs put it all together. Especially my sons 4.5 month old setter. Keep posting your reports!

Great report Matt D!

Made my annual trek to SD with my son and his buddy and we had a great time. Had our stable of 4 dogs, Bella 11 year old Brit, River 9 year old Setter, Remi 3 year old Britt and Vera 15 month French Brit. Also tagging along was my son's 4.5 month old setter Frankie. Both setters are out of...

I have occasionally doubled up on waterfowling and pheasant hunting in SD when I'm drawn for a non res waterfowl license. It is taxing on the body to do both and makes for long days but you can get into alot of birds when conditions are right. The owner of the house I stay at goes to ND to...

My son got the PYKE wingmen ultralight and really likes it, ample storage and can carry alot of water and has the ability to add more components if you want. Not sure of the difference between the pro and ultralight, both seem very nice. If you had success with Orvis why not go with their pro...

Mstand, i would interested in seeing the footage of the Osmo. I'm still using a gopro 4 so anything will be a vast improvement.

Dude yeah I have a channel http://www.youtube.com/@Riverdoodle_Adventures

Yep we saw them heading to Mellette for dinner the other night, really cool!

In SD now having a great time, more young roosters harvested in one day then my past 15 years coming out here. Most of either been late hatches or second hatches. I've shot ruffed grouse bigger than some of these roosters. No bad karma yet, probably just jinxed our hunt. Making the shots...

Goose what is your definition of full grown, and how can you tell that on the wing? Tail length or spur lenght, I call Bravo Sierra! :unsure:

It has been an honor to share the pheasant fields with you and Bree over the past several year. I always looked forward to our time in the field and just catching up. You have been a great ambassador of the passion we all share and I wish you and Bree well in your retirement. I will always...

I know the stud of her last litter very nice dog and stylish. Met Lynn tonight at a function in Michigan and was very impressed with her. I don't think you can go wrong with one of her pups. She a grouse/woodcock/upland hunter herself and is breeding dogs for the field. If interested in her...

Met Lynn tonight and she gave a brief presentation on her career of breeding. Also know the stud to her last breeding. Best thing I can recommend is to call her and talk about her dogs and what you are looking for in a setter. I will say you cant go wrong with one of her dogs if you are...

Sounds like a great hunt glad you guys are organizing this hunt. Dude is a good guy but lousy shot! :eek:

Thanks for all of you who replied, glad to say my buddy was able to acquire a new Springer.

Glad to report my buddy has a new Springer.