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DOGS -- So - things are a little slow on the farm with all the rain and I spent some time looking at old SD hunting pictures. These pictures are just peaceful and reflect the emotions that require that I go back multiple times a year for something that I cannot fully explain to someone who...

I read it, sent a comment. My only suggestion would be to have an annual NR license option for those over 65 years of age that hunt multiple weeks, maybe 1.5 times a 5-day license cost. Not very likely to be implemented. The rest of the report was way above my pay grade.

My first shotgun that was truly mine was a bolt action Mossberg 12 ga with an adjustable choke. It worked. This would have been in the mid 60s. I primarily was hunting squirrels. I don't remember actually changing the choke setting much. I think it was called a poly-choke or select-a-choke and...

Just to be clear, my set up is not dangling or bouncing. Its zip tied to the truck bed and I do not believe there is any significant difference between the temperature in the dog box and the truck bed. The Govee also sends notification to my phone if the temps vary from the range set.

Not sure about max range. My dogs stay in my truck bed with a topper when in SD. I hang the govee in my truck bed so I can monitor the temp when traveling or I'm in the motel, so from parking lot close to the room to my cell phone in the room, at least 30 feet. It also works when I'm on the...

https://us.govee.com/products/goveelife-bluetooth-hygrometer-thermometer-h5104-white Had this one for 4 years. Works great with my phone.

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Thanks.... I'll write that down as I might not remember. (If only I can find where I wrote it down). Neither of those 2 reasons have yet occurred. Hope to make it a couple times next year. Happy New Year to all the UPH members and guests!!

Couldn't find PS in TN. I stopped at the first Walmart in SD in November to get my license and found PS at $22 a box. Round numbers with tax that is one dollar per shell. Compared to everything else I spend to hunt pheasants cost of shells is not in my decision tree to decide if I go. I've...

Training bird dogs is a lot like raising a child. Each one is different. The light doesn't always come on at a particular age or experience. Some kids are mature at 10, some at 40(maybe). Sometimes the light just comes on later for some.

Just got back from a hunt in SD, hunted 4 straight days, 6 to 7 hours a day. 3 Brits, 2 ten-year-olds - one M, one F, 1 six-year-old M. I did usually have only 2 on the ground at the same time. Geriatric - no. They were tired at the end of the day as I was yes. But ready to go the next morning...

Thanks! We did. Dogs are healing up and looking forward to another trip soon.

At only 74, I'm very impressed and can only pray I can still go at 77. Obviously, a gorgeous Brittany!!

Last week SD. Only 3-man limit in the 4 days we hunted - some bad shooting, 29 total. Our average age was 70. Did not see as many birds as I expected/ hoped to see. Weather was on the warm side. Brits, Kate, Rocky, Snowy and Reece, (2 are 10 years old) did awesome early but had 2 on IR the...

OK my 2 cents.... Been going to Huron for 28 years, at least once a year, if I'm lucky 3-4 times per year. My best advise -- 1. Do not go opening week, unless you like crowds, maybe 90-degree heat, long lines at restaurants, getting beat to public areas before shooting hours, rude other...

I can only hope!

Your thread got me to thinking (too much time on my hands). When do I retire from chasing bird dogs and pheasants? Couple of my thoughts/ points -- 1. Don't mind hunting with a couple of other friends, the comradery is enjoyable, but I truly love hunting alone with just one of my dogs - just...

I wish I could give you the right answer. Twice I've carried dogs out of the field, exhausted, that I had raised from birth, because I thought they could still hunt in the terrain and conditions I put them. I was wrong and I think it was cruel. They deserved better respect. For me, I hope the...

Birdman2 said --- All Brits. Starting out 45 years ago I had no experience training bird dogs. Deer hunting buddies did, and I got the disease. My dogs - 1. Duchess 1978 - Only hunted ruff grouse in mountains of East TN. Late 70s. She attacked a skunk one time. Not a pleasant drive back home in...

I agree with Zeb. Genetics plays a role for sure. Some dogs, including Brits, are just naturally faster, bolder and have more energy. I've had some dogs that will check to see where I am more often than others - it was just in their DNA. Training and experience are a big part of how a bird dog...