I have a one year old lab, who has performed excellently on waterfowl in his first season. I plan on planting some pheasants for him to get used to upland game. I will take him pheasant and quail hunting this next season. Is there anything I need to do to prepare him to hunt upland? He does great with the ducks and geese, and has a good nose too. He can always find the cripples when he gets downwind. Just didn't know what else he needs for upland. I'm a long time waterfowl hunter from eastern Kansas, but with the rebound in quail around home and the success of pheasants in western Kansas, I'm going to hunt upland for the first time this year, so I'm just as green as my dog. I have had several duck dogs, but this will be my first waterfowl/upland dog. My pup has excelled on waterfowl this year, and absolutely loves birds! He's been getting lots retrieves this spring snow goose season. But he's never been exposed to pheasants or quail except for a pheasant wing I played with him as a pup. I've heard of training a dog to quarter, but I'm not sure if that's necessary. I know Moose will be a great upland dog once he whiffs one. I just need your tips on how to guide him to his maximum potential. Any tips are appreciated , as I'll be asking you all a lot more questions before the season starts!
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