New to the forum and Bird Hunting.

[Clumberz]

I have a Clumber Spaniel and want to start hunting with her. She is only 6 months old now. Both her parents are certified hunters and our breeder has agreed to pay for her training.

I have never hunted birds, I have deer hunted many years ago. I have done a bit of skeet shooting. I have both a 12GA (Browning A5) and a 20GA (Mossberg 500).

I live in Fredericksburg VA.

The questions I have are do I have to hunt on private reserves or can I hunt in one of the many Wildlife Management areas in the state?

I am really starting at ground zero. I am looking for something to do with my dog that is challenging and exciting for both of us.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

David

 

[goldenboy]

David, welcome. My suggestion is to start at a game farm or somewhere you can buy a bird or two. Have them clip the wings so the bird can't fly and give you dog some opportunities to get some scent into their nose and learn what birds are all about. If you can put the clipped wing bird into an enclosure, all the better because then you can control the situation and help the dog succeed. That is where I would start.

 

[Kismet]

Welcome and best wishes !!!

and I want pictures, lots of pictures!


Seems like all my life I've read about the "Gentlemen's Hunting Spaniel," the Clumber, but never ever seen extensive details or pictures of one. I've always thought they were nice looking dogs, congenial and well-mannered. I'd love to see yours as it develops with you.

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