Driving back to the farmhouse yesterday around noon, passing some CREP, I see a solo hunter loading a pointer in a crate…stop to chat…young guy from Wisconsin…after a few minutes, he confides “I’m getting my ass kicked!”…hunted for a few days, no birds…has an 18 month gsp he’s trying to get on birds. I gave him very specific tip on a WPA, and I checked on him a few hours later. No luck, contacted some hens. He’s camping in his pickup…sharp rig, sharp kid…”old soul”, 27 years old. Put him on private land yesterday and today, let him set up camp in our yard. Eating meals with us, offered to let him stay in the house, he graciously declined. Super kid, he’s shot 4-5 birds, and his dog has had contacts galore. Very conscientious young guy…really, really super guy. Best decision I’ve made in a while…