Want to start 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

 

[jmac]

David 1st welcome to the forum and uph. 2nd this forum doesnt get much traffic ( the va forum). you might want to post this in the introduction forum at the top of the home page. It will get more attention. :thumbsup:

 

[Clumberz]

Thanks. Will do.

 

[Kismet]

did a web search. Here's a link to the results:
https://www.bing.com/search?q=hunting+with+clumber+spaniel&pc=MOZI&form=MOZSBR

and this is the link to a much more specific description of the breed and hunting behaviors:
http://www.gundogmag.com/breeds/gundog_breeds_gd_clumber_0409/


Gonna be fun.

 

[Clumberz]

Thanks. Those are great articles. I am looking forward to getting her out in the field.

 

[bauerline]

A good number of VA hunters head to the gamelands in PA for some pheasant hunting.