This is my first gun dog. So the test results blew my expectations out of the water. I have done all the training myself with the help of some great friends that know way more than myself. These dogs are one of a kind the drive to please their owner is amazing and the desire to be right by your...
The last 2 seasons have been pretty limited on hunting. I have tried to focus hard on the training and trying to limit bad habits. But I have had him out for waterfowl a few times last year and this year. He is a water loving freak! He has also been tracking deer for me since he was about 9...
Well made a quick day trip up to south central Iowa today. Found a few birds but didn't end up shooting any. It was my dogs first time on wild birds and it humbled him. We could have shot some quail but he didn't wanna hold his point for me to come up and flush and I didn't wanna reward his...
I am headed north to Iowa this week. I am finally going to get out to chase some pheasant and maybe stumble upon some quail or maybe it will be the other way around. This is my first time chasing any upland birds. I am finally getting my Draht out for his first upland trip. He is a few months...
I appreciate the input. The best news is that I will still have my hunting spots 20 min away instead of 10 min. The worst will be not having the room to walk outside and train the dog. But it will be a short ride to get a training session in.
So I just signed a contract on my first house. My wife and I are both very excited about it. We live in a small town but for the past 8 years have lived out in the sticks. Our closest neighbor has been about a quarter mile away. The plan was to buy the house we have been renting with 40 acres...
It's been 2 years since I have killed any deer. I usually am good for atleast a buck and doe every year. This year I have been able to change the tide. A couple weeks ago I was able to shoot 2 doe about 30 minutes apart. This was the first time I have ever shot 2 deer in the same day. I was...
That's the kinda info I am looking for. I was concerned maybe the pedal drive would be a little over kill. Plus I do tend to like the price more on the paddle yaks.