A Bird Hunter's Thoughts

Ready to go! Put me in, Coach!

The second of two shots administered today.  Only one dog reacts to it, Ace.  He has a reaction no matter what I do for him- a large bump co...

My friend, Glen, just got his new Garmin Astro with the DC-40 collars!  Just in time for me to "borrow" them for a field test next...

I guess that answers the age-old question!

Years ago, it may have been Delmar Smith, some guy wrote about this method of staking out dogs.  I'm using it now since I have more dog...

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Reader Poll Protecting your dogs from rattlesnake bites is a real concern among dog owners. Which of the following do you u...

I use this system.  With the extra long range antenna (just in case), it is perfect for us.  It does everything they say it does. Is it perf...

This may be just the thing for recording on the hunt- we'll see.  I've watched the videos on You Tube and they look pretty impressiv...

It's that time of year when it's time to start thinking about getting the dogs and my legs in shape for the hunting and trialing yea...

 Over the years I've noticed several things about the areas I hunt.  Mostly, they are in the Great Plains (with the exception of Wiscons...

It's getting closer to the season.  Orvis, Cabelas, Bass Pro are all going to start their sales on hunting clothing, etc.  What is your ...

It won't be long now and these bronze muscadines will be plump and ready to fill your hand! I have black ones intertwined with these in...

Trying to take a picture of a puppy is not easy.  These are two peas in a pod here- I hope Cap approaches Ace in drive, stamina and intensi...

As I voted today on local issues, I reflected on how voting affects my passion, bird hunting.  My dad always told me that voting earns you ...

She will be leaving for her new home tomorrow. What a sweetheart- and a nose!

New Mexico trip. Any Birds in there?

Flyboy Ace's Navy Blue  (Blue) Flyboy Ace's Delta Captain (Cap)

Working with the pups (Three of them!  What was I thinking?) always gets me in the daydream mode. First hunt this year will be for Sharpies ...