Only a couple days to bird hunt prior to turning the woods over to the firearm deer season. I had run into a good friend who asked multiple times if I would take him bird hunting. Those of you that know me, know I hunt alone for the most part, its my time, its my dogs time. I feel when I introduce another human to the equation, pride enters the picture, my thoughts change from reading my dogs and the cover I am hunting, to trying to impress. It never fails, I don't like to admit it. Suddenly Its about the presentation,… Read More
I love traveling with dogs, I suppose it represents time off, vacation, more importantly its special time bonding with the particular dogs that have joined in whatever endeavor I am on at the time. We always come home closer with a deeper friendship. I have anxiety in the absence of dogs. Growing up, my father was extremely violent when intoxicated. Back then you just pretended it never happened. I found safety from his rampage with dogs, in a world that never made sense to me , horses and dogs always accepted me, they… Read More
That moment when on your way to train bird dogs...40 mph down your country road, beautiful day, window down, can smell the fresh cut hay as you pass the neighbors fields, mentally going through the check list. Do I have everything I need, ie check cords, starter pistol, shotgun, shotgun shells, e collars, launcher.. and BAM, a duck flies through my open window! I kid you not!! Rang my bell but good, 3 bird dogs in the truck loose , and yes I know they should be crated, or secured for safety, I just like interacting with them as much as… Read More