Great post, beautiful dogs.

 

No such thing as too much posting about hunting.

 

Remy at 8 years old is in his prime and bounces off the walls as soon as I get my hunting coat out of the closet. We only hunted for a hour before it got just too hot to continue yesterday.

 

I’ve had a good year too thus far. Hope to continue our success into Novembe.

 

I've been out three times and shot my limit each time. First day I was done in 40min. My new guy, Enzo, who is 7 months, retrieved his first and flushed a bunch more:

 

I know I post on here a lot about time with dogs and pheasant hunting. Sometimes I try and curtail it, because I'm not a big talker or blabberer in person. In fact I'm a man of few words. But when it comes to hunting dogs, ducks, geese, grouse and pheasant, well, I think I could go all night.

Anyways, it's been a good season so far. Frustrating that it's been so warm and dry, but I don't let conditions stop me from hunting, although it may limit time spent afield, always at the consideration of my best hunting buddy, the dog. I live in MN so hunt there a lot, also Iowa, and I didn't make it to South Dakota last year but this year I've gotten there. MN opening day I hunted with buddies and we got two. I hunted solo on the second day and got my limit, which is two birds. The next weekend I hunted Saturday and was absolutely thrilled to get my two roosters, they were the only two I saw all day. The conditions for scenting and hunting have been tough, warm and dry, but the dogs still give it their best regardless.

I went to SD last week for a pheasant trip. Bird numbers were good, I got two the first day, 3 then next two days, and 1 on the final day, which we only hunted a little bit before heading home. Honestly it's just nice getting out in that pretty country. I'm looking forward to the rest of hunting season. I'm just a blue collar dude who tries to get out as much as possible. I'll probably get an Iowa license, it's only a few hours away. Hope to get back to the Dakota's too.

I may not have my priorities straight in life, but bird hunting is one thing I try not to slack on. I feel guilty if I don't get the dogs out in the field as much as I can. Roxy is just turning 3 and she has all the energy I can handle. Skye is a veteran nearing 9. She has all the know-how, but I try to manage her time afield. It's nice hunting with her, she's slown down a bit, but her nose and instincts are as sharp as ever. It makes for relaxing walks, that often lead to birds flushed and retrieved. I can't say enough to all the other hunters I've learned so much from. I wish you all happy and successful days afield this autumn and winter, along with your four-footed hunting buddies. View attachment 126333 View attachment 126334

Love those Red Dogs!

 

Agree! And a bad day afield beats a good day in the office hands down!

 

I know I post on here a lot about time with dogs and pheasant hunting. Sometimes I try and curtail it, because I'm not a big talker or blabberer in person. In fact I'm a man of few words. But when it comes to hunting dogs, ducks, geese, grouse and pheasant, well, I think I could go all night.

Anyways, it's been a good season so far. Frustrating that it's been so warm and dry, but I don't let conditions stop me from hunting, although it may limit time spent afield, always at the consideration of my best hunting buddy, the dog. I live in MN so hunt there a lot, also Iowa, and I didn't make it to South Dakota last year but this year I've gotten there. MN opening day I hunted with buddies and we got two. I hunted solo on the second day and got my limit, which is two birds. The next weekend I hunted Saturday and was absolutely thrilled to get my two roosters, they were the only two I saw all day. The conditions for scenting and hunting have been tough, warm and dry, but the dogs still give it their best regardless.

I went to SD last week for a pheasant trip. Bird numbers were good, I got two the first day, 3 then next two days, and 1 on the final day, which we only hunted a little bit before heading home. Honestly it's just nice getting out in that pretty country. I'm looking forward to the rest of hunting season. I'm just a blue collar dude who tries to get out as much as possible. I'll probably get an Iowa license, it's only a few hours away. Hope to get back to the Dakota's too.

I may not have my priorities straight in life, but bird hunting is one thing I try not to slack on. I feel guilty if I don't get the dogs out in the field as much as I can. Roxy is just turning 3 and she has all the energy I can handle. Skye is a veteran nearing 9. She has all the know-how, but I try to manage her time afield. It's nice hunting with her, she's slown down a bit, but her nose and instincts are as sharp as ever. It makes for relaxing walks, that often lead to birds flushed and retrieved. I can't say enough to all the other hunters I've learned so much from. I wish you all happy and successful days afield this autumn and winter, along with your four-footed hunting buddies. View attachment 126333 View attachment 126334

Great post! Those dogs on the bed look "dog tired".

 

Another good day today. Shot my limit in 45 min Flushed two roosters, two 16ga shots, two birds in the bag. Here's my 9 month old pup, Enzo. He retrieved both:

Way more driving than hunting, but hard to complain!

 

Had to dress light and keep the dog very close to avoid over-heating, but it's been a great, if warm, month.