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MY GPS had beeped to indicate Jones was stopped, and I was moving as fast as my legs could handle on the steep, uneven terrain. I had been hunting chukar the past couple of hours with my seasoned setter and my up-and-comer, Trek. My hope was to get the young gun a couple of wild coveys in his face, and this was my chance. My heart raced as I tried to reach Jones to see how the pup would react. As I crested the rise, Jones’ white flag came into view. He stood tall, framed beautifully against a blue-sky backdrop. My eyes scanned the terrain, but Trek was nowhere to be seen. As I approached, a lone chukar busted from the cheatgrass. Strange…where was the rest of the covey? I…
Kali, I enjoy your show. A friend of mine, Phil Bourjaily, recommended it. I grew up hunting upland game in Michigan. Since then, I’ve lived and hunted in Nebraska and Iowa, where I met Phil. Not to bore you, but I’m back in Michigan. My youngest owns 80 acres in Maine. I too hunt with a 20-ga and have looked at the upland products on the APEX website. Can I ask which of their loads you use, please? While not required by law, my son, son-in-law, and grandkids are trying to be good stewards of the land, especially our own, and use non-lead ammunition. Mostly we hunt woodcock, ruffed grouse, and pheasant, with an occasional bobwhite or dove when we travel to San Antonio, Eastern Iowa, or the Space Coast…
BOND is a 3-year-old Brittany that has the genes to be a show dog, but instead, he’s a gun dog! Kathleen Charapata Denver, CO HELIX is a 1-year-old golden retriever who is a hard-working hunting dog! Dalton Leach Unionville, MO BUCK and BO are brothers from the same sire and dam only a year apart. Both are great hunters and love to flush out pheasants. Branton Bauman Syracuse, UT PHOTO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES – Please make sure your phone or camera is set on the highest quality jpeg available. – Submit no more than two photos and include your dog’s name, age, breed, and any additional interesting details, plus the town and state in which you live. – Submission does not guarantee publication. We reserve the right to reject images that…
Hoping to find more birds this year for your gun dog, as well as your freezer? E-scouting is a tactic that you should consider before hitting the field. It will have your boots (and paws) tromping through the uplands in search of the next flush rather than sitting behind the cab of your truck, wasting precious time and gas. E-scouting from your computer, tablet, or phone helps aid a successful day afield and gets precious bird contacts under the nose of your bird dog. Utilize these tips and tools before heading to the uplands this fall. UTILIZE ACCESS LAYERS By toggling on layers such as Walk-In and Possible Access layers, you’ve just opened up thousands of acres of land to hunt. Many states offer walk-in programs—private land opened to the…
GUN DOG SUPPLY ORIGINAL TIP-UP BIRD RELEASER A mechanical launcher can frighten young pups during early training. Instead, the Tip-Up Bird Releaser has been a favorite training tool for many years. The Tip-Up is constructed of wire on a steel frame that securely keeps a bird hidden in the grass while allowing scent to travel well. When you are ready to flush the bird, simply step on the raised handle at the back of the Tip-Up for a natural flush. $40; gundogsupply.com STANDING STONE TRAINING CLICKER Clicker training is becoming more and more popular in the gun dog community, especially in teaching basic commands and obedience in the home. Clicker training is simple; it allows you to mark precisely when your puppy does a correct action. This helps you be…
IN THE LAST decade, place boards have grown in popularity among gun dog trainers. Traditionally used for duck dog training for steadiness and more, place boards are now being utilized in the pointing dog world as well. This is for good reason; a place board helps signal to the puppy that it is training time and keeps their attention focused. Place boards are great for teaching “place,” but they can also be used when teaching other skills such as sit, lay down, stay, etc. Overall, “place” helps to shape a calm and relaxed gun dog, making them better dogs in both the field and the house. Here are a few place board options and alternatives that I love when training puppies. CATO OUTDOORS CATO BOARD Cato boards are designed specifically for…
