Gun Dog Forum

Hi all. Planning a diy trip to the Pittsburg area this fall for the first time. Looking for any input on the grouse situation. Easy to find hunting access? Are the roads on the map traversible? I spoke to a friendly gentlemen from one of the lodges in the area who informed me that anyone can hunt un...

Featherfinder
"Svelte" is one of my favorite words!

Great question. I will say that I'm blessed to have many options and have been duck or pheasnt hunting lately. I'll get at it soon. Nice brittany pic. I have one as well

Brand new. They had 3 on the shelf. Haven't shot it yet but have been comparing it to my ruger red label and skb 500. The wood to metal finish is better on 686, but not by a lot. The bluing and polishing is much better but skb used different methods. I could do w/o the engraving on 686 and much pref...

Well after a few coturnix quail encounters, he's really coming along with bird drive. He's no longer timid of the birds. I have come to really appreciate patience and have enjoyed watching him unravel the scent and situation. I appreciate everyones input, especially Featherfinder with the quail tip.

Gander outdoors had a deal I couldn't refuse. Beretta 686 silver pigeon 1 20 gauge for 1215.00!!!! This is my first Beretta o/u. Been a ruger and skb guy. Super excited, had to share.

Thanks for the replies

Ok. So I placed a small coturnix quail for the pup last night. I let him ramble around the field until he found it on his own. He immediately snapped into point on scent. He held still until the quail flushed straight up. You were right, they are not good fliers. This spooked the dog for a second bu...

Thanks Featherfinder. I will be getting some quail later today.
Much appreciated

Bonasa Thanks for the slap on the wrist. I needed that! I have thick skin, and head apparently, and appreciate the honesty. I've seen in videos what the first bird meet was done in a cage. It seemed to be a good idea. But I totally see what your saying about the visual and standing ground. I got anx...

Hi all So my brittany is 5 months now and we have enjoyed many walks through our backfield. He has energy and works in front of me pretty close. I'm expecting that he'll range farther as he progresses. He doesnt seem to have much prey drive yet. He doesnt chase the field sparrows, etc. He does flash...

Thank you all for the great info
Feedjake

Shags, birddogger 2, and Sharon Thanks for the input. I feel that my paralysis by analysis has actually been indirect patience and probably the best. I'm definitely continuing with obedience and really appreciate the advice of having a plan prior to leaving the house. I'm fortunate that I live in th...

Sharon
Thank you for your response. The dvd set may be just the ticket. I would also appreciate any input. Thanks

Hi folks! As indicated by my "pup" status, I am just that to the gundog owner, trainer world. I have a 4 month old brittany male. I've been reading and watching training do's and don'ts ad nauseam for the last several weeks. We've been working on obedience and he's coming along fine. I seem to be pa...

Tell us a little about you so we can get a perspective on who we are talking to. How old are you?? Male or Female?? What do you do for a living?? How long you been hunting/shooting?? What kind of hunting do you do?? What kind of dog(s) do you have?? How long have you had dogs?? You into any field t...