Posts from — April 2008

Tonight I want to share some Brittany fun.  I always write about serious matters but sometimes I like to share my fun with my Brittanys.  I suppose the most fun days are when family comes out to the farm with their own Brittanys and we enjoy Brittany antics together.  …   [Read more →]

One off season recommendation I can offer is that one should take their dog afield as if to hunt, away from your normal training grounds.  Staying within your states regulations is important so make sure that the time of year you go afield is allowable, especially with hunting dogs since some states have restrictions during nesting season.

One of the best ways to test and reinforce your dogs obedience is afield as if on a hunt.  If an experienced dog that is wise to hunting vs. training, take …  [Read more →]

We had a wonderful hunting season this year.  Good rain elevated quail populations from a previously terrible year, to acceptable levels.  We found big coveys though the total number of coveys encountered per day were average at best.  We were happy and proud of mother nature for bringing back the numbers from a terrible year.  Season ended with good numbers still being found. 

This season’s moisture is off to a good start so we have great promise for this next year.

Trial season has ended for me.  My son Brandon was trialing full time but with new responsibilities to his new bride and now a future daughter, he has pulled back the reins a bit to focus on his new family.  …  [Read more →]