Quick hunt

moose2 · Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:38 pm Post subject: Quick hunt

Had a little free time this late afternoon before dark. Was able to get in a short hunt. Now into longjohn weather here. Pup was able to find me a few quick birds. I must admit that my aim was just pathetic on both these birds. They both flew off quite some distance across a creek into heavy cover. I wouldn't have bet a plug nickel that they would be retrieved. She found both of them in no time at all. Both were still very live birds at the time of retrieval. I don't know how one can hunt these birds without a most excellent dog. I feel blessed to have her at my side. Smile

inthedark · Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:50 pm Post subject: Re: Quick hunt

Show off! lol

Bushmaster · Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:30 am Post subject: Re: Quick hunt

Man that's flat country up there.

Nice job, by the way...The Dog. Not you....

slimjim · Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 6:01 pm Post subject: Re: Quick hunt

moose1 you have earned my envy! Glad you had a good day.

stovepipe · Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:46 pm Post subject: Re: Quick hunt

Simply stellar.

Again.

What's that girl's name? Xtra ear skritches and nibbles for that lass tonight.

inthedark · Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 1:21 am Post subject: Re: Quick hunt

Hey Moose it looks like your girl has a major owie on her chest. Is she one of those dogs that has only two speeds stop and go fast?

Vince · Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 3:59 am Post subject: Re: Quick hunt

She did well Moose...she is a good girl.

I noticed the wet patch on her chest as well...thought maybe it was from the creek...but it does seem to have a red tinge to it mate...is she alright?

Oh...you did well too mate bagging those birds. Very Happy

Cheers, Vince

moose2 · Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 12:23 pm Post subject: Re: Quick hunt

Well, bird season is over now for me an the pup, as we will be leaving for Montana for Christmas. Season still goes on, but we won't be here for the ending. It has been a pretty good year for birds. Hope I didn't bore you all with the pics and such. And thanks for your nice comments. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas with family and friends. Here are a few answers to a couple questions that were asked.

Bushy--Yes, the country appears pretty flat, because.... it is pretty flat.

Vince--The pup is just fine. The red you saw on her belly is from red scoria dust that had setteled on top of the snow. She picked it up from laying on the snow to cool off.

Stovey--My pups name is Dakota. She is now four years old, and this was her fifth season hunting upland birds. She's way better at it than I am. Very Happy

One last pic of Dakota taking it easy after the hunt. And remember, Never, Ever, Spoil your bird dog. Have a good one everybody.
Very Happy

Ominivision1 · Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 12:58 pm Post subject: Re: Quick hunt

Great pics Moose, and awesome dog.

stovepipe · Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 1:01 pm Post subject: Re: Quick hunt

Bore us with the....what? Stop it and post more, that's an order!

See ya in Montanny man, I'm up in Kalispell from the 22nd to the 25th.

moose2 · Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 4:29 pm Post subject: Re: Quick hunt

stovepipe wrote:

Bore us with the....what? Stop it and post more, that's an order!

See ya in Montanny man, I'm up in Kalispell from the 22nd to the 25th.

Stovey, you kiddin me. You really going to Kalispell? I'm hopin to get there Monday night the 19th. We will be there till we decide to leave. Hey man, shoot me a phone number. Might be fun to have a meet up.--terry

Bushmaster · Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 4:34 pm Post subject: Re: Quick hunt

Aah...Photos of you two and Montanny would be nice....

Vince · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 5:12 am Post subject: Re: Quick hunt

What Stovey said Mooseman...no boredom here mate...great pics, great hunting, great mutleys and great peoples...what more could a man ask fer mate?

I'm with Bushy...be great to see some pics of the Mooseman and Stovey creepin' through the long grass, lookin' for quail...with Dakota wanderin' behind shakin' her head in amusement. Very Happy

Cheers, Vince

stovepipe · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 8:23 am Post subject: Re: Quick hunt

Gonna be a lil nippy!

Moose-man's pics typify American Upland Hunting. Perky pup, break-action, couple of cocks on the line in some fading orange light with a blanket of snow on the ground.

Damn good stuff.

PM sent sir. Beer's on me! (this place is nuts...old logger sallon. super tall sink so well, ya know...)

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