Joe T Posted November 11, 2023 Posted November 11, 2023 Enzo and I had our first real hunt together at Otis Pike! No bird contacts but I was happy how he did- stayed in range but not too close- we slowly zigzagged the fields and did some figure 8s through thick cover where his nose showed an interest along the trail- almost 5 miles!- he clung close in heavy cover- will need to work on that I felt better when I talk to some. Experienced hunters when we were checking out and they had no contacts either. They say it’s the luck of the draw with which parking spot/ hunting area you get… They got seven pheasants last week and none this week! Tomorrow I am calling in to try to get res for next Sunday! OldBrian, Otto, grampy and 16 others 19
Splitear Posted November 11, 2023 Posted November 11, 2023 (edited) Every dog hunts different as far as ranging, and it can change as they get more comfortable. I’d rather have a close hunter than a ranging dog. My only experience is with beagles though. I’d say he did a great job, and glad you guys were able to get out in the field together. Edited November 11, 2023 by Splitear Joe T 1
mowin Posted November 11, 2023 Posted November 11, 2023 Sounds like a successful hunt to me. Looking forward to next weekends chapter. Mattypotpie8s, DirtTime and Joe T 1 2
Bucksnbows Posted November 11, 2023 Posted November 11, 2023 Dog will likely stretch out some once he/she has more bird contact. Always easier to stretch them out than to reel them in! This from a guy lucky enough to own not one but two special Brittanies, both from the same bloodlines. My first was a big running dog that thought he was a Pointer. He I could pull in when in grouse and woodcock covers which was 90% of the time, but my handler had to work with me a bunch to show me how. My second Britt hunted closer naturally. Both phenomenal grouse and woodcock dogs, but they got worked 3-5 days a week in season in multiple states. If you put the time in, your dog(s) will respond. Best of everything with your hunting this season and beyond. Joe T 1 "A sinking fly is closer to Hell" - Anonymous https://www.troutscapes.com https://nativefishcoalition.org/national-board
blackbeltbill Posted November 12, 2023 Posted November 12, 2023 There we go!! Good Times! Joe T 1 Take The Multiple Use Area Challenge.
DirtTime Posted November 12, 2023 Posted November 12, 2023 Good stuff right there. Congrats on the first outing.
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