Quail, Chukar, Hun Opener 10/3/2015

[canyonduck]

Well known spot number 1 had plenty of water but few birds.  Spot number 2 required hauling mucho water for the pups, but there were far more birds.

[merkelman]

Nice!  I have a few more to add...

[birddogdad]

Nice!  I have a few more to add...

looks like the dog is working out for you!!

[merkelman]

Actually he is not.  The young one is almost worthless.  He went to a local trainer that will remain unnamed for now. Luke will be reevaluated very soon and might end up being given away depending on the evaluation. He came from a very solid line, just goes to show us, lines don't always mean anything. Ace at 13 still rocks the mountains.

[coyote_out]

My opening day. No chukar :/

[wildweeds]

How old is the young dog and what line is he from. Some lines take longer to mature,they can take even longer to mature if there is heavy line breeding. Line breeding is a good thing but one thing that is often forgotten is linebreeding retards maturity rate. There are some setter lines where the dog acts like a complete ding a ling until they are 5. I prefer a quick maturing dog that acts 6 but is really only 2.

Actually he is not.  The young one is almost worthless.  He went to a local trainer that will remain unnamed for now. Luke will be reevaluated very soon and might end up being given away depending on the evaluation. He came from a very solid line, just goes to show us, lines don't always mean anything. Ace at 13 still rocks the mountains.

[ribka]

My experience too. I have had dogs take 3 to 5 years too get it. I lucked out with current dog as she is doing great. Lots of training but apparently clicked with her.

How old is the young dog and what line is he from. Some lines take longer to mature,they can take even longer to mature if there is heavy line breeding. Line breeding is a good thing but one thing that is often forgotten is linebreeding retards maturity rate. There are some setter lines where the dog acts like a complete ding a ling until they are 5. I prefer a quick maturing dog that acts 6 but is really only 2.

Actually he is not.  The young one is almost worthless.  He went to a local trainer that will remain unnamed for now. Luke will be reevaluated very soon and might end up being given away depending on the evaluation. He came from a very solid line, just goes to show us, lines don't always mean anything. Ace at 13 still rocks the mountains.

[wonder]

Nice work gents, we went out and did OK, had lots of opportunities but being new to the area we did more scouting than hunting during the first morning and finally connected on end of the day and following day.  Sure saw a lot of turkeys and dog found every bird.  My son killed his first Hun so I think he's hooked now!

[JJD]

Nice!  I have a few more to add...

Love the 2nd photo.
Hey buddy, wake up, he's takin our picture.

Or the HSUS version, see how the nice doggy is taking a nap with the little birdies.

Bet your pups had a ball, congrats.

[merkelman]

How old is the young dog and what line is he from. Some lines take longer to mature,they can take even longer to mature if there is heavy line breeding. Line breeding is a good thing but one thing that is often forgotten is linebreeding retards maturity rate. There are some setter lines where the dog acts like a complete ding a ling until they are 5. I prefer a quick maturing dog that acts 6 but is really only 2.

Actually he is not.  The young one is almost worthless.  He went to a local trainer that will remain unnamed for now. Luke will be reevaluated very soon and might end up being given away depending on the evaluation. He came from a very solid line, just goes to show us, lines don't always mean anything. Ace at 13 still rocks the mountains.

2.5 years old. Trainer did a poor job,  hoping the next one does a better job.

[merkelman]

Nice!  I have a few more to add...

Love the 2nd photo.
Hey buddy, wake up, he's takin our picture.

Or the HSUS version, see how the nice doggy is taking a nap with the little birdies.

Bet your pups had a ball, congrats.

That was after five hours in the hills. We had 3 more to go. The old man is 12 but still rocks it pretty good. He is semi worthless the next day, but that is expected. I will never be able to replace my first GSP ACE and all the great memories thus far!

[wildweeds]

The next trainer or the next dog? Still wondering about the "Line"  2.5 years is slower than what I've experianced as an average,I did however own one setter female that still didn't have it at 4,she went down the road,not feeding something that is a pain in the hindparts.

How old is the young dog and what line is he from. Some lines take longer to mature,they can take even longer to mature if there is heavy line breeding. Line breeding is a good thing but one thing that is often forgotten is linebreeding retards maturity rate. There are some setter lines where the dog acts like a complete ding a ling until they are 5. I prefer a quick maturing dog that acts 6 but is really only 2.

Actually he is not.  The young one is almost worthless.  He went to a local trainer that will remain unnamed for now. Luke will be reevaluated very soon and might end up being given away depending on the evaluation. He came from a very solid line, just goes to show us, lines don't always mean anything. Ace at 13 still rocks the mountains.

2.5 years old. Trainer did a poor job,  hoping the next one does a better job.

[addicted2hunting]

How are the snakes right now?

[270Shooter]

How are the snakes right now?

seen a few hanging out in the roads and on rocky areas trying to stay warm.

[addicted2hunting]

How are the snakes right now?

seen a few hanging out in the roads and on rocky areas trying to stay warm.

ok, so its still a time to keep an eye out then eh?