Staff Writter and Pro Breeder Kelly Olson discusses the differences between Labs and German Shorthaired pointers and trys to answer the question- "Which is better for upland hunting". Take a poll and leave your comments on the subject!
Introducing Tank the yellow lab puppy to his first goose hunt. Kelly Olson Recounts the experience. "I have no doubt as we continue his training and exposure to all hunting situations he will continue to excell. This was a day that we will remember forever and hopefully be blessed with many more to follow as Tank grows and learns."
Over the past few years, I have trained a pile of dogs and I’ve bought a lot of training devices, too. The truth is, the average guy just wants a nice dog that he can hunt over and it shouldn’t cost a lot of money to get that dog or pup going.
Crate training a new puppy can be a challenging and stressful time. I would like to share some tips on potty training/crate training
Tactics and tips for getting your dog ready for upland hunting season. Professional dog trainer Ed Hall shares some of the tactics he uses in late summer to get his dogs ready for the upcoming season.
Choosing A Puppy From A Litter Can Be HardPicking a puppy can be a scary ordeal. First and foremost, make sure you have a chance of getting a good one. Choose a breeder that has had more than one litter and knows his dogs and how the pups will turn out.
Setting Ground Rules For Your Childern When Playing With The Dog Can Make The Training Process Easier Down The Road Before you bring that new hunting pup home, there are a few things to go over with the wife and kids. This also includes the kids’ friends or any one who will be in contact with the puppy.
Professional dog breeder and dog trainer Ed Hall discusses different methods to train a dog or puppy to quit barking
Hot Weather Pheasant Hunting For Your And Your DogHunting in hot weather can be hard on you, but it’s harder on your dog or dogs. I’ll cover you, first, because you are easier than your hunting dog that covers up to five times as much ground.
The bird came running back through the alfalfa; he was heading for the safety of the tall weeds in the CRP. It was the last day of the 2000 season; Tony was completing his first full season as my Bird Dog. He was a year old on September one, so he was old enough to learn the upland bird game.
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The question I get the most from people who want to hunt grouse is, “What kind of dog do I use?” Most people hunt Ruffed Grouse with what they have. I don’t have a breed preference, more of a dog preference. Just because a dog is good on quail doesn’t mean it will be good on grouse.
Pheasant hunting is right around the corner. Pheasants Forever (PF) reminds all pheasant hunters to be safe, courteous, and ethical hunters. PF also reminds hunters to ask permission before going onto private land, to review their state's hunting regulations prior to taking to the fields, and to introduce a youngster to the excitement of pheasant hunting.
So you have decided to take the plunge and buy a new shotgun. Before going to the gun store, there are many factors to be considered. Style is the first to be considered. There are four basic styles the Pump, Semi-Automatic. Over and Under and the Side by Side.
Tony, my Brittany had just finished his 4th season and it was one of the best pheasant seasons. My two sons’ and I have had in many a moon. We got about 40 Pheasants of the 45-season limit for the three of us. The thing I am most proud if is, Tony did not lose one bird. He had just one close encounter.
Sean showed up late as usual, but he had to drive seven hours to get to my place. So we got a later start. We drove to a mountain 35 miles away to hunt Blue Grouse. Our party consisted of Sean, my oldest son, David, myself, and three German Shorthairs.
The Pheasant flew from under the bush and out over the creek. I swung BANG, SPLASH, in the middle of the creek. I then saw it swimming for the far bank.
Tony, my Brittany was a year old on September 1, 2000; this was the middle of October his first season. He and I were traveling down the highway and I seen a Farmer/Rancher friend of mine. He lets me hunt his land, had a bull out of it’s’ pasture. He was trying to get it back into the pasture. I stopped to give him a helping hand. After we got the bull put away and the fence fixed. We were standing by my SUV drinking coffee from my thermos.
We went over the first hill and down into a small valley between the two hills. Tony is off to my right working hard in the valley. He is acting like there is a bird close by. I kept walking and intently watching Tony. Then it happened!!! How I ruined my 2005 pheasant hunting season
You wake up refreshed, yesterday was the opening day of hunting season. Then you move to get out bed, the leg pain really has you awake now. You say to your self; “What in heavens name caused this!!” There are several factors that cause this discomfort. The main one is lack of Conditioning.
Nothing is better than passing on a true tradition and hunting has been a tradition for many friends and families for hundreds of years.
A dog can develop health issues so quickly that sometimes you might not notice it until it's to late. We have a female Lab that is prone to Uterine Infections, which is highly uncommon at her age, but it's happening. I hope that by reading this article you will understand the importance of keeping a close eye on the physical health of your pet. Even the smallest changes may be linked to a serious health concern.
Staff Writter and Pro Breeder Kelly Olson discusses the differences between Labs and German Shorthaired pointers and trys to answer the question- "Which is better for upland hunting". Take a poll and leave your comments on the subject!
Introducing Tank the yellow lab puppy to his first goose hunt. Kelly Olson Recounts the experience. "I have no doubt as we continue his training and exposure to all hunting situations he will continue to excell. This was a day that we will remember forever and hopefully be blessed with many more to follow as Tank grows and learns."
Over the past few years, I have trained a pile of dogs and I’ve bought a lot of training devices, too. The truth is, the average guy just wants a nice dog that he can hunt over and it shouldn’t cost a lot of money to get that dog or pup going.
Crate training a new puppy can be a challenging and stressful time. I would like to share some tips on potty training/crate training
Tactics and tips for getting your dog ready for upland hunting season. Professional dog trainer Ed Hall shares some of the tactics he uses in late summer to get his dogs ready for the upcoming season.
Choosing A Puppy From A Litter Can Be HardPicking a puppy can be a scary ordeal. First and foremost, make sure you have a chance of getting a good one. Choose a breeder that has had more than one litter and knows his dogs and how the pups will turn out.
Setting Ground Rules For Your Childern When Playing With The Dog Can Make The Training Process Easier Down The Road Before you bring that new hunting pup home, there are a few things to go over with the wife and kids. This also includes the kids’ friends or any one who will be in contact with the puppy.
Professional dog breeder and dog trainer Ed Hall discusses different methods to train a dog or puppy to quit barking
Hot Weather Pheasant Hunting For Your And Your DogHunting in hot weather can be hard on you, but it’s harder on your dog or dogs. I’ll cover you, first, because you are easier than your hunting dog that covers up to five times as much ground.
The bird came running back through the alfalfa; he was heading for the safety of the tall weeds in the CRP. It was the last day of the 2000 season; Tony was completing his first full season as my Bird Dog. He was a year old on September one, so he was old enough to learn the upland bird game.
Upland Hunting Featured Articles
The question I get the most from people who want to hunt grouse is, “What kind of dog do I use?” Most people hunt Ruffed Grouse with what they have. I don’t have a breed preference, more of a dog preference. Just because a dog is good on quail doesn’t mean it will be good on grouse.
Pheasant hunting is right around the corner. Pheasants Forever (PF) reminds all pheasant hunters to be safe, courteous, and ethical hunters. PF also reminds hunters to ask permission before going onto private land, to review their state's hunting regulations prior to taking to the fields, and to introduce a youngster to the excitement of pheasant hunting.
So you have decided to take the plunge and buy a new shotgun. Before going to the gun store, there are many factors to be considered. Style is the first to be considered. There are four basic styles the Pump, Semi-Automatic. Over and Under and the Side by Side.
Tony, my Brittany had just finished his 4th season and it was one of the best pheasant seasons. My two sons’ and I have had in many a moon. We got about 40 Pheasants of the 45-season limit for the three of us. The thing I am most proud if is, Tony did not lose one bird. He had just one close encounter.
Sean showed up late as usual, but he had to drive seven hours to get to my place. So we got a later start. We drove to a mountain 35 miles away to hunt Blue Grouse. Our party consisted of Sean, my oldest son, David, myself, and three German Shorthairs.
The Pheasant flew from under the bush and out over the creek. I swung BANG, SPLASH, in the middle of the creek. I then saw it swimming for the far bank.
Tony, my Brittany was a year old on September 1, 2000; this was the middle of October his first season. He and I were traveling down the highway and I seen a Farmer/Rancher friend of mine. He lets me hunt his land, had a bull out of it’s’ pasture. He was trying to get it back into the pasture. I stopped to give him a helping hand. After we got the bull put away and the fence fixed. We were standing by my SUV drinking coffee from my thermos.
We went over the first hill and down into a small valley between the two hills. Tony is off to my right working hard in the valley. He is acting like there is a bird close by. I kept walking and intently watching Tony. Then it happened!!! How I ruined my 2005 pheasant hunting season
You wake up refreshed, yesterday was the opening day of hunting season. Then you move to get out bed, the leg pain really has you awake now. You say to your self; “What in heavens name caused this!!” There are several factors that cause this discomfort. The main one is lack of Conditioning.
Nothing is better than passing on a true tradition and hunting has been a tradition for many friends and families for hundreds of years.
A dog can develop health issues so quickly that sometimes you might not notice it until it's to late. We have a female Lab that is prone to Uterine Infections, which is highly uncommon at her age, but it's happening. I hope that by reading this article you will understand the importance of keeping a close eye on the physical health of your pet. Even the smallest changes may be linked to a serious health concern.