So killing time till the season.
Got my vacation days booked off for Oct/Nov.
2 weeks ago received my wing survey results.
This week got my release authorization papers.
Its only July and running out of distractions.
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So killing time till the season.
Got my vacation days booked off for Oct/Nov.
2 weeks ago received my wing survey results.
This week got my release authorization papers.
Its only July and running out of distractions.
September 1st can't come fast enough......
I hear ya. Though can pass the time with early goose and the 25th is a given . Heart starts beating a little faster come Oct 1Quote:
Originally Posted by huntervinni
The dogs start getting a little more restless as well when the temps start to cool down a little. God forbid you go on a dove hunt and leave them behind.....Quote:
Originally Posted by finsfurfeathers
Been getting my off-season fix with some short, daily backyard dog work, mainly retrieving and stop-to-flush. Also some NAVHDA training days, plus a bit of bird work in the long grass on those occasional cooler evenings. Going to start working on backing soon.
Backing? That pup of yours has no need to learning Backing. She shouldn't play second fiddle to no one. That being said sure like to see her run this fall with either of mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by ninepointer
Even a lady needs to be reminded of her etiquette [emoji6]
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I've been enjoying getting out working Indy with you and really appreciate the help. Hopefully once the season opens up I can get out quite a bit and have a good season of training with him.Quote:
Originally Posted by ninepointer
Sounds a bit selfish but getting out with a young dog as often as possible pays off in the long run. They don't have to be long sessions and with the new sunday opening you have lots of options within a 20 min drive for an hour run with the dog. Hope to see him out there this fall.Quote:
Originally Posted by anglodrkns
So got off early from work today so figured time to check on the permits. Yup outlets have 'em so picked mine up.
Question...when did it no longer be needed to sign your carry permit? For some reason was surprised when I couldn't find where to sign. Don't remember when it changed. I'm I having a senior moment?
Second was wondering if woodcock was ever a featured stamp. An answer would save me from breaking open the album and checking for my self, than again it'll give me something to do for another month.
Good time to re-read Burton Spiller and George Bird Evans, dreaming of the fall colors, cool crisp air, and the thunder of a grouse flushing from under your foot. I can't wait. The season opener is September 15 here--a Sunday!--I'll be attending Upland Church.
Depending on where you hunt, only 18 or 28 more days!!!
28 days for me, hate driving more than 2hrs at a stretch. Now if someone wants to drive I'm up for 18.Quote:
Originally Posted by ninepointer
I'm already booked off to hit the woods on the 17th, but my mind is already there. 20 more days
Ya opening day is opening day but the fun really doesn't start till the first taste of frost.Quote:
Originally Posted by anglodrkns
I am just excited to start actually getting Indy out on as many birds as I can and watching him progress. He has been getting better and better at finding the frozen ones, just need those live encounters to put it all togetherQuote:
Originally Posted by finsfurfeathers
You'll be doing more than watching. Every encounter will be an opportunity to reenforce what you want and discourage what you don't. Focus will be on working on the basics which means be prepared to do very little actual shooting. The effort put in this year will pay dividends in the years to comeQuote:
Originally Posted by anglodrkns
^^^What FFF said^^^Quote:
Originally Posted by finsfurfeathers
During the first season, a reasonable goal would be steady-to-flush: meaning that the dog is pointing birds and letting you get in front to flush them. At this point, don't worry about the dog breaking and chasing after you flush the bird. Try your best to have the willpower to not shoot birds that the dog bumps, self-flushes or that you bump. You don't want to reward/reinforce this kind of behavior. Like FFF said. it pays dividends down the road.
My dog & I are both old now, so we'll be going quite a bit slower this fall.
I won't take him on longer drives and he's happy to be OUT anyway, regardless of location.
Although we've never been that good at all in finding birds, we still like to at least TRY!!!
I'll be doing an archery moose hunt in early October, but before & after that, I will go out for birds.
Last year was simply awesome for me, but I was 700 KM from home and grouse were aplenty.
Gas prices are down, so I'm hoping to go play between Timmins & Chapleau again. :D
I will be a very happy man if i can simply get him to the point of finding and pointing. From what I see when out and about with him now is if he points and I whoa him he will hold to flush. Getting him to point before rushing in is another story, he still needs to work on that. Hopefully lots of birds this season will helpQuote:
Originally Posted by ninepointer
as with most pups catching the what ever is the most rewarding thing he can do. Here's where "training" comes in. If it were me I'd try and get to the point asap. Here is where a partner would help. Get the dog on a lead. reenforce the point however try and resist woaing him(easier said than done I'm very guilty of that). Have said partner flush the bird and if need be keep him in place with the lead as the bird flies away. Here is where you put on the praise and give him his favourite treat. Make him feel the best thing he can do for you is stand there and look at the bird until released.Quote:
Originally Posted by anglodrkns
Your Indy is making great progress. Next training season he will be doing this:
https://youtu.be/sXOEL2jLie0?si=iLwIfqud7t1YvDfP
Living the dream. doesn't get better than that.Quote:
Originally Posted by ninepointer
Ninepointer actually helped me out this weekend and by the 3rd bird he did go on point and held till flush